Nick Callos Archives

Nick Callos has always had a passion for reading, writing, and discovering the new and unknown. Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Nick holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English from Boston College. He currently splits his time between his hometown, Chengdu, China, and the open road. A full-time travel writer, Nick hopes his work can inspire others to explore the world more deeply and enjoy the digital nomad lifestyle.

Need a Break? Take a Mini-Vacation! Here Are 5 Benefits of a Short Trip

A mini-vacation, or a microvacation, is a 3- to 5-day trip, like an extended weekend getaway—one where you can truly unplug and refresh your body and mind.

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:47:37-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Travel Tips|

5 Best Ways to Travel the World for Cheap: It’s Easier Than You Think!

Are you in the 52% of people who say they can't travel more because costs are too high? Let this guide help you find ways to travel the world for cheap!

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:47:44-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Digital Nomad & Long-Term Travel, Retire Early & Semi-Retire, Travel Tips|

Best Geoarbitrage Cities in Asia: Save More Money as a Remote Worker

If you’re saying yes to geoarbitrage, you may be wondering where to go. Well..how about Asia? Let's compare some of the top geographic arbitrage cities in Asia!

Sarah Stone2025-02-09T19:47:54-05:00Categories: Asia, Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Digital Nomad & Long-Term Travel, Living Abroad|Tags: Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam|

What Travel Teaches You: 10 Skills You Can Learn During Travel

Travel is so important for learning hard and soft skills: it broadens your perspective, challenges you to adapt, and expands your horizons!

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:48:03-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Travel Tips|

The Ultimate Guide to LLCs for Freelancers, Digital Nomads, Overemployed & Remote Workers

Creating an LLC is a smart move for freelancers and other self-employed individuals—this guide will tell you why, plus we'll walk you through opening one.

Frayed Passport2025-02-10T17:03:35-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Jobs & Careers|

10 Tips to Be Successfully Overemployed: How to Avoid Potential Issues During Overemployment

If you want to enjoy the benefits of overemployment without burning out, getting caught, or making financial mistakes, you must formulate a strategy—here's how to get started.

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:49:22-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Jobs & Careers, Retire Early & Semi-Retire|

8 Investments for Semi-Retirement: Index Funds, Real Estate

If you're ready to ditch the 9-to-5 and semi-retire, make your money work for you! Here are four common investments for semi-retirement.

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:49:50-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Retire Early & Semi-Retire|

5 Benefits of Semi-Retirement

Semi-retirement is a wonderful way to bridge the gap between full-time employment and outright retirement. And it has a lot of upsides—learn about them here!

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:49:58-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Jobs & Careers, Retire Early & Semi-Retire|

How Much Can Geoarbitrage Help Your Finances? Read These 6 Powerful Examples

Use geoarbitrage to move to a place with a lower cost of living, all the while maintaining or increasing your income—read examples here of how to do it worldwide!

Frayed Passport2025-02-10T17:03:56-05:00Categories: Africa, Asia, Australia and the Pacific, Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Digital Nomad & Long-Term Travel, Europe, Jobs & Careers, Living Abroad, North America, Retire Early & Semi-Retire, South America|Tags: Croatia, Fiji, Kenya, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, United States|

Best Semi-Retirement Jobs for Creatives

For creatives, semi-retirement jobs abound—from graphic design to fashion and beyond. Let's look at what these creative jobs pay and how to find them!

Frayed Passport2025-02-09T19:50:16-05:00Categories: Blog Posts, Budget & Personal Finance, Jobs & Careers, Retire Early & Semi-Retire|