I never set out to become a digital nomad.
It wasn’t some big goal or long-term plan.
It happened through years of experimenting, pivoting, and refining how I wanted to live and work.
When I moved to Trinidad, I wasn’t where I wanted to be in life.
So I made a decision to try something different.
From Gadget Geeks to Shisha House to launching Droid Island — I kept learning what worked, what didn’t, and most importantly, what aligned with me.
Eventually, I saw the shift.
I was earning through digital — content, consulting, education — and it came with almost zero overhead.
Compared to running a physical store, the money felt lighter, cleaner, and way less stressful.
That changed everything.
Then came another question:
If I’m earning online, do I still need to live in a high-cost country?
A trip to Colombia opened my eyes.
But a Google search — “best countries for digital nomads” — led me to Thailand.
Today, I live in a place that reflects the lifestyle I want — and the cost...
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