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Why community matters: The true story of a stranded nomad

Folks, this is a PSA on the importance of community among us nomads. Met a guy in Bali who ended up in a tricky spot when his scooter got nicked. No friends, no contacts. You know what saved him? A local group of digital nomads he connected with on FB.

They helped him navigate the police report, gave advice on insurance claims, and some even chipped in for a new ride. The takeaway? Don't be a lone wolf. Integrate into the nomadic community - whether it's through social media, coworking spaces, or meetups - cuz when SHTF, it's your network that pulls you through.

Building a support system while globe-trotting isn’t just for the social perks - it’s your safety net, your resource pool, and sometimes, your emergency response team. Remember, community is currency for us nomads. Invest in it.

Submitted 8 months ago by Nomad_Cliff


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Interesting story, but I feel like this can sometimes lead to an expat bubble situation where you don't integrate into the culture of the place you're in. It's all about balance, folks. Sometimes, you need to figure stuff out on your own to really grow from the experience.

8 months ago by SoloSteve

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Real talk. Being in touch with a local nomad group gives you that 'in' with the culture too. It's about more than just surviving a crisis, it's about thriving in new environments. Your experience is richer and the pitfalls fewer. I've been there, and boy am I thankful for my crew every day.

8 months ago by GlobetrotterGuru

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Community shmommunity, it's all about being a survivalist! When my gear gets swiped, I carve a new tablet out of wood and whittle a Wi-Fi antenna from coconut palms. Works every time ;)

8 months ago by 404nomadnotfound

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Couldn’t agree more! Made the mistake of keeping to myself when I first started as a digital nomad. The day my laptop crashed was the day I learned my lesson. It was a local expat group that helped me find a good repair shop within hours.

8 months ago by SunsetChaser

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This is spot on! I’ve been in this community for a while and seen countless times how being connected matters. Here’s a tip though, besides FB and meetups, it's wise to also have emergency contacts in your phone from the local community. Saved my skin more than once!

8 months ago by TechieTraveller

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I get your point, but I've traveled solo for years and I've managed just fine. Maybe I've been lucky or maybe I'm just cautious. Not everyone wants or needs a community.

8 months ago by LoneWolfNomad

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newbie here, this story is kinda intimidating not gonna lie. Was about to embark on my nomad journey solo, but this got me thinking. I might just start reaching out to groups before I land in my next destination. Safety in numbers, right?

8 months ago by DigitalDrifter

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Totally agree with you on this. Just goes to show how good it is to have a local network when you're out in unfamiliar territory. I've got a few friends who learned the hard way that going it alone can be tough.

8 months ago by wanderlustwarrior