Let’s be real, the actual leap was Matt wearing BEIGE instead of grey all of a sudden.

@jainthorne4136

2 жыл бұрын

I'm still not used to that.

@danlehman4902

2 жыл бұрын

LMAO😂

@MrsMonicaSilva

2 жыл бұрын

Lol IKR!!!!!

@lauramedbury5509

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@luna7453

Жыл бұрын

:)

Reasons I hit the like button: 1) Great content 2) Natalie's aggressive yet effective outro

@jessiehighhigh

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@MillaExplores

2 жыл бұрын

Same haha

@irisanjelika

Жыл бұрын

YES HAHAH

Thumbnails like this one is usually followed by the title "WE BROKE UP" thank god that's not the case here lol

@TechOutAdam

2 жыл бұрын

Bro I feel you on that thought the same thing!

@christianndingambote1393

2 жыл бұрын

I know right 😁😂 I’m glad it’s not that type of video

@rossmith3379

2 жыл бұрын

Same 🙈

@the.mainframe

2 жыл бұрын

Haha. I felt that when I saw this photo on Instagram

@vaishnavi8347

2 жыл бұрын

@WivoRN ooh ur here

I’ve been living as a digital nomad for 7 years now. Living in Airbnbs around the world with my partner. And I LOVE it. I don’t want to settle down, this lifestyle is great for me. I can see how it would be hard for other people though.

@jujum.8726

Жыл бұрын

I am considering this path as well, I am curious what do you guys do career wise?

@MakingMoneytoTravel

Жыл бұрын

I love this! I'm obviously watching this video for a reason :)

@user-pt5zq1mt1n

Жыл бұрын

I’m curious how do you do it do you get questioned when crossing borders?

That was probably the best squarespace ad I have ever seen.

@itsmatt228

2 жыл бұрын

This needs more likes.

@claris58

2 жыл бұрын

I was searching for a comment about that hahhaha best part

For me, the only way to live like this between two countries is to have permanent bases in both. With us a house in the UK and an apartment in NZ. Each was owned by the partner who had residency in that country. We would then spend our time between them in 6 month increments. Whilst we were in one country the place in the other country would be rented out via full service management companies. We were lucky as our jobs were not location dependent and we worked for ourselves. Did this for years before we ultimately went our separate ways (although we’re still great friends) and both settled down back in our country of birth.

@Paul020

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought. Financially makes the most sense. If kids enter the picture eventually, wouldn't that force a choice to pick primary home ?

@JoanneWhitlock

2 жыл бұрын

We found having a base much easier too. Second home changed over the years but base was the same.

@laurenlocd3180

Жыл бұрын

What a sad story lol

The insane amount of self growth you get by being a nomad is just incredible!

@DigitalNomadOnFIRE

8 ай бұрын

Yep 15 years in 🤡

@ThePlantParadigm

8 ай бұрын

@@DigitalNomadOnFIRE great work!

I found this so interesting because whereas millions of people went nomadic or remote during the pandemic, I went the opposite way, planting roots for the first time in my adult life (in Miami for 20 months now). The moral of the story here from my perspective as an old-school nomad is that all decisions have trade-offs. There is no such thing as a “perfect” lifestyle, but I wish everyone had the chance to live nomadically for a while. It’s a life-changing experience, and as Matt and Nat said, they don’t regret it. The value of having that extra time with your family and experiencing the world from an unconventional perspective is intangible. There are surely lessons and insights that will unfold from this experience for years to come. Life can start to feel monotonous and stressful regardless of where you are in the world, but we are all so lucky to live in a time in history where the concept of lifestyle design is possible. ✨🌏💓 I like to think of a nomadic lifestyle in phases or seasons rather than a permanent status. Maybe the key to long-term happiness is change!

@leodesmedt

2 жыл бұрын

I have also lived off a bag for 2 and a half years and what an overall great experience but at some point you feel the need to stop and properly get back to yourself and who you truly are and look backwards on the path you took and the lessons you learned!

@TravelingwithKristin

2 жыл бұрын

@@leodesmedt totally. I have oscillated between being fully- and semi-nomadic or just a long-term expat for 20 years. I've also had some home bases in the US intermittently throughout that time but this is the first time I've stayed stateside for more than a month or so at a time. I'm about ready to travel again, though. Where are you living now, Leo?

@leodesmedt

2 жыл бұрын

@@TravelingwithKristin Wow that's impressive! I think for most people this way of living seems insane but the reality is very different: you can easily build communities and new (real) friends all around the planet. There are challenges of course, but it's all worth it from what I've experienced! I am originally from France and stayed in LATAM for some time then in SF, CA for just a small period too and since July I live and work full time in Amsterdam, the Netherlands - it was an easy choice as I lived here some years ago and made lots of contacts Nevertheless to feeling of never settling is exciting and already see myself going somewhere else, somewhere new or would love to get back to the US or Canada someday in the future! Thanks for sharing your genuine thoughts on here, it's rare to have a good and human conversation these days! I see your channel is focused on the same topic - that's great, I hope you are having fun in what you do! What's the biggest lesson your learned from your type lifestyle?

@ornellapesenti

2 жыл бұрын

I love your post ❤️

@dpashutskii

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely agree, I followed your story when I had only been thinking about starting my journey, and now I've been traveling for 3 years already. These three years were one of the best decision of my life and I would totally recommend to anyone doing this for at least a year. But eventually I also came up to conclusion that I want to settle down a little, and I'm currently live in Georgia and planning to move to Canada. But I would never change anything what happened!

I see a lot of this nomad lifestyle be romanticized but rarely see it shown for what it is. I appreciate you guys coming on here and being so real.

@jamesjross

Жыл бұрын

The worst version(and majority) is people living in poor countries - paying no tax in any - using the infrastructure. complete t**

It’s been a YEAR already? Damn time has been flying.

Great video :) loved the KZread plug too 😂

Their chemistry has different level. It's entertaining as always when they're together in front of camera.

A huge shout out for Matt’s Master KZread course. I took it earlier this year and can honestly say it’s awesome. Matt is the man we can all learn something from, plus his humble, self effacing humour is a gold. If you’re on the fence, just go for it. You’ll love every moment!

I am surprised you guys stayed in an AirBnB. There are definitely furnished rentals that would have been cheaper. Being a digital nomad is much easier in Europe because the services are not limited by borders. So for those that are thinking about doing this definitely consider the region first.

@SinghAaditya

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@SuperDraupnir

2 жыл бұрын

How does one find those then?

@AmoreLifeDigitalNomads

Жыл бұрын

We've been on the road for almost 2 years now. We try never to use airbnb. Not saying we haven't, but it's an absolute last resort. We love our DN life. Wishing the best to anyone seeking to do it, youll never know until you try!!

@AmoreLifeDigitalNomads

Жыл бұрын

@@NARKOZ2008 we search Facebook marketplace and other social media groups for local landlords who have places that meet our needs. We have and do use air bnb, but prefer not to. When we do, we still try to find out if they are local. Our hopes are that the money we pay stays within the community where we are living.

The Rock picture is still the best thing you've ever owned

u and nat fr have the best chemistry haha! thanks for being so open about the mistakes and struggles y'all had along your journey. def appreciate that when social media is often just a highlight reel.

So fun to see the basics haven't changed! I have sold off most everything twice to do extended adventure travel in the US, and had much the same experience. It is 14 years past my last 'sell-off,' and I still keep my life simple. These days I have my condo setup with the idea I would just rent it fully furnished for 3+ months while I am traveling. (HOA required 3 month minimum lease.)

Can we get more of Natalie's outros moving forward ❤

It'd be expensive initially, but if you ultimately buy an apartment in each city, then airbnb it out when you're not there, it'd give you a fixed address in each city and remove a lot of the complications you had.

@JM-ug1lx

Жыл бұрын

That would require you to have capital to buy properties which a lot of young people doing this dont have

@marcofelipelopes3081

Жыл бұрын

Its more realistic to rent in custom contracts.. 1 year Max. Airbnb was a stretch. Expensive minimalism is not minimalism

Best KZread channel out there, right? I love the spontanaity of this. You guys are so natural and authentic and I really enjoy that! Keep the good stuff coming!

Best way to do it financially? Buy a property in both locations, use Airbnb to rent it out whenever you're in the opposite location. Seriously

@vivoosan

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, you literally have to be rich in the first place

@MorganWalser

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivoosan you most definitely do not need to be rich to buy a house

@vivoosan

2 жыл бұрын

@@MorganWalser how so?

@MorganWalser

2 жыл бұрын

@@vivoosan I'm guessing you've never bought a house? To buy your first home in the United States it requires zero money down. You just have to have decent income. Bought mine 7 years ago only making $17 an hour. I do realize that houses are more expensive now, but the interest rates are also much lower

@vivoosan

2 жыл бұрын

@@MorganWalser I see! No I haven't but thanks for your answer, I was a little bit hopeless on that, hope I can buy someday

I like this lifestyle. Being a digital nomad but not always on the go-go-go mindset. Staying somewhere for 6 months to 1 year at least. Then to a different place

We found ourselves nodding along to this video so much! We've been living the nomad lifestyle for the last 2 years while we wait to be let back in to Sydney and there are certainly some frustrations with living this lifestyle. We signed up for a grocery loyalty program the other day and had no address to give them. Online shopping when you love around frequently is almost impossible as well. There are lots of positives as well, but this way of living definitely isn't for everyone.

Thanks for sharing! It's so fun to hear!!! I really love Nat's energetic voice. The digital nomads life def has both pros and cons. It sounds so exciting yet at the same time requires a lot to be really out of the comfort zone.

Thanks for making this video, Matt! I’m at a cross roads with living in LA for 7 years now (originally from NJ) and have been thinking about making the move home to be closer to family for awhile now. The idea of parting ways with my friends and lifestyle here is really hard but family is family. I appreciate both of your insights so much.

I’ve loved the journey yall and glad there’s other folks on the planet like me. Hope our paths cross soon. Being nomadic is such a freeing journey. And the unknown when you are traveling can be exciting.

I love the emptiness so much...as the house was empty, it gives the impression that I can breathe better...in fact, it's really cool, you two!

Guys this video made me feel so validated in so many experiences moving from place to place the past few years that I've never really seen recognized anywhere else. Thank you!

Great talk about this! Totally on point. Living a Nomad Life is surely challenging but when you get the hinge of it and if it’s really for you, it’s a total game changer!

Being a digital nomad can be both exciting and challenging! Thanks for sharing your experience!

Thanks for being open about your challenges!

Hey Matt , I really enjoyed watching this one! Its been refreshing to have a peek into the life of a digital nomad and the struggle of many who work 40 hours a week. These topics were certainly some fresh new additions to the themes and narrative you usually explore in your videos. I would love to have more videos of you and Natalie conversing about your experiences, and dissecting topics and perspectives that you both find interesting. Looking forward to more niche content from you and waiting to see what you show us! Love from India PS: Congrats on your master youtube course!

This is exactly what I wanted to see! This is definitely something I am going to try, but I want to do it internationally! Thanks for the inspiration as always Matt!

I'm making a similar leap, selling everything and moving to Berlin, Germany. Someone I've told put it well, they respect that my fiance and I are taking control of our lives, not staying complacent. Cheers to you both for making the leap!

Loved how raw and genuine this was. So good

I come here to find 3 views and yet 8 likes. This is the unconditional support you have, Matt.

I really feel this.. ive been a “bougie nomad” for almost a year now. Switching houses every two weeks is def not that romantic like ppl think I would like to say thank you, i am grateful for what is happening but it is still hard and most of the ppl around are looking at me being the crazy one

Dope video. Very helpful. Thanks for sharing! 🙏🏾

Loved this video haha. The vibe, you two are gems (great info/insights as well but that is per usual) ending 11/10. Wish you guys the best for what's to come 😊

I really like your approach to everything: slow and steady. This video is an inspiration to what I'd like to do (not for the same reasons, though) as a future digital nomad. Settle down a few months in one place, immerse myself in the culture, come back to Canada, then rince and repeat as I see fit. Cheers!

Halfway through the course! Lovin' it!

I just love seeing you and Natalie happy. It makes me happy

Matts laugh from the heart is so great & cute! I need to hear this more often :D

I told my daughters many times that all choices have their own set of advantages and disadvantages. You simply choose what works best for you at that time. Be flexible and try new things. If it works, great. If not, you can always adjust.

@zac8670

Жыл бұрын

This is something I think about a lot, everything has pros and cons. People seem to see a lot of one or the other until they're actually in it.

Great vid. I experienced similar during my 5 month US cross-country (VA to CA) over the summer. I kept a room I was renting in VA and factored that re-occurring cost into my housing budget during the trip. Helped both ease my mind about being "untethered", and kept me on budget with AirBnBs...mostly. I am planning to try similar internationally once work isn't restricted to within the contiguous, so your vid gave me new things to factor in. Thanks for sharing.

Yeh I remember moving to the UK and the whole documentation process is totally a pain between countries. And the UK from Australia is such a common path but it's like a surprise for both governments to handle these type of things. Can totally relate to the idea that nomadic lifestyles are actually supportable. The truth is you never set out to make a bad decision. You always make the best decision you can at the time with the information you have. And all you can do is learn and improve.

Nice video Matt! We've been digital nomading for the last 3 years with my wife, visited tons of countries and destination, and honestly we came up to the same conclusions. Especially about an uncomfortable part of that journey. We recently shared the tips for digital nomads in a video, and many of them are very similar to yours. It's lots of fun, but this lifestyles' comes with many trade-offs.

Welcome back to the east coast (partially)! Being from the Philly area, I've always felt like Matt and I were kindred spirits. I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you!

Dawg, y'all are meant to be together, every time you danced on the next point I laughed lol.

I'm about to take a small nomadic stint in Pittsburgh for a few months and this video was very insightful. Thank you💯

Totally relate to what you both said about living like a digital nomad - I spent my final year of college in Korea hopping from Airbnbs to being with relatives during the pandemic. Found out I want to live a life where I can go back and forth between the US and Korea, but figuring out the dual citizen thing (and everything that came with living in a “digital democracy” of sorts) was super challenging - will have to unpack that in my own video LOL. Loved this video & keep us updated!!

These 15 min just made my day. 😄 I love whenever you bring Natalie in the videos.

Hi from France ! One year already !!! It's like yesterday ... Thanks for sharing these experiments, and the both of you on a video is fire 🔥🔥🔥

Fantastic video!! Y'all continue to stay happy!!

It's so cool to see how patiently you both listen when the other is speaking

I like how you prioritize your values...and your family....and thinking of it as an investment...not a cost. Can't put a price tag on time with family. ❤

We gotta appreciate how good this video was 😊 insightful and fun!

You guys are so adorable! We would love to have you both sharing the screen more often ❤ Loads of love from India!

Love this and everything you guys are curating with your lives! Also, pretty sure Nat needs to do your outros 100% of the time 🤣. Pure gold!

I like all of your videos, but I really loved this one, not only by the topic of it, which was very interesting, but the conection between the both of you. This is Kevin from the wonderfull and contradictory land of Venezuela.

Glad to see couples like you guys ! inspiring

This makes me feel more single than I already am.

Absolutely love what you guys shared. Thanks for the insight.

Love the confidence and energy of Nat!

I relate so much! THANK YOU TWO!!

Thanks for sharing your experience I used to romanticize the “nomadic” lifestyle but it’s not so practical sometimes 💁🏽‍♀️🧡

love what you guys are doing - so cool!! life is short - do your own thing!!

I love this! Because it’s an honest view of being a digital nomad! Everyone right now is selling it as the only way you should be living. Ty!

I enrolled in your course Matt! As a filmmaker, I know the equipment and production stuff, but I struggle with all the other stuff including coming up with ideas. My ultimate goal is to leave the 9-5 in five years so I can really build up content creation and make the transition with little struggle.

Brilliant video, loved the content and you and Natalie have amazing chemistry, having both of you in this video worked really well.

Great video! Thanks for sharing what you've learned throughout this crazy adventure!

I cannot stop laughing watching Natalie at the end. 😂 Great advice because a lot of people don't talk about the drawbacks of the nomad life.

Natalie is like ice cream on pie in these videos. Pie is great on its own, but adding ice cream on top makes it so much better.

@xXxbloodykissesxXx

2 жыл бұрын

Nailed it

I love these videos about the splitting time! Most people who publish content like this, have the ability to buy citizenship by investment and therefore they don’t have worries about making it work… hearing a real couple navigate a very doable, but complex thing is awesome! I’m someone who tries to split time between Baltimore, MD which is on the east coast USA and London in the UK.

thank you for sharing your experience ! you r awesome guys !

If you want to live the nomad life you have to get rid of everything... Yes, everything! I did it for two years in Spain. I just had the clothes that I wore and a spare set in my pack. Toiletries and some basic long-life food (for emergencies, when I had no money or couldn't source any affordable cooked food.) Finally a tent and a roll mat. That was it. I stayed in hostels and with friends where I could and the rest of the time I slept in forests, fields and beaches. I even slept on a park bench at one point when I accidentally left my tent at a hostel. I showered at swimming pools and kept on foot when I wasn't sleeping. It was a great life, hard but great. True freedom.

@sithlord3442

2 жыл бұрын

At last! We've found Ted Mosby's successor, the true *El ganso con la riñonera* !!

@chibiquatre

2 жыл бұрын

No you don't. And that's coming from an immigrant and a nomad. Don't go around telling people how many possesions they should have and how frugal they should live - that's plain bad.

@franklinnash

2 жыл бұрын

@@chibiquatre You are not a nomad, just a middle-class idiot with a laptop and way too much time on your hands. You will soon own nothing and you will be much happier.

I can relate, going on my 4th and final week of an AirBnB stay... shorter stays are great but when it goes over 2-3 weeks you start feeling the discomfort of how generic they must be and how many adjustments and workarounds you need to make. Once I am back home first thing I will do is book a chiro appointment as my back is killing me from working 8-10 hour work days out of a dining room chair.

Thank you guys, it is so insightful and useful! 🙏🙏🙏

Matt is not any unhappy person and I don’t think I’ve seen him smile and laugh this much in a video I love it ☺️☺️☺️

Good for you. Has made me think actually!

Agreed on the administrative challenges (the portion about saving utility bills, switching phone carriers, etc.). I quit my job to take a break, and there were so many admin difficulties being completely on my own. Part that things hadn't changed in a long time, part that the company took care of so much. But good to know others face the same hurdles, and that it doesn't end. If you have an actual checklist, I'd love to take a peek!

They made it thru with each other. Congrats 🎈🎊🎉🍾

Yay Philly! We are lucky to have you guys!! 🦅🔔

The energy between the two of you is just fire! 🔥 the outro cracked me up 😂

I enrolled in Matt's Master KZread course a few days ago and, I have to say, it's brilliant. If you're on the fence then I suggest just going for it. It's worth every penny.

I needed to hear Nat’s comments near the end of the video. I have been on the fence about signing a long-term in Puerto Vallarta since I would only be here about half of the time. 👍❤️

This was a really cute video. Thanks for sharing yourselves and your journey. ❤

I don't mind this to be the official outro for Matt's videos! Loved it!

Another great video Matt ...thank you!

Matt, thank you for everything you do! You are a great and cheerful couple, I watched translations in Russian, but decided that I would watch in the original and tighten my English! Greetings from sunny Uzbekistan!

i loooove the blooper where matt got all shy and sang by himself ... amazing

Matt you and nattalie are just awesome , u guys brought a smile on my face .. wish u good luck , love from India .. wish too meet u once , as you such an inspiration for me in so many ways .. GOD bless u both

The point about this experiment bringing you closer to family is powerful.

That extro though!! We need more videos like this and Natalie has to do extrooo pleasee!!

I’ve been a fan for a while and ALSO call Philly my home! Hope to see you guys around!

Thank you for sharing your story, guys! Much love from the Netherlands ❤ 🙏 🌏 🇳🇱

y’all are TOO cute 😆 it’s tough what you guys are doing but, very inspiring stuff. great examples of compromising! 💞

Ooooh love to see this title 😀 Can’t believe it’s been a year already!

Cant believe its already been a year for you guys!! Time flies 😔

It was super informative, thank you! Was wondering if you would talk about how you handle taxes as digital nomads but maybe another time! Thanks again for the incredible content!