How to Find Other Like-Minded Digital Nomads in 2023? (1)

Being a digital nomad allows you to travel and work all over the world, but it may be lonely, which is why many nomads like joining digital nomad groups. Those who choose to stay socially isolated might pick from a variety of online nomad groups. For the rest, who have been eagerly waiting to connect with people post-COVID, the options are endless. One of the major dilemmas a lot of digital nomads face is how to make friends while traveling. Not everyone is an extrovert. A lot of people find it hard to strike up a conversation with a stranger or break the ice. Fortunately, there are a lot of communities around the world that make it all the easier to connect with other like-minded people.

These communities are not just a place to meet friends and interact with people, but they are also a place to seek information about migrating to new cities or towns, and they may be useful for networking and establishing connections. This is what we discussed in the last blog post. Nomad communities are the answer to finding like-minded people in any part of the world.

There are various communities out there that host events and workshops to aid this process. Let’s dive deeper into different platforms where one can meet other like-minded people while traveling.

1. Events and Conferences

Remote work and digital nomad conferences are meetings held for digital nomads, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs. This could be in-person gatherings or online conferences or seminars where digital nomads can share thoughts on subjects that are important to them. Keynote speakers, seminars, Q&A sessions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, job fairs, after-parties, recreational activities, and cultural meetups are all part of these conferences. Aside from professional growth, digital nomad conferences are excellent places to travel and meet other digital nomads. These are not only a great way to stay up with trends, but they are also an excellent space to meet like-minded individuals and begin networking. It's also a great location to generate fresh ideas or meet someone you can collaborate with!

These conferences and events help you learn more about the world of freelancing and can assist you with sessions on topics like taxes and budgeting. Some of the most popular freelancer and digital nomad events and conferences are also hybrid with both face-to-face and virtual events. Many of these events host expert nomads as keynote speakers and also speakers from a wide range of backgrounds including travel insurance companies, app creators, and more. There are specific travel summits for women as well. The Women in Travel Summit is applauded by Forbes as one of the most inspiring conferences to put on your calendar. These summits mainly focus on affiliate marketing, travel storytelling, and other insightful sessions held by industry experts to empower women digital nomads or entrepreneurs.

2. Facebook Groups

There are many online forums that can be used to stay in touch with friends and also meet new people. However, in the age of social media, many people utilize Facebook for services and support as well. Because the majority use the same forums, it is easy to build new contacts on Facebook. There are several Digital Nomad Facebook groups, and it may take some time to discover the one that is right for you. Some of the most popular ones on Facebook are Digital Nomads Around the World, Digital Nomad Jobs, Global Digital Nomad Network, etc. The Global Digital Nomad Network has 44k plus followers.

Digital Nomad Jobs contains information on anything from starting in the nomad world to more sophisticated concepts. There are numerous responses on the thread, with individuals supporting each other and exchanging knowledge. There are also entries on this site for people seeking employment rather than just advertising opportunities, so if you are looking for someone with a particular skill set, you are likely to find someone who catches your eye with a little browsing.

Digital Nomads Around the World has great information and insights on the page. A lot of nomads comment and make posts on their experiences which can be heart-warming to someone making small steps into digital nomadism. People in this group are also very helpful and give great recommendations about visas, accommodation, etc.

3. Digital Nomad Communities

Some of the best digital nomad communities include NomadList, RemotelyOne, Nomads Talk, Remote Year, Digital Nomad Girls, etc. These are mostly online communities. If you are looking for country-specific communities, some of them are Citizen Remote, Remote Collective in Thailand, WifiTribe, and more.

Nomad List focuses on digital nomads and has an active community where you can receive answers to all of your nomad queries. You may also discover who is now in your city or will be shortly and meet with them in person. Nomads Talk is a Slack community. It’s beautiful to tap into knowledge from nomads from across the world through this community. You can get gigs, arrange meetups, get into great conversations, etc. Digital Nomad Girls is an active community of more than 50,000 like-minded women and the mission is to inspire, connect and empower women from all around the world to build an independent digital nomad lifestyle that gives them the freedom to travel and work from anywhere.

You can join a variety of nomadic communities, ranging from online communities where you can ask for advice, chat, learn about job opportunities, and spark collaborative work projects to communities that organize in-person meetups, events, and more.

Depending on your motivation for joining a digital nomad group, you may prefer an online community or one with face-to-face activities. It's all about meeting new people, sharing experiences, forming bonds, and making life an exciting adventure. In the next blog, we will be talking more about ways to find like-minded people through other portals and means.

Being alone is not something many people enjoy, which is why there are plenty of options to make friends in today’s world. Even if you are an introvert, you should be able to connect with like-minded people and make friends. But, remember that it’s totally normal to feel lonely while traveling and being in another place by yourself. Being a digital nomad comes with its own pros and cons. Well, how you thread through these phases is what truly matters.