I read that most digital nomads actually stay put for months, not weeks

I found a report from a nomad survey group that said over 60% of people who call themselves digital nomads stay in one place for 3 months or longer. I always thought the whole point was constant movement, like a new city every few weeks. It kind of surprised me because that's the image you see online. Maybe it's just me, but that feels more like being a long-term tourist with a job than the 'nomad' part. I guess it makes sense for visas and actually getting work done. Has anyone else settled down in one spot longer than they planned?

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thompson.brian18d ago

Wait, but isn't that the smarter way to do it? If you're moving every week you're just burning cash on travel and can't get into any kind of work groove. Staying a few months lets you actually learn a neighborhood and make some local friends. The "constant movement" thing seems like a fantasy for Instagram.

jesse_west18d ago

Remember my three month stint in Lisbon.