Today’s generation is filled with some unique romantics.
Among the tens of millions of people in long distance relationships, nearly 33% are college students and young adults. And as they’ve begun to establish long-term unions, “traditional” relationship standards have since changed.
Read MoreAs the world has become more interconnected, the increase of long distance relationships has expanded beyond domestic borders.
In time, more couples have successfully formed romantic unions with people living abroad. However, many are split between their cultural differences, with their distance becoming a near secondary obstacle.
Read MoreBefore the Internet, the smallest inclination of a successful long distance relationship was a rarity. Back then, the hundreds or thousands of miles between two companions left gaping holes in their romantic pursuits, with their pairings ending just as quickly as they formed.
So, the thought of a long distance relationship separated by an oceans-length was almost nonexistent then. With no social media apps or services like WhatsApp, there was simply no way to forego a full-time relationship abroad.
Read MoreWhen people think of digital nomads, many picture young professionals laying out in hammocks, working from their laptops between two palm trees, with sand falling from the cracks of their toes and landing on their open-toed sandals.
Some envision the various locations DNs travel to, whether it be the Greek islands, mountains of Venezuela or, really, whatever destinations come to mind. But for a lifestyle so heavily entrenched in the exploration of different cultures, digital nomad circles are still fairly narrow in their reach, particularly among people of color.
Read MoreWith the increase of digital nomads and the expansion of the lifestyle’s popularity, there’s been an overwhelming push for corporate companies and local startups to build virtual offices and hire more remote workers.
The move counters the daily costs of running a well-oiled professional base, while accommodating to a generation of millennials savvy enough to work from their creative and professional spaces of comfort. However, the myths linked to the lifestyle have set a dark cloud over seasoned and newly established DNs.
Read MoreBeing a digital nomad is more than just a LinkedIn headline, hashtag or slightly enlarged resume title.
For many DNs, it’s a dream-filled lifestyle, one that’s brought about some of their most memorable experiences. Some have spent months, even years, preparing to become a digital nomad. And through their moments of success and failure, few regret embarking on a life of location independence.
Read MoreTo be a digital nomad requires work, like a lot.
Often, people are blinded by the idea of nomadism. The allure of crystal white-sand beaches and images of people working shortened hours poolside before heading on a day’s expedition is what draws in traditional nine-to-fivers. These people want to obtain a similar lifestyle.
Read MoreSimpson has discounted the Black community throughout his career. Instead, he's proven to be more concerned with building up his own image, and seemingly favoring the acceptance of White America.
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