Digital nomad

Digital nomads are people who travel freely while working remotely using technology and the internet.^[1] Such people generally have minimal material possessions and work remotely in temporary housing, hotels, cafes, public libraries, co-working spaces, or recreational vehicles, using Wi-Fi, smartphones or mobile hotspots to access the Internet.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} The majority of digital nomads describe themselves as programmers, content creators, designers, or developers.^[4] Some digital nomads are perpetual travelers, while others only maintain the lifestyle for a short period of time. While some nomads travel through multiple countries, others remain in one area, and some may choose to travel while living in a vehicle, in a practice often known as van-dwelling.^[6] In 2023, there were 17.3 million American digital nomads, which was a 131% increase since 2019.^[7]