When Kris and I decided to become digital nomads, we knew the transition wouldn’t be easy. Moving abroad meant letting go of much of what was familiar and comfortable—our home in Miami, most of our belongings, and a lifestyle we had built over many years. But it also meant gaining the freedom to explore the world in a way we had always dreamed of. This post shares our experience and resources to help make it easier for other who are interested in a similar journey.

In December 2022, Kris and I were deep into preparations for what would become our first six-month adventure as digital nomads. That journey didn’t just happen overnight—it was the result of years of dreaming, planning, and ultimately, taking a leap into the unknown. Whether you're planning a sabbatical, a career change, a move, or simply chasing a dream, here are tools and tips you can use to make the process smoother and more fulfilling.

Leaving Miami—a city that shaped us, embraced us, and gave us a platform as LGBTQ activists and community leaders—was not an easy decision. As native Miamians with most of our family, friends, and colleagues still in South Florida, the ties run deep. But curiosity and adventure called us. Life nudged us to explore, to see the world beyond what we already knew.