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Square Hippie is back! And where I was anyway…
It's been a little while since I've posted anything on this website.... ok, 1173 days to be exact. But who's counting? But hear me out, I was like, really busy. What was I busy with you ask? Well, let's rewind a little. Remember when I first launched this blog (no? ok...
Why I Quit Science to Travel the World
Now this one has been a long time coming. I’ve been meaning to write a post about why I quit science to travel ever since I finished my PhD in Chemistry in 2013 and went on an around the world trip. Why did it take so long? Well, I got a little distracted along the...
Working from Coffee Shops: The Ultimate Guide for Digital Nomads
One of the great advantages of being location independent is that you can work from home, in your PJs, lounging in bed all day and you don’t even have to brush your hair. Sometimes, you need a bit of a change of scenery, though, you might feel a bit lonely or get...
September Income Report (Digital Nomad Job Challenge)
It’s time to add up my pennies for my monthly Income Report. I’m already in month 3 of my Digital Nomad Job Challenge and this is my September Income Report: Digital Nomad style. As usual, the jobs I did change quite a bit and there is also a little bit of passive...
My Epic Upwork Fail – Or how NOT to be a freelancer
So, yesterday it finally happened. I got my first proposal approved on Upwork! What is Upwork? Well, let me tell you. Upwork is a platform on which freelancers can find work, and clients can find freelancers to do some work for them. In theory it’s a great system. You...
Digital Nomad Income Report July 2015
Ok, so let’s get down to business. Literally. Last month I announced my Digital Nomad Job Challenge in which I will try out ten different jobs that are frequently recommended for aspiring digital nomads. I started out with freelance writing, because it's easy to get...
Digital Nomad Budget on Koh Phangan
On my quest to become a digital nomad I will not only be testing out different jobs, but also different destinations, that’s what makes it fun. While many digital nomads are already living the 4-hour work week dream, staying at luxury hotels and eating lobster every...
My new e-book: Oktoberfest on a Budget
You guys, I wrote a book! Ok, it’s just an e-book, but still, I’m pretty excited! I had the idea recently while I was going through all my old blog posts to update them and add photos. I came across a three-part series that I wrote a few years ago, called “Oktoberfest...
So you want to be a digital nomad?
The phrase digital nomad has been flying around the interwebs for quite a while now, it’s one of those cringe-worthy hipster phrases, that somehow managed to sneak its way into our everyday language. Despite that, I still end up using it all the time and aspire to be...
6 surprising things I learned about myself while travelling the world
Ok, so first things first. I didn’t go off travelling to find myself, or anything like that. No really! But somehow along the way you still find out stuff ABOUT yourself. And that’s pretty cool too. Here’s what I learnt: 1. I don’t need more stuff than fits in my...
Who's Square Hippie?
Hi, my name is Jenny. I'm a scientist, turned world traveller, aspiring digital nomad and noodle soup enthusiast. This is my blog where I share my journey to a location independent lifestyle. Join me!