About

Welcome to FarawayFree! I’m so glad you’re here.

I built FarawayFree with one goal in mind: to help other travelers find the information and inspiration they need to explore the world with confidence.

Need to figure out how to choose the right Airbnb for remote work? Want to find the best places for digital nomads? Feeling burnt out on a gap year? I’ve got you covered.

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About Me

Hi! I’m Erin, a science writer and a full-time traveler. I’ve been traveling for more than 20 years — 6 continents, 71 countries. My first international trip was to Rome for spring break during my junior year of college; currently, I’m doing an 8-month around-the-world adventure.

My travel vibe at a glance:

• I work full-time while I travel. My work has always been remote, so I’ve been doing the digital nomad thing since 2008.

• I almost always travel solo. Occasionally, a friend or family member joins me, but most of the time, I’m by myself.

• My travel style is “affordable comfort.” By keeping costs in check, I can work less and make the budget stretch farther. Of course, I do like a few splurges here and there — especially if they significantly increase comfort or convenience.

• I’m all about slow travel. In my backpacker days, I moved every 3-5 days. Now, I like to stay in each place for a minimum of 2 weeks; ideally, a month. That way, don’t overdo the touristing — plus, I’m 41 now, and travel days are exhausting.

• I prefer long-term travel. I’m not one for cruises, week-long vacations, or beach resorts; give me a few months in Central Asia over a week in the Bahamas any day.

Overall, I take a pretty relaxed approach to travel. In my 20s, I wouldn’t have dreamed of setting foot in a Starbucks or McDonald’s when I was out of the U.S. Now, I do whatever feels best. And sometimes, that’s sitting in Starbucks for a few hours with a big fat American-sized latte. (I hate tiny coffees, even if they’re delicious and artisanal. Give me a giant mug that requires two hands.)

I’m delighted that you’re here and thrilled to share my love of travel.