When Does Solo Travel Get Lonely?

People always bring up loneliness as the big scary part of traveling long term.

Aug 18 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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July 2026

Zürich Makes You Better, Because it is Better

Zurich is a weird city to describe because on paper it sounds boring and in person it really isn’t.

Jul 22 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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An Ode to a High Trust Society: Ljubljana, Slovenia at Christmas

I arrived in Ljubljana by train on a Monday night in December, coming from Zurich via Villach, a small Austrian border town where you switch to a local…

Jul 9 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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What if You Hate a Place You Booked for a Month?

It has happened to most people who do this long enough.

Jul 7 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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June 2026

Argentina Fixed its Inflation Problem: What it Means for Nomads

Two years ago I rented an apartment in Buenos Aires for $715 a month.

Jun 23 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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May 2026

My Bank Account Got Shut Down in Vietnam

My debit card stopped working at an ATM in Nha Trang on a Tuesday afternoon.

May 19 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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20 European Cities with Rent Under $1,000

Before getting into this, a quick note on how it was put together.

May 13 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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The Solo Traveler is the Best Version of Yourself

You book the first trip alone because something in you needs a change.

May 9 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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What Vietnam Taught Me About Choosing a Location

What Vietnam Taught Me About Choosing a Location

May 5 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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Stop Collecting Cities Like Souvenirs

People have turned travel into a sport where the goal is volume.

May 2 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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April 2026

10 Best Starter Locations for Nomads

An honest guide based on experience

Apr 29 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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Stop Trying to Live Like a Local (Do This Instead)

Every piece of nomad advice says the same thing.

Apr 25 • Ryan - Nomad Playbook

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