Kelsey Kay Love, left, with different DNIRs, doing what she does greatest – making life look easyOctober 21, 2021 – In April this yr, 10 digital nomads from all around the world got here collectively for the inaugural (*6*) Digital Nomads-in-Residence (DNIR) program. As a part of European Freelancer Week 2021, TCN catches up with a few of them 6 months on – subsequent up Kelsey Kay Love from Los Angeles. A yr in the past, the town of (*6*) held the first-ever digital nomad convention in Croatia – (*6*) for Digital Nomads – as a part of European Freelancer Week. The metropolis has made nice strides advancing its DN credentials and technique, thanks partially to the award-winning (*6*) Digital Nomads-in-Residence program, which ran from April 23 – May 23. The program was all of the richer for the presence of Kelsey Kay Love from California. TCN caught up with KKL 6 months later to get her present perspective on this system, (*6*) and the Croatian digital nomad journey.1. It is 6 months because you arrived in (*6*) for the (*6*) Digital Nomads-in-Residence program. Firstly, a short look again at that month. How was it for you, and the way did it change your perceptions of (*6*) as a nomad vacation spot?Dang ‘ol dang, time flies. I can say, with zero hesitation, that the month spent in Croatia for the Digital Nomads-in-Residence program was my greatest month of life for each 2020 and 2021, and we’re not even by the remainder of this yr but. It was an extremely memorable expertise, not solely due to my wonderful fellow nomads and our superb organizers, however by way of it being my first ever reference of Croatia itself. Before that have, I had no actual body of reference for (*6*) in any respect, as I’d by no means met anybody who’d spent any actual time there. This alternative modified that in each manner; spending 4 complete weeks there throughout a interval the place tourism was nonetheless extremely scarce was an actual eye-opener, and allowed us to see the town’s potential in a manner that we possible could not have throughout some other regular yr.2. Have you saved in contact with others from the undertaking? Spent any extra time in Croatia?Yes! I’ve been on a few Facetime calls with the nomads, and converse repeatedly with them by Discord and social media. I’ve sadly not spent any extra time in Croatia (but), as I stay nearly half manner throughout the globe in the meanwhile, however dearly hope to return subsequent yr.3. It appears that loads has been taking place within the DN scene in the previous few months because the program. Zagreb Digital Nomad Week, Digital Nomad Valley Zagreb, the Cross Border Coworking Conference in Budva, Croatia performing strongly within the Nomad List 2021 survey. What modifications have you ever observed since arriving in (*6*) again in April?At least from the place I’m sitting within the States, there is a very noticeable pattern and desire for distant jobs and work alternatives, digital nomad visas and a rising realization that residing in Europe is simpler than it ever has been, and maybe ever can be, for U.S. residents and residents. Because I nonetheless have a Google alert for ‘digital nomad visa Croatia’ — the very motive I discovered concerning the contest within the first place — I additionally see how usually Croatia is being talked about in worldwide and native media, which is thrilling and really properly deserved. If Croatia wasn’t a consideration for digital nomads earlier than, I’d say it very possible is by this stage. 4. Have you observed any change in the best way Croatia is talked about within the world DN teams you have interaction with on-line? In what manner if sure?After publishing a submit about my expertise alone weblog, Travelin’ Fools, I obtained a number of emails and feedback from full strangers asking about coworking areas and my opinions on the town itself as an extended or quick time period habitable vacation spot. To me, this clearly signifies an curiosity in (*6*) as an intriguing subsequent possibility. 5. What would you say are the important thing subsequent steps for (*6*) on this journey, and for Croatia as a wholeStart advertising the opening of a (*6*) coworking area, no matter a set opening date. Additionally, begin speaking to well-known journey writers, photographers and videographers and creating long run partnerships for content material associated to Croatia’s rising digital nomad alternatives. The extra content material it’s important to work with — each by way of high quality and amount — the higher it will likely be to these on the lookout for info on shifting to Croatia, and what areas they’d doubtlessly wish to settle in. 6. Your favorite reminiscence/expertise from DNIR, and when do count on that (*6*) will see you subsequent?I’ll by no means, ever overlook consuming lunch at Konoba Maha in Korcula. Watching big Croats with tiny man buns fasten dainty leaves to my scrumptious cocktail earlier than serving me a large plate of peka? Into it.Well, the nomads have already talked a couple of European reunion in time for Eurovision subsequent yr, so I totally count on to step foot in Croatia once more in 2022. Until then, I’ll must get pleasure from my wine in an overpriced bar in Hollywood. Sigh.For extra information and options on digital nomads in Croatia, observe the devoted TCN part.
Dubrovnik Digital Nomads-in-Residence 6 Months On: Kelsey Kay Love
