Loneliness while travelling abroad

Today I am doing a solo episode about something that doesn't get talked about enough in the digital nomad and backpacker space..  feeling lonely while travelling. If you're a digital nomad, backpacker, or long-term traveler, chances are you've experienced this.  I want to explore the highs and lows of remote work life abroad — especially the parts no one shares online. I also want to give you my best tips and travel apps so you can avoid loneliness abroad.

🔑 Keypoints:

• Digital nomad
• Loneliness travelling
• Feeling lonely travelling
• Loneliness as a digital nomad
• Making friends while traveling
• Remote work lifestyle
• Solo travel mental health

💬 What You'll Hear:

• [00:00] The unfiltered truth about loneliness while traveling
• [00:02] From LA to everywhere: the host's transition into digital nomad life
• [00:05] Tips for fighting loneliness abroad — including apps like Meetup, Flatio, Timeleft, and ClassPass
• [00:08] The downsides of traveling in less digital-nomad-friendly places like Korea
• [00:12] The emotional whiplash of travel days and visa deadlines
• [00:14] Real talk: Instagram travel vs reality
• [00:16] Thoughts on slowing down, finding a home base, and reimagining the travel lifestyle

🛠️ Tools & Tips to Beat Loneliness Travelling:

• Flatio – affordable mid-term stays with roommates
• Meetup – connect with communities worldwide
• Timeleft – curated group dinners to meet new people
• Coliving.com – communal living with privacy
• ClassPass – access gyms and wellness classes anywhere
• F45 – global gym for staying active & social

✨ Final Thought:

Travel isn’t always glamorous, and the loneliness of long-term travel is real. But you're not alone in feeling this way. Whether you're missing old friends, longing for a home base, or struggling to connect in a new place — this episode is your reminder that it's okay to feel all of it.

📲 Connect:

Follow the host on Instagram at @CultureCultShow DMs are open for anyone needing a virtual travel buddy or just someone who gets it.