Given a union of several interfaces I was looking for a simple way to access all possible properties. — Problem Usually you’ll have to narrow down the type first in order to access a property that is not present on all union members. In the following example the property b is not accessible because it’s only defined on Foo but not on Bar: What I was looking for instead…

The Big Picture 8/8: Definition, popularity, trends, demography, pros, cons, misconceptions, and a look into the future, in six minutes. — The Big Picture covers quite a lot of information on Digital Nomadism and related topics. This final article is dedicated to those who merely seek a quick overview for the time being. Part 1: Definition & Popularity Digital Nomad is not a black-and-white term. It’s more like a dynamic lifestyle based on three preconditions.

The Big Picture 7/8: What we can see today, and why it’s just the beginning. — The past six articles have covered plenty of information about Digital Nomads and everything related. Now we have a solid foundation for thinking about how that lifestyle trend can evolve over time. The Big Picture Part 1: Definition & Popularity Part 2: Trends Part 3: Demography Part 4: The Bright Side Part 5…

The Big Picture 6/8: What you may have heard and what to make of it. — There is a lot of information out there about Digital Nomads on the web. Unfortunately, with that comes many misunderstandings, false assumptions, and half-truths. In this article, we’ll have a look at some common misconceptions. The Big Picture Part 1: Definition & Popularity Part 2: Trends Part 3: Demography Part 4: The Bright…

The Big Picture 5/8: What you’ll be up against and what you should think about. — Judging from the overwhelmingly positive content on social media, living like a Digital Nomad is a piece of cake. Just take your laptop, travel to the places you’d love to see and earn your income remotely from there. But — like so often in life — that’s just the tip…

The Big Picture 4/8: Why it’s worth considering and what impact it can have on your life. — You’ve spent a lot of time in making the city you’re living in your home. Why would you ever decide to leave that behind? This article explores the positive impact living and working abroad can have on your life. The Big Picture Part 1: Definition & Popularity Part 2: Trends Part 3: Demography …

The Big Picture 3/8: Who they are and how they live. — It’s difficult to get a clear picture of what Digital Nomads are really like. Information on the web is scarce, scattered, and sometimes misleading — especially on social media. In this article, I’ve summed up research, survey data, and personal experience to give you a more accurate insight. The Big Picture Part 1…

The Big Picture 2/8: What enables such a lifestyle and contributes to its growth. — Digital Nomads have been around for almost as long as the Internet. It’s just that there weren’t many, and we didn’t pay much attention to them. But times have changed. Traveling, living, and working abroad has become much easier, and social networks spread the word. The Big Picture Part 1: Definition & Popularity

A comprehensive look into the lifestyle where you travel and work your way around the globe. — The Big Picture Part 1: Definition & Popularity (this article) Part 2: Trends Part 3: Demography Part 4: The Bright Side Part 5: The Dark Side Part 6: Misconceptions Part 7: The Future Part 8: Summary What got me curious While browsing YouTube, I came across Conni Biesalski and Chris the Freelancer. They identified as Digital Nomads…