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Published 6 months ago • 3 min read

What's up, gnomies?!

As the holiday season approaches, there's an undeniable buzz in the air, and it's not just the anticipation of festive cheer. Black Friday is here, and for us digital nomads, it's a golden opportunity to supercharge our location-independent lifestyle with incredible deals.

Whether you're searching for the perfect travel gear, seeking software to boost your productivity on the road, or simply looking for ways to save money while exploring the world, Black Friday has something special in store for you.

So, grab your virtual shopping cart and check out the hottest Black Friday deals tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle!

Travel Deals

Best Shoes for Digital Nomads

Xero Shoes - These are the only shoes I buy now. They're so lightweight and easy to stuff in my backpack. Plus, the barefoot style is better for your body. No more lower back or shin pain!

They're currently having their biggest sale of the year: Up to 70% off all shoes, boots, and sandals. They're also running a contest you can enter to win $100. Click here to check it out!

Our Favorite Travel Gear

Check out our blog post here! There are big savings to be had on travel gear this weekend. Rather than listing everything in an email, that link will take you to our blog post all about our favorite travel gear and why we love it.

For online English teachers - here's our list of favorite supplies for your portable classroom.

Save on Airfare

CheapOair - Use promo code BFRIDAY40 to save $40 off flight fees, which applies for bookings up to 5 passengers booked before Dec 5, 2023, to travel through 2024.

Save on Hotels

Booking.com - Save 30% or more on destinations like Istanbul, Dubai, Paris, Cancun, Miami Beach, New York, and many more. Book before 29 Nov 2023, and stay anytime before the end of 2024.

Save on Experiences

GetYourGuide - Up to 50% off on favorite traveler experiences, multi-day trips, and more.

Stay Connected with Savings on eSIMs

Airalo - Airalo offers eSIMs for almost every country and region. I've now used their eSIMs in South America, Europe, and Asia and I love them! Their data packages are super affordable, helping us stay connected and save money on our overpriced plans from T-Mobile while we're out of the USA.

New customers can save 15% by using the promo code NOV15. Returning customers can save 10% with the code NOV10. This offer is available until November 30th.

Deals on Programs for Content Creators and Digital Entrepreneurs

ConvertKit - You don’t need a bunch of complicated tools to get started earning a living as a creator. My favorite creator marketing platform, ConvertKit, helps you streamline all that work you juggle so you can get back to creating.

If you're growing an online business of any kind, you need an email list! ConvertKit is the best email service provider for digital creators and entrepreneurs. I've been using ConvertKit for years and am now a proud affiliate. They now offer a free plan so you can get started and upgrade when you're ready.

Here's the deal - For any free and monthly plan users, all annual plans up to and including 10K subscribers will be 30% off for the first year! This offer is available until November 28th. Click here to check it out!

BridgeTEFL - Ready to become an Independent Teacherpreneur?! Save 25% on the Teacherpreneur Academy! I'm the Instructor and Coach of this brand-new, exciting program. Come learn with me!

You can also save up to 55% on their other online TEFL courses. Click here to see all the offers.

Teachable - If you’ve ever thought about creating an online course but need a good reason to start, here’s one: Teachable is having its biggest sale of the year right now. Teachable makes it easy to create and sell online courses, coaching services, membership sites, and digital downloads. And if you join now for Black Friday, you can save 40% on an annual Pro or Pro+ plan or 20% on an annual Basic plan by using these discount codes:

  • ​MC-BLACKFRIDAY2023-BASIC25 - 25% off for one year of Basic annual
  • MC-BLACKFRIDAY2023-PRO - 40% off for one year of Pro annual, Pro +, and Business

Podia - Get 15% off all paid Podia Plans. Podia is your all-in-one digital website builder where you can sell courses, community, and digital downloads in one place. There’s no need to pay for additional tools or use a “duct tape system” to connect everything together.

WPX - Save up to 99% on monthly plans or get free months on annual plans until December 4th. This is the hosting service we use to host our blog. They have the best customer support. If you're planning on launching a blog or other type of website, we highly recommend WPX for all your hosting needs.

There you have it!

Before we wrap up, remember that Black Friday deals are fleeting, just like our journeys around the world.

Don't miss out on these fantastic opportunities to elevate your digital nomad lifestyle without breaking the bank. Whether you're revamping your travel essentials, upgrading your remote work setup, or snagging discounts on courses that enhance your income on the go, seize the moment.

We'll be sharing more exciting deals and tips in the coming days, so stay tuned for even more ways to make your nomadic dreams a reality.

Happy shopping and happy travels, fellow digital nomads!

Cheers,
Rachel | gratefulgnomads.com

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