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29/07/2016

On my quest to become a digital nomad I tried many different jobs and I love the variety! I just wrote an article in collaboration with Open Colleges for BusinessZone on why you should have multiple jobs, find out why!

The working world is changing around us at an unprecedented speed. Traditional entrepreneurship models are shifting and the rise of the ‘gig economy’ allows people from all backgrounds to pick up extra work. While having two or more jobs used to be a necessity just to pay the bills, nowadays more an...

17/07/2016

So if you ever wondered what a 'typical' day for a digital nomad looks like, you can find out here! I wrote this for an Australian travel website :)

Digital Nomads have been making the headlines in recent years, with influencers promoting the location independent lifestyle in filtered Instagram pics. But what’s it really like to be working and travelling at the same time? Digital nomads or location independent people work online. This enables th...

07/06/2016

It's almost that time of year again.... Glastonbury Festival (official) is nearly upon us and if you're going for the first time you might wonder what to pack. Don't make the same mistakes as I (do not, I repeat: do not bring a trolley!). Have a little read and please share :) http://goo.gl/5SDIKt

My personal Glastonbury Packing List for Festival First-timers! Avoid making the same packing mistakes that I did (do NOT take a trolley :)

01/06/2016

Here's my new article I wrote for The Huffington Post in collaboration with Open Colleges on "Why Striving for Happiness is Not Selfish". Lots of travellers are made to feel guilt for following their dreams! I call bull sh*t!

Hope you like it and even share it :)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-lachs/why-striving-for-happiness-is-not-selfish_b_10222118.html

Hands up if you like cheesy quotes! Something along the lines of "Happiness never goes out of style," or "Don't worry, be happy." They sound and look gre...

30/05/2016

WARNING: personal story ;) I've been meaning to write this one for ages, finally felt motivated to share it. Some of you might relate! Please share :)
http://squarehippie.com/2016/05/26/i-quit-science-travel-world/

Have you ever done something crazy or given up something important to follow your dreams? I quit science to travel the world! Find out why!

22/05/2016

Sun is setting over Munich after the first proper day of summer. Not a bad spot to watch the last rays of the weekend.

06/05/2016

Ooooh, I'm so excited! I can't believe it's only been 9 months since I started out as a digital nomad and now I'm writing about it on Hostelworld!! So happy!! Would love a share/like or comment

From co-working spaces in Cambodia, to foodie paradise in Malaysia & a beachside hammock in Thailand - as a digital nomad I've worked in some amazing places

04/05/2016

As Upwork are doubling their fees for freelancers, it seems appropriate to share this one again. Enjoy :)

Let me tell you my story of that one time it took me 7 hours to get 21 minuted of work done! Or as I like to call it, my epic Upwork fail

30/04/2016

You e gotta hand it to the Italians. Three meals per day are not enough, so they invented more. Like aperitivo! At aperitivo you buy a drink and get access to an awesome buffet for free 👌🇮🇹

29/04/2016

The original Fiat 500! Absolute classic and I love that these are still driven here! They are teeny tiny though, just the right size for me 🚗

28/04/2016

Would you love to travel and work but are afraid of all the paperwork involved? Find out how to work your way around the world without the visa hassle :) My guest post for GoAbroad.com and Open Colleges!
http://www.goabroad.com/articles/jobs-abroad/how-to-work-your-way-around-the-world-without-the-visa-hassle

While finding a job abroad sounds like it’s all fun and games, it requires some bureaucratic evils (cough visas), too. Work abroad hassle-free with thes...

27/04/2016

I've been a huge fan of A Roman Holiday with Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck ever since I watched it with my dad as a little girl (he loves old films!). This weekend we finally visited the Boccas della Verita fountain. It's nearly 2000 years old! And legend has it that if you tell a lie while sticking your hand in its mouth it will be bitten off. I was lying so hard (*I hate pizza, I hate pizza*) but it didn't work. The fountain probably loves pizza too. 🍕😉

26/04/2016

As you might or might not know, I'm obsessed with Tiny Houses. I don't have one (yet) but in preparation, I recently wrote this article in collaboration with Open Colleges. I can't wait to get my own Tiny House soon!! P.s. these tips also work in bigger homes ;)

The working world is changing right in front of our eyes. The internet has changed the way nearly everybody works and has made working from home easier than ever. People that work from home come in all shapes and sizes: freelancers, entrepreneurs running online businesses, or even corporate workers…

22/04/2016

Aaaaahhhhh craft beer my old friend. We meet again. This one's Baba Jaga. Very hoppy and yummy!

21/04/2016

Yesterday we got all artsy and went to the opening of an exhibition our flatmate here in Rome helped organise! Not sure what was more beautiful, the art or the building. The piece behind me is made from copper and is the "print" of cobblestones in Naples, cool huh?

19/04/2016

Italy🇮🇹 + pasta🍝 = Heaven💚⛅️❤️
I've been gorging myself since arriving here in Rome.
This is a homemade ragu with zucchini and fresh passata, yum!!

16/04/2016

That feeling when you walk past a pasta place packed with Italians and you find out it's their opening day and all pasta is free. Priceless.

16/04/2016

When in Rome. Gorge yourself on incredible pizza! This was the buffalo bill pizza: buffalo mozarella, basil and the tastiest little tomatoes ever!

15/04/2016

I've been enjoying ALL THE CHEESE since arriving in Italy earlier this week. Here's some cheesy Friday Fun, enjoy!

"The waitress at Olive Garden has been grating cheese onto my plate for 13 hours now."

11/04/2016

Just a short stopover on our way to Rome today, but London it was a pleasure.

09/04/2016

It feels soooo good to be back!! Oh London, you beauty, I never want to leave you again! 💕🇬🇧🍺

08/04/2016

Who doesn't love a nice door? Especially a pink one! Happy Friday everybody!

08/04/2016

Oh wowzer!! I just found out that my article in Hostelworld was translated into French! Now I really wish I'd paid better attention in school! Pour my francais friends, here it is, voilà:

Vous rentrez de 2 semaines de voyage, vous n’avez pas défait votre valise mais vous rêvez de repartir ? Voici 5 jobs pour voyager toute l’année !

03/04/2016

I"M BACK! Only 2 months late but it's finally here, my January Income Report (remember those?). It's been a turbulent year, new jobs, new clients, lots clients and a fair bit of travel sprinkled on top. Find out how I did in January (spoiler alert: there might be a new job in there!) :)

Every month I reveal my income from my Digital Nomad Challenge. Check out my January Digital Nomad Income Report including Inforgraphic!

30/03/2016

It's been a while since I've had my pre-flight-anti-nerves-cheap-warm-bottled-White-wine. Off to London I go!!! Looking forward to scotch eggs, crumpets, brown sauce and seeing Simon 🇬🇧😘

28/03/2016

Spring flowers and a doomsday steel grey sky. They go quite well together, especially if you add a super cool tower in the distance. Looking good Berlin. Happy Easter!!

23/03/2016

I'm back!!!! Ok I've been terrible at keeping on top of my updates, and income reports, but you guys, this is all changing now! Here's a little rant and part of the reason why I've been preoccupied. Might be interesting for all aspiring nomads, especially from Germany :)

Being a digital nomad is awesome. But it's also hard. Because the world isn't really built for nomads. Yet. Find out why!

22/03/2016

If any of the ladies amongst you are thinking of getting into coding, I wrote a thing about some awesome organisations that support women who want to get into tech. Hope you like it!
http://www.hrzone.com/community/blogs/jenniferlachs/5-amazing-organisations-supporting-women-and-girls-in-tech

17/03/2016

Spring has sprung in Munich! I don't know if you knew this but Munich has the most beautiful blue sky!!! Ever!!!