A DIGITAL NOMAD IN SEARCH FOR A HOME
Portugal Travel, Camino Guides & Life Abroad
Atypical Vagabond is a Portugal travel blog for adventurers who want to explore beyond the usual tourist trail. Discover firsthand Portugal guides, hidden gems, Camino advice, digital nomad resources, and honest stories about building a life abroad.
Ready to live life on your own terms? Let’s hit the road—slowly and meaningfully.
ABOUT CARTER
DISCOVER MY JOURNEY SO FAR
A few years ago I sold my business, left the United States, and moved abroad in search of something different. What started as a desire to travel became a mission to build a life without borders. Today I call Portugal home while exploring Europe, walking pilgrimage routes like the Camino de Santiago, and sharing practical advice for travelers, expats, and aspiring digital nomads.
Living in Portugal since 2021, I’ve explored hidden corners of the country, walked multiple Camino routes, and built a location-independent lifestyle. Here you’ll find practical advice, honest stories, and travel inspiration from life abroad.
Explore Portugal, the Camino & Life Abroad
Digital Nomad Life
Living abroad has also given me a front-row seat to the realities of digital nomad life. Beyond the social media highlight reels, I share honest advice about working remotely, managing life on the road, navigating visas and residency, and building a sustainable lifestyle while traveling. Whether you’re dreaming of becoming a digital nomad, planning a move overseas, or simply looking for more freedom and flexibility in your life, my goal is to help you make informed decisions and create a lifestyle that works for you.
Portugal Travel Guides
Portugal has become much more than a place I visit—it has become home. Over the years, I’ve explored the country from north to south, uncovering hidden gems, historic cities, coastal villages, and local experiences that many travelers never get the chance to see. Through my guides and stories, I share practical travel tips, cultural insights, and firsthand experiences to help you move beyond the typical tourist attractions and discover the authentic Portugal that keeps drawing me back for more.
Camino de Santiago Guides
The Camino de Santiago is one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimage routes, attracting travelers seeking adventure, personal growth, and cultural discovery. Having walked multiple Camino routes, I share firsthand insights to help pilgrims prepare for the challenges and rewards of the journey.
From route planning and packing lists to daily trail experiences and lessons learned along the way, these guides are designed to help you confidently plan your Camino and make the most of every step toward Santiago de Compostela.
Slow Travel Resources
Slow travel is about spending more time in fewer places, immersing yourself in local culture, and creating meaningful experiences that go beyond the typical tourist itinerary. By slowing down, travelers can form deeper connections with the people, history, and traditions that make each destination unique.
Whether you’re planning an extended stay abroad, embracing a location-independent lifestyle, or simply looking to travel with more purpose, you’ll find practical advice, destination guides, and firsthand experiences to help you make the most of every journey.
Start Planning Your Journey
Portugal Travel
Hidden gems, local culture, city guides, food, festivals, and the realities of living in Portugal.
Digital Nomad Life
Remote work, visas, cost of living, productivity, and building a location-independent lifestyle.
Slow Travel
Travel deeper, stay longer, spend less, and create meaningful experiences.
Follow the Journey
From hidden villages in Portugal to ancient pilgrimage routes across Europe, I document the reality of life abroad as a digital nomad and slow traveler.
Join fellow adventurers as I share Portugal travel guides, Camino stories, life-abroad lessons, and the occasional wrong turn.
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