Live Free: Become A Digital Nomad<\/strong><\/h1>\nDreaming of a life of freedom, flexibility, and financial independence beyond traditional systems? I’ll show you how.<\/a><\/h3>\nOften called ‘the Netherlands first Digital Nomad’, I\u2019ve spent nearly 20 years living a life of complete freedom, choosing where I live, work, and travel. With just a carry-on bag and a laptop, I travel the world, delivering keynotes, leading workshops, and hosting retreats in inspiring locations.<\/p>\n
But being a location-independent entrepreneur isn\u2019t always straightforward. The Dutch government even \u201cfired\u201d me from my home country for \u2018traveling too much\u2019! Despite the challenges, I\u2019ve found creative solutions and am ready to share these insights with you.<\/p>\n
Ready to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey?<\/h3>\n
Whether you\u2019re set on becoming a digital nomad or simply looking for more freedom, I can help you gain clarity and take those first steps. Discover how it\u2019s easier\u2014and more fulfilling\u2014than you ever imagined.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Select your path to freedom:<\/h3>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Free advice from\u00a0Esther AI<\/a>, trained with all of my Digital Nomad knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
My Digital Nomad workshop video series<\/a> inspires and guides you on how to deal with the rules and regulations. Now with many bonuses!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Various live online workshops<\/a> and Q&A sessions about online business\u00a0 (for example ‘Digital Delegation’ and ‘How to turn anything into a business’)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Coaching: a 1-on-1 RESULTant session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Esther](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Esther-Jacobs-the-first-Dutch-digital-nomad-living-free.jpg\" "\\"Esther")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nBooks about Digital Nomad and freedom<\/h2>\n
My books Digital Nomads<\/a>; how to live, work & play around the world, Digital Delegation; free your time and grow your business with a Virtual Assistant, and Live Your Dream<\/a> will help to set up your new life and business as a (location independent) entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>![\"digital](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/digital-nomads-book-cover.png\")
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"digital](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/digital-delegation-book-cover.png\")
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"live](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/live-your-dream-book-1.png\")
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discover more books <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Joyce](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Joyce-Bruijn.jpg\")
<\/div>\n“I was delighted with all the beautiful stories and strategies!
\nMy dormant desire to drastically change course was awakened again.”<\/p>\n
Joyce Bruijn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"Eugene](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Eugene-Rhuggenaath.jpeg\")
<\/div>\n“I admire Esther for how she spots opportunities everywhere \u200band is even able to convert threats into opportunities.”<\/p>\n
Eugene Rhuggenaath
\nMinister President van Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"Chantal](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Chantal-Groot-Kormelink.jpg\")
<\/div>\n“I am inspired not to try and reinvent the wheel,
\nbut to use what I already have.”<\/p>\n
Chantal Groot Kormelink<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>ESTHER AI<\/strong><\/p>\nAll your questions answered for free!<\/h2>\n<\/div>Online<\/strong>
\nAlways available<\/strong>
\nPrice: Free!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>I\u2019ve trained a ChatGPT with my Digital Nomad knowledge, so you can get a head start.<\/p>\n
Ask any questions about registration, deregistration, taxes, insurance, starting a business abroad, location-independent living, entrepreneurship, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>esther ai<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/p>\nHow to become a Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n<\/div>Recording of a live session<\/strong>
\nVideo series answering all your questions<\/strong>
\nThe Digital Nomads book<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 159<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Get answers to all your questions about remote work, registration, taxes and starting an international business.<\/p>\n
Thinking about living location-independently? Whether you’re already on the move or preparing to leave your home country behind, this recording of the Digital Nomad Workshop\u2014with bonus videos answering many FAQs, plus the Digital Nomad book\u2014could be the beginning of your new adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>workshop<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>COACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n1-on-1 RESULTant session for fast results<\/h2>\n
Online<\/strong>
\nOnce-off<\/strong>
\nReal results in 60 – 75 mins<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 350,-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You\u2019re seeking more freedom, looking to turn your passion into a business, or finding a creative solution to a challenge.<\/p>\n
You may have questions about (de)registration, international company setup, taxes or other issues with your international life that a ‘traditional’ advisor cannot answer.<\/p>\n
What you need is someone who can swiftly cut through complex ideas and pinpoint the essence, truly helping you move forward in a single session: a RESULTant!<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Coaching<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Alex](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Alex-Jongeneelen.jpeg\")
<\/div>\n\u201cAll inspiration, motivation and activation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alex Jongeneelen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"Nancy](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Nancy-Fielmich.jpeg\")
<\/div>\n\u201cA world has opened up for me. Life has becomes so much easier now\u201d<\/p>\n
Nancy Fielmich<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"Tamara\"](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/tamara.jpg\")
<\/div>\n\u201cThank you for your view on my far too technical plans. I feel so relieved…\u201d<\/p>\n
Tamara<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div>![\"Bert](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Bert-Smelik.jpeg\")
<\/div>\n“Guess what\u2026. I quit that “dream job”! I am going to start my own company …”<\/p>\n
Bert Smelik<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>First Dutch Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n
Since 2006 I have been traveling the world as a location independent entrepreneur. In 2013 I got \u2018fired\u2019 from my home country the Netherlands because according to the law I \u2018travel too much\u2019. My case was discussed by the Dutch Government and I was deregistered from my own house. Officially I don\u2019t \u2018exist\u2019 anymore. But that same government (and other countries) then hired me to find a solution for the \u2018digital nomad problem\u2019 \u263a Also the media sought out my opinion in more than 150 interviews on this subject (out of 750 total media appearances<\/a>) .<\/p>\nAs a non-registered digital nomad, I lost all my rights and had to find a solution for everything tied to registration (my pension, voting rights, company, tax, insurance, passport, bank account, etc.). Curious how I did that? This is my story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/estherjacobs.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/remote-influencer-2023.png\" "\\"remote")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"One](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27900%27%20height%3D%27506%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20900%20506%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27900%27%20height%3D%27506%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
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Often called ‘the Netherlands first Digital Nomad’, I\u2019ve spent nearly 20 years living a life of complete freedom, choosing where I live, work, and travel. With just a carry-on bag and a laptop, I travel the world, delivering keynotes, leading workshops, and hosting retreats in inspiring locations.<\/p>\n
But being a location-independent entrepreneur isn\u2019t always straightforward. The Dutch government even \u201cfired\u201d me from my home country for \u2018traveling too much\u2019! Despite the challenges, I\u2019ve found creative solutions and am ready to share these insights with you.<\/p>\n
Ready to Start Your Digital Nomad Journey?<\/h3>\n
Whether you\u2019re set on becoming a digital nomad or simply looking for more freedom, I can help you gain clarity and take those first steps. Discover how it\u2019s easier\u2014and more fulfilling\u2014than you ever imagined.<\/p>\n<\/div>
Select your path to freedom:<\/h3>\n<\/div>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Free advice from\u00a0Esther AI<\/a>, trained with all of my Digital Nomad knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
My Digital Nomad workshop video series<\/a> inspires and guides you on how to deal with the rules and regulations. Now with many bonuses!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Various live online workshops<\/a> and Q&A sessions about online business\u00a0 (for example ‘Digital Delegation’ and ‘How to turn anything into a business’)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>- <\/i><\/span>\n
Coaching: a 1-on-1 RESULTant session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nBooks about Digital Nomad and freedom<\/h2>\n
My books Digital Nomads<\/a>; how to live, work & play around the world, Digital Delegation; free your time and grow your business with a Virtual Assistant, and Live Your Dream<\/a> will help to set up your new life and business as a (location independent) entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Discover more books <\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n“I was delighted with all the beautiful stories and strategies!
\nMy dormant desire to drastically change course was awakened again.”<\/p>\n
Joyce Bruijn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n“I admire Esther for how she spots opportunities everywhere \u200band is even able to convert threats into opportunities.”<\/p>\n
Eugene Rhuggenaath
\nMinister President van Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n“I am inspired not to try and reinvent the wheel,
\nbut to use what I already have.”<\/p>\n
Chantal Groot Kormelink<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>ESTHER AI<\/strong><\/p>\nAll your questions answered for free!<\/h2>\n<\/div>Online<\/strong>
\nAlways available<\/strong>
\nPrice: Free!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>I\u2019ve trained a ChatGPT with my Digital Nomad knowledge, so you can get a head start.<\/p>\n
Ask any questions about registration, deregistration, taxes, insurance, starting a business abroad, location-independent living, entrepreneurship, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>esther ai<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/p>\nHow to become a Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n<\/div>Recording of a live session<\/strong>
\nVideo series answering all your questions<\/strong>
\nThe Digital Nomads book<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 159<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Get answers to all your questions about remote work, registration, taxes and starting an international business.<\/p>\n
Thinking about living location-independently? Whether you’re already on the move or preparing to leave your home country behind, this recording of the Digital Nomad Workshop\u2014with bonus videos answering many FAQs, plus the Digital Nomad book\u2014could be the beginning of your new adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>workshop<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>COACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n1-on-1 RESULTant session for fast results<\/h2>\n
Online<\/strong>
\nOnce-off<\/strong>
\nReal results in 60 – 75 mins<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 350,-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You\u2019re seeking more freedom, looking to turn your passion into a business, or finding a creative solution to a challenge.<\/p>\n
You may have questions about (de)registration, international company setup, taxes or other issues with your international life that a ‘traditional’ advisor cannot answer.<\/p>\n
What you need is someone who can swiftly cut through complex ideas and pinpoint the essence, truly helping you move forward in a single session: a RESULTant!<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>Coaching<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cAll inspiration, motivation and activation.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alex Jongeneelen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cA world has opened up for me. Life has becomes so much easier now\u201d<\/p>\n
Nancy Fielmich<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\u201cThank you for your view on my far too technical plans. I feel so relieved…\u201d<\/p>\n
Tamara<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n“Guess what\u2026. I quit that “dream job”! I am going to start my own company …”<\/p>\n
Bert Smelik<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>First Dutch Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n
Since 2006 I have been traveling the world as a location independent entrepreneur. In 2013 I got \u2018fired\u2019 from my home country the Netherlands because according to the law I \u2018travel too much\u2019. My case was discussed by the Dutch Government and I was deregistered from my own house. Officially I don\u2019t \u2018exist\u2019 anymore. But that same government (and other countries) then hired me to find a solution for the \u2018digital nomad problem\u2019 \u263a Also the media sought out my opinion in more than 150 interviews on this subject (out of 750 total media appearances<\/a>) .<\/p>\nAs a non-registered digital nomad, I lost all my rights and had to find a solution for everything tied to registration (my pension, voting rights, company, tax, insurance, passport, bank account, etc.). Curious how I did that? This is my story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Free advice from\u00a0Esther AI<\/a>, trained with all of my Digital Nomad knowledge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> My Digital Nomad workshop video series<\/a> inspires and guides you on how to deal with the rules and regulations. Now with many bonuses!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Various live online workshops<\/a> and Q&A sessions about online business\u00a0 (for example ‘Digital Delegation’ and ‘How to turn anything into a business’)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li> Coaching: a 1-on-1 RESULTant session<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul> My books Digital Nomads<\/a>; how to live, work & play around the world, Digital Delegation; free your time and grow your business with a Virtual Assistant, and Live Your Dream<\/a> will help to set up your new life and business as a (location independent) entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div> “I was delighted with all the beautiful stories and strategies! Joyce Bruijn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> “I admire Esther for how she spots opportunities everywhere \u200band is even able to convert threats into opportunities.”<\/p>\n Eugene Rhuggenaath “I am inspired not to try and reinvent the wheel, Chantal Groot Kormelink<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> ESTHER AI<\/strong><\/p>\n Online<\/strong> I\u2019ve trained a ChatGPT with my Digital Nomad knowledge, so you can get a head start.<\/p>\n Ask any questions about registration, deregistration, taxes, insurance, starting a business abroad, location-independent living, entrepreneurship, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div> WORKSHOP<\/strong><\/p>\n Recording of a live session<\/strong> Get answers to all your questions about remote work, registration, taxes and starting an international business.<\/p>\n Thinking about living location-independently? Whether you’re already on the move or preparing to leave your home country behind, this recording of the Digital Nomad Workshop\u2014with bonus videos answering many FAQs, plus the Digital Nomad book\u2014could be the beginning of your new adventure!<\/p>\n<\/div> COACHING<\/strong><\/p>\n Online<\/strong> You\u2019re seeking more freedom, looking to turn your passion into a business, or finding a creative solution to a challenge.<\/p>\n You may have questions about (de)registration, international company setup, taxes or other issues with your international life that a ‘traditional’ advisor cannot answer.<\/p>\n What you need is someone who can swiftly cut through complex ideas and pinpoint the essence, truly helping you move forward in a single session: a RESULTant!<\/p>\n<\/div> \u201cAll inspiration, motivation and activation.\u201d<\/p>\n Alex Jongeneelen<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cA world has opened up for me. Life has becomes so much easier now\u201d<\/p>\n Nancy Fielmich<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> \u201cThank you for your view on my far too technical plans. I feel so relieved…\u201d<\/p>\n Tamara<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> “Guess what\u2026. I quit that “dream job”! I am going to start my own company …”<\/p>\n Bert Smelik<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote> Since 2006 I have been traveling the world as a location independent entrepreneur. In 2013 I got \u2018fired\u2019 from my home country the Netherlands because according to the law I \u2018travel too much\u2019. My case was discussed by the Dutch Government and I was deregistered from my own house. Officially I don\u2019t \u2018exist\u2019 anymore. But that same government (and other countries) then hired me to find a solution for the \u2018digital nomad problem\u2019 \u263a Also the media sought out my opinion in more than 150 interviews on this subject (out of 750 total media appearances<\/a>) .<\/p>\n As a non-registered digital nomad, I lost all my rights and had to find a solution for everything tied to registration (my pension, voting rights, company, tax, insurance, passport, bank account, etc.). Curious how I did that? This is my story<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/span><\/div>Books about Digital Nomad and freedom<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
\nMy dormant desire to drastically change course was awakened again.”<\/p>\n<\/div>
\nMinister President van Cura\u00e7ao<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div>
\nbut to use what I already have.”<\/p>\nAll your questions answered for free!<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\nAlways available<\/strong>
\nPrice: Free!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>How to become a Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n<\/div>
\nVideo series answering all your questions<\/strong>
\nThe Digital Nomads book<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 159<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>1-on-1 RESULTant session for fast results<\/h2>\n
\nOnce-off<\/strong>
\nReal results in 60 – 75 mins<\/strong>
\nPrice: \u20ac 350,-\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>First Dutch Digital Nomad<\/h2>\n
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