Hi, I’m Sebastian Vargas — Your Guide to the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
“This is Northbound Nomad, where I share my freelance journey, proven remote work strategies, and expert digital marketing tips to empower creators and digital nomads like you.”
🧑💼 Who I Am
“I’m Sebastián – a tech-savvy freelancer with a passion for empowering others to build their dream lifestyle through digital marketing, remote work tools, and smart content, fostering their online business growth.”
🚀 My Mission
My goal is to help freelancers use the power of tech and digital marketing to create meaningful and independent careers. Find more practical tips and guides on our Blog..
🌍 “My Digital Nomad Lifestyle Journey: From Dreams to Remote Freedom”
After years of trying different paths, I discovered that tech and marketing could help me build not just income, but freedom, and unlock the potential for online business growth for myself and others.”
✈️ “From Colombia to the World: My Freelance Digital Nomad Journey“
This blog was born out of a simple goal: to help fellow freelancers and remote workers – inspired by my own journey as a digital nomad – find the essential direction, tools, and motivation to build their truly independent path in the online business growth landscape..
✏️“Still Learning, Still Moving: My Remote Work Philosophy“
I’m not perfect, and I’m still learning every day. But I believe in sharing the process, not just the results. That’s what Northbound Nomad is all about.
💡 WHY I CREATED THIS BLOG
After trying various jobs and freelancing gigs, I realized there was a big gap — many talented people wanted to work remotely, but didn’t know where to start.
I created Northbound Nomad to share tools, lessons, and honest stories that can help others avoid some of the mistakes I made. This blog is not about overnight success — it’s about building sustainable freedom through tech and marketing.
I believe that with the right mindset, skills, and support, anyone can design a career that aligns with their values and lifestyle.
🔍 “What You’ll Find Here: Your Path to a Thriving Digital Nomad Lifestyle”
Dive into step-by-step guides on essential remote work tools and advanced digital marketing strategies. Learn how to build your online business growth with actionable, easy-to-follow tutorials designed for freelancers and digital nomads.
Practical advice for navigating the freelance world — from finding jobs to managing your time and avoiding burnout.
Stories, reflections, and strategies to stay focused, overcome challenges, and grow both personally and professionally.
💼 Real Skills, Real Demand
Today’s global job market is changing — and companies are no longer hiring just degrees, they’re hiring skills.
🔍 Platforms like Remote OK, We Work Remotely, and FlexJobs are full of listings from companies like:
🧠 Zapier looking for content marketers
ConvertKit hiring email automation experts
Toptal recruiting project managers & creatives
✅ Some of the top skills in demand:
📈 SEO & content creation:
Writing for people and optimizing for search engines is essential for online visibility.
📬 Email marketing:
Knowing how to set up campaigns, automations, and audience segmentation is a top remote skill.
📋 Notion, Trello or Asana:
Project and task management tools are essential for productivity and team collaboration.
🎨 Canva or Figma:
Visual communication and basic design skills make you stand out in almost any digital role.
⏱️ Time management:
Being able to self-manage and deliver on time is critical when working remotely.
🤖 AI tools like ChatGPT & Jasper:
Knowing how to prompt and leverage AI tools can multiply your content speed and creativity.
⏱️ Problem Solving
Think critically, overcome challenges, and adapt to new situations with confidence and creativity.
🤖 Digital Communication
Communicate clearly and effectively through emails, chats, and video calls — essential for remote teams and clients.
✅ What This Blog Stands For
CORE VALUES
Autonomy, Creativity, Connection – these three core values guide every piece of content I create on tech and digital marketing, remote work strategies, and more. This blog isn’t just about trends; it’s about empowering real people with practical solutions for sustainable online business growth and their ultimate freelancer success story.
💡 HOW I HELP YOU ACHIEVE FREELANCER SUCCESS
Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, I share tested tips, roadmaps, and tools tailored for freelancers and digital nomads. Everything is practical, experience-based, and aimed at helping you achieve long-term success and your ultimate freelancer success story.