How Roam Is Streamlining The Digital Nomad Experience

Home

How Roam Is Streamlining The Digital Nomad Experience

Since the advent of the internet, people have been finding ways to use the relatively new technology to better their lives. Whether by foregoing the costs of brick-and-mortar commercial establishments for online retail, or consolidating their entertainment to a few small devices – it has shaped the way we live in ways both big and small. The same goes for the way we work. Around 1997, Tsugio Makimoto and David Manners attached a name to the growing phenomenon of remote, globetrotting workers using the internet as their office – they called them “digital nomads”.

The concept took off in a big way. Since creating Unbound Merino, we’ve met countless digital nomads with a similar story: tired of the mundanes of workaday life at home, and pulled by a desire to see the world and create new experiences, they packed their bags (partly with our clothes) and took off to work remotely abroad. And now, the concept has been taken a step further. With Roam, a global network of co-living and co-working communities, digital nomadism has gained a solid infrastructure, and has been streamlined to make the lifestyle easier.

Roam basically works like this: the company has set up co-living and co-working spaces in a number of different international locations, and you pay a weekly or monthly rate (starting at $1800/mo.) to gain access to any of the facilities. They’re nice and comfortable, and always kept clean. The price isn’t fantastic, and one could easily strike off on their own and rent a place – in Bali, for instance – for half the price, but Roam is all about ease. Say you got tired of Bali and all of a sudden wished to go work in Tokyo – all you’d have to do was pack up your merino wool clothing for men and hop a plane. You know that there’s a room and working space waiting there for you, for the same price.

The company was started by a man named Bruno Haid, whose initial idea was to offer a sense of community to the disjointed network of digital nomads abroad. In an interview with designboom, Haid noted that, “Ultimately the world will become a smaller place. We will all live more transient lives, with a couple months here and a couple months there”, observing, also, “a huge cultural shift from possessions to experiences”. Then, in an interview for Fortune, he put a little more bluntly: “It’s all people who want to work on something, whatever that is… They want to get their shit done, and they want to have other people they can lead an interesting life with.” 

And that’s about it. You want to work and make money, but you don’t want to do it at the expense of leading an interesting life. If you’re interested in becoming a digital nomad, do your research; maybe the streamlined, Roam model is for you, but maybe it isn’t. Maybe you’d prefer being more immersed in the local activity, and working from coffee shops in a bustling part of town.

Whatever path you choose, remember that it’s important to stay comfortable out there, something that we put a lot of thought into. It could be as simple as picking up a 3 pack of merino wool socks to last you through the week, or a Merino wool shirt to wick away sweat in the humid Bali heat. When you’re working remotely, those small comforts can make a world of difference.

 

Best Sellers

Men Women
Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal

Merino Crew Neck T‑Shirt

Charcoal

Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,204 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

Merino V‑Neck T‑Shirt

Black

Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,493 Reviews
Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory

Long Sleeve Merino Crew

Ivory

Regular price $115
Regular price Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
Regular price $115
Regular price Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
1,966 Reviews
Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy

Compact Travel Hoodie

Navy

Regular price $180
Regular price Sale price $180
Save $-180
Sold Out
Regular price $180
Regular price Sale price $180
Save $-180
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
2,158 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

Merino Wool Boxer Briefs

Black

Regular price $45
Regular price $0 Sale price $45
Save $-45
Sold Out
Regular price $45
Regular price $0 Sale price $45
Save $-45
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,101 Reviews
Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy

Merino Polo

Navy

Regular price $125
Regular price $0 Sale price $125
Save $-125
Sold Out
Regular price $125
Regular price $0 Sale price $125
Save $-125
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
978 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black

All Season Crew Socks

Black

Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
868 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

All Season Ankle Socks

Black

Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
851 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Relaxed Merino Travel Pants

Black

Regular price $228
Regular price $0 Sale price $228
Save $-228
Sold Out
Regular price $228
Regular price $0 Sale price $228
Save $-228
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
313 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Slim Merino Travel Pants

Black

Regular price $178
Regular price $228 Sale price $178
Save $50
Sold Out
Regular price $178
Regular price $228 Sale price $178
Save $50
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
876 Reviews
Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey Harbor Grey

Ultralight Packable Hoodie

Harbor Grey

Regular price $145
Regular price $0 Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
Regular price $145
Regular price $0 Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
393 Reviews
Coastal Blue Coastal Blue Coastal Blue Coastal Blue Coastal Blue Coastal Blue

Merino Button‑Up

Coastal Blue

Regular price $175
Regular price Sale price $175
Save $-175
Sold Out
Regular price $175
Regular price Sale price $175
Save $-175
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
173 Reviews
Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan

Merino Crew Neck T‑Shirt

Tan

Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,498 Reviews
Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy Navy

Merino V‑Neck T‑Shirt

Navy

Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,616 Reviews
Dark Olive Dark Olive Dark Olive Dark Olive Dark Olive Dark Olive

Long Sleeve Merino Crew

Dark Olive

Regular price $115
Regular price $0 Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
Regular price $115
Regular price $0 Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
1,761 Reviews
Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory Ivory

Merino Travel Shirt

Ivory

Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
47 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Ultralight Merino T‑Shirt

Black

Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
30 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Ultralight Merino V‑Neck T‑Shirt

Black

Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
26 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Slim Merino Crew Neck T‑Shirt

Black

Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $0 Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
314 Reviews
Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot

Merino Boxy Pocket Tee

Merlot

Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price Sale price $95
Save $-95
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
770 Reviews
Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil

Ultrafine Merino Sleep Top

Fossil

Regular price $78
Regular price Sale price $78
Save $-78
Sold Out
Regular price $78
Regular price Sale price $78
Save $-78
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
21 Reviews
Light Coral Light Coral Light Coral Light Coral Light Coral Light Coral Light Coral

Relaxed Merino V‑Neck Tank

Light Coral

Regular price $75
Regular price Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
Regular price $75
Regular price Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
297 Reviews
Forest Forest Forest Forest Forest Forest Forest Forest

Merino Ribbed Racer Tank

Forest

Regular price $75
Regular price Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
Regular price $75
Regular price Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
209 Reviews
Dark Berry Dark Berry Dark Berry Dark Berry Dark Berry Dark Berry Dark Berry

Slim Merino Long Sleeve V‑Neck

Dark Berry

Regular price $115
Regular price $0 Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
Regular price $115
Regular price $0 Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
277 Reviews
Almond Almond Almond Almond Almond Almond Almond

Merino Mock Neck Top

Almond

Regular price $115
Regular price Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
Regular price $115
Regular price Sale price $115
Save $-115
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
57 Reviews
Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal

Compact Travel Hoodie

Dark Teal

Regular price $160
Regular price Sale price $160
Save $-160
Sold Out
Regular price $160
Regular price Sale price $160
Save $-160
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
581 Reviews
Bone Bone Bone Bone Bone Bone Bone

Merino Boxy Sweatshirt

Bone

Regular price $140
Regular price Sale price $140
Save $-140
Sold Out
Regular price $140
Regular price Sale price $140
Save $-140
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
109 Reviews
Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil

Ultralight Merino Hoodie

Fossil

Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
12 Reviews
Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal Dark Teal

Merino Transit Quarter Zip

Dark Teal

Regular price $168
Regular price Sale price $168
Save $-168
Sold Out
Regular price $168
Regular price Sale price $168
Save $-168
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
353 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Merino Travel Jumpsuit

Black

Regular price $178
Regular price Sale price $178
Save $-178
Sold Out
Regular price $178
Regular price Sale price $178
Save $-178
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
22 Reviews
Almond Almond Almond Almond Almond

Merino Travel Romper

Almond

Regular price $128
Regular price $170 Sale price $128
Save $42
Sold Out
Regular price $128
Regular price $170 Sale price $128
Save $42
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
27 Reviews
Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue

Mini Merino Tank Dress

Sail Blue

Regular price $128
Regular price Sale price $128
Save $-128
Sold Out
Regular price $128
Regular price Sale price $128
Save $-128
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
8 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

Midi Merino Travel Dress

Black

Regular price $148
Regular price Sale price $148
Save $-148
Sold Out
Regular price $148
Regular price Sale price $148
Save $-148
Sold Out
5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
13 Reviews
Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot Merlot

Merino T‑Shirt Dress

Merlot

Regular price $139
Regular price Sale price $139
Save $-139
Sold Out
Regular price $139
Regular price Sale price $139
Save $-139
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
132 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

Merino Travel Dress

Black

Regular price $148
Regular price $0 Sale price $148
Save $-148
Sold Out
Regular price $148
Regular price $0 Sale price $148
Save $-148
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
941 Reviews
Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue

Mini Merino Travel Dress

Sail Blue

Regular price $109
Regular price $139 Sale price $109
Save $30
Sold Out
Regular price $109
Regular price $139 Sale price $109
Save $30
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
110 Reviews
Cobalt Cobalt Cobalt Cobalt Cobalt Cobalt

Merino Tie Dress

Cobalt

Regular price $139
Regular price Sale price $139
Save $-139
Sold Out
Regular price $139
Regular price Sale price $139
Save $-139
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
181 Reviews
Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil Fossil

Ultrafine Merino Sleep Bottoms

Fossil

Regular price $118
Regular price Sale price $118
Save $-118
Sold Out
Regular price $118
Regular price Sale price $118
Save $-118
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
20 Reviews
Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay Clay

Slim Merino Travel Pants

Clay

Regular price $228
Regular price Sale price $228
Save $-228
Sold Out
Regular price $228
Regular price Sale price $228
Save $-228
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
132 Reviews
Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan Tan

Lightweight Travel Pants

Tan

Regular price $188
Regular price Sale price $188
Save $-188
Sold Out
Regular price $188
Regular price Sale price $188
Save $-188
Sold Out
4.4
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
425 Reviews
Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke

Merino Transit Sweatpants

Smoke

Regular price $155
Regular price Sale price $155
Save $-155
Sold Out
Regular price $155
Regular price Sale price $155
Save $-155
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
238 Reviews
Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue

Merino Leggings

Sail Blue

Regular price $155
Regular price $0 Sale price $155
Save $-155
Sold Out
Regular price $155
Regular price $0 Sale price $155
Save $-155
Sold Out
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
495 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

Lightweight Skort

Black

Regular price $90
Regular price $130 Sale price $90
Save $40
Sold Out
Regular price $90
Regular price $130 Sale price $90
Save $40
Sold Out
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
24 Reviews
Desert Khaki Desert Khaki Desert Khaki Desert Khaki Desert Khaki Desert Khaki

Lightweight Travel Shorts

Desert Khaki

Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
Regular price $145
Regular price Sale price $145
Save $-145
Sold Out
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
108 Reviews
Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke Smoke

Merino Getaway Shorts

Smoke

Regular price $95
Regular price $125 Sale price $95
Save $30
Sold Out
Regular price $95
Regular price $125 Sale price $95
Save $30
Sold Out
4.6
Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars
21 Reviews
Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue Sail Blue

Merino Bike Shorts

Sail Blue

Regular price $90
Regular price $0 Sale price $90
Save $-90
Sold Out
Regular price $90
Regular price $0 Sale price $90
Save $-90
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
83 Reviews
Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand

Women’s Merino Bra

Sand

Regular price $66
Regular price Sale price $66
Save $-66
Sold Out
Regular price $66
Regular price Sale price $66
Save $-66
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
31 Reviews
Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand Sand

Merino Bikini

Sand

Regular price $40
Regular price Sale price $40
Save $-40
Sold Out
Regular price $40
Regular price Sale price $40
Save $-40
Sold Out
4.0
Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
10 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black Black Black

Merino Thong

Black

Regular price $40
Regular price Sale price $40
Save $-40
Sold Out
Regular price $40
Regular price Sale price $40
Save $-40
Sold Out
3.3
Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars
4 Reviews
Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal Charcoal

Merino Beanie

Charcoal

Regular price $75
Regular price $0 Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
Regular price $75
Regular price $0 Sale price $75
Save $-75
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
197 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black Black

No‑Show Socks

Black

Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
116 Reviews
Black Black Black Black Black

Ankle Socks

Black

Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
Regular price $20
Regular price Sale price $20
Save $-20
Sold Out
4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
362 Reviews
Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses Women's 2 Pack // Dresses

2 Pack // Dresses

Regular price $245
Regular price Sale price $245
Save $-245
Sold Out
Save $33

Choose from 3 Dresses. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $245
Regular price Sale price $245
Save $-245
Sold Out
Save $33
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
1,364 Reviews
Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle

Travel Pants + T‑Shirt Bundle

Regular price $265
Regular price Sale price $265
Save $-265
Sold Out
Save $18

Choose 1 T-Shirt and 1 Travel Pants. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $265
Regular price Sale price $265
Save $-265
Sold Out
Save $18
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,625 Reviews
Women's Bra + Underwear Bundle Women's Bra + Underwear Bundle Women's Bra + Underwear Bundle Women's Bra + Underwear Bundle Women's Bra + Underwear Bundle

Bra + Underwear Bundle

Regular price $100
Regular price Sale price $100
Save $-100
Sold Out
Save $6

Choose Bra and Underwear. Available in 2 colors.

Regular price $100
Regular price Sale price $100
Save $-100
Sold Out
Save $6
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
45 Reviews
Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Hoodie + T-Shirt Bundle

Hoodie + T‑Shirt Bundle

Regular price $225
Regular price Sale price $225
Save $-225
Sold Out
Save $30

Choose 1 T-Shirt and 1 Hoodie. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $225
Regular price Sale price $225
Save $-225
Sold Out
Save $30
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,779 Reviews
Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Slim Travel Pants + T-Shirt Bundle

Slim Travel Pants + T‑Shirt Bundle

Regular price $298
Regular price Sale price $298
Save $-298
Sold Out
Save $25

Choose 1 T-Shirt and 1 Pants. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $298
Regular price Sale price $298
Save $-298
Sold Out
Save $25
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,330 Reviews
Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Leggings + T-Shirt Bundle

Leggings + T‑Shirt Bundle

Regular price $225
Regular price Sale price $225
Save $-225
Sold Out
Save $25

Choose 1 T-Shirt and 1 Leggings. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $225
Regular price Sale price $225
Save $-225
Sold Out
Save $25
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
4,696 Reviews
Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle Women's Long Sleeve + T-Shirt Bundle

Long Sleeve + T‑Shirt Bundle

Regular price $190
Regular price Sale price $190
Save $-190
Sold Out
Save $20

Choose 1 T-Shirt and 1 Long Sleeve. Available in a variety of colors.

Regular price $190
Regular price Sale price $190
Save $-190
Sold Out
Save $20
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
6,236 Reviews