Is it possible to be a digital nomad and have meaningful work and community at the same time?

I believe so. There are certainly great digital nomad communities in a few places around the world, so that part is easy. As far as having meaningful work, I'm sure you can, though I don't think it's necessarily the best thing to focus on.

I see a lot of people work on creating businesses they are passionate about and that are meaningful. These people almost always fail because they have no real revenue model. I'd recommend starting a business with the sole aim of making money first. Once you have that, you can use that money and the time you now have to contribute to the community and work on things that have great meaning to you.

Other answers by Adrian Ingram:

• I'm a digital nomad, should I learn the language of the country where I am? in category Languages
• How do you spend your day as a digital nomad? What does your typical day look like? in category General
• What are some challenges that digital nomads face while traveling and working? in category Travel
• What travel advice would you give to someone, who is is planning a long-term trip around the world on safety, money, or anything else? in category Travel
• What is the best and easiest way to become a digital nomad? in category General

Other answers in the category General:

• Where do digital nomads get their medical check-ups done?
• Who qualifies or doesn't qualify to be called a digital nomad?
• What would you do if you made your income completely passive as a digital nomad?
• How do you meet new people, make friends in a new locations when travelling as a family?
• What advice would you give to a digital nomad who is just starting his/her journey?

Some random answers on our wiki :

• When making YouTube videos, do you think that gear matters or is it all about the story? by Jacob Laukaitis in category YouTube
• As a digital nomad, do you like co-working spaces? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Remote work
• What services could one offer as a lawyer digital nomad? by Larissa Bodniowycz in category Law
• How did you attract big companies to work with you? by Lukas Paskauskas in category Marketing
• What legal difficulties can a digital nomad face while launching his own digital company? by Larissa Bodniowycz in category Law
• What is the best job for a digital nomad? by Christopher Dodd in category Remote work
• Can you remember the first time you came across the term "Digital Nomad" - what was your first impression and what was the factor that sparked you to become one? by Becca Brittain in category Travel
• What's the mindset of any successful entrepreneur? by Natalie Sisson in category Startups
• Where do you see the online legal services industry headed? by Larissa Bodniowycz in category Law
• Can you make more than 1 million dollars a year as a remote social media marketer? by Leo Kipfelsberger in category Remote work