Sergio Sala is a Spanish digital nomad, YouTuber, and content creator who has visited over 100 cities across 40+ countries since going fully location-independent in 2014. His website and YouTube channel offer city guides, gear recommendations, and practical resources for people living and working remotely. He films on the ground, connecting with local nomad communities and governments to capture the real texture of each destination.
Sergio Sala — City Guides and Nomad Resources from the Road
Sergio Sala started out studying architecture in Spain, then pivoted to building websites for architecture firms — only to discover that the work could be done from anywhere. In 2014 he made it official, relocating to Lima, Peru and committing to a fully location-independent life. More than a decade later, he has passed through 100+ cities in 40+ countries and turned those experiences into one of the more grounded and practical voices in the digital nomad content space.
What He Covers
His site at sergiosala.com organizes content into three main pillars:
- City guides — on-the-ground looks at destinations popular with remote workers, going beyond the usual listicle format to connect with local communities, coworking operators, and even city governments working to attract nomads.
- Gear — a curated list of equipment he actually uses on the road, from cameras and audio kit to ergonomic work setups.
- Blog — longer-form writing on topics like travel security (he learned some lessons the hard way after gear theft), laptop ergonomics for remote workers, and honest takes on what the nomad lifestyle actually looks like day-to-day.
His content is primarily in English and aimed at people who are already working remotely or seriously considering it — not aspirational travel porn, but practical navigation.
The YouTube Channel
Sergio is best known as a YouTuber. His videos lean documentary in style, following him through cities and conversations with locals and fellow nomads rather than polished travel-influencer setups. That approach has earned him press coverage from outlets and communities like Outpost Coworking, Wifi Tribe, and The Maverick Show, all of which have featured him in interviews about transitioning into full-time content creation.
Why It's Worth Following
What sets Sergio apart from a lot of nomad content creators is context. He started remote work before the term "digital nomad" went mainstream, and his perspective reflects that longer arc — including the failures, the logistical grind, and the genuine rewards of having built a sustainable remote career over years rather than months. His gear guide and city resources are practical tools for working nomads rather than aspirational mood boards.
For nomads who want honest, experience-backed guidance on living and working globally, Sergio Sala's site and channel are a reliable reference.
