Alexa West’s self-published series, The Solo Girl’s Travel Guide, covering Asia Pacific and Mexico, has sold more than 65,000 copies worldwide

The author’s social media and email marketing network includes more than 90,000 followers and subscribers

The number of remote workers and “digital nomads” (people traveling while working) has more than tripled in the past few years, from 4.8 million to 15.5 million

Instead of corporate ladders, physical possessions, and nuclear families, today’s generations are seeking purpose, experiences, and adventure