Since then, the number and quality of products and services that facilitate life on the road as a digital nomad -- and foreign travel in general -- have increased radically.

Here's what's new.

Alternative housing sites. A new generation of websites help you find rental housing. The leader, , lets you plug in a city and add your criteria, including price. If you want to be stunned, check out what you can rent in Spain for (include Wi-Fi).

Much of the rental housing is available at steeply discounted weekly and monthly rates.

Note that you can use these sites not only to find accommodations abroad, but also to rent out your own home to offset your costs.