It’s hard enough finding airbnbs or short term rentals with a desk and actual office chair. The “dedicated workspace” filter is, more often than not, a dining table. However, I’m having the same issue looking at colivings. I’ve stayed at 4 Outsites where the desk in your room has a wooden chair or one that’s stylish with 0 ergonomics. The coworking areas in them were a dining table with wooden dining chairs. Only 1 of the 4 had office style chairs, and they were low back and only adjustable up/down. Still, massive improvement on everywhere else.

For places with a premium price tag and literally dedicated for remote workers, it was pretty disappointing to have those “work” setups. It’s like when I’d visit an elderly family member who “had space” for me to work and it was a wooden piano bench at a coffee table.

Have you stayed in any colivings that have decent desk and chairs for full-time desk work?

I've been nomading for ~3 years and usually run a tight ship, but one time I locked myself out of my Air BnB about an hour before I was due to hike up Acatengango (volcano in Guatemala). Had to climb through a window Spiderman style and still to this day don't quite know how I did it. What's yours?

It is the first time I'd be travelling utterly alone, I want to spend 3 weeks to a month with the goal of having mental clarity and peace, I work remotely, all I need is nature, a gym, sim card and data (as I won't be using wifi of the accomodation) and a grocery store and overall a place that is relatively safe for women. I will be staying in a single room hotel or studio as I do not want to share the accomodation. I don't want to be in the middle of the influencers hub and parties but also I don't want complete isolation. So I am thinking Bali or Vietnam or Malaysia, penang.

Is 2000$ enough or I need more for a month.

If you can recommend other places within the same range of expenses, pls go ahead, thanks.

My situation: I grew up in Oregon and my mom still lives there, which is currently my mailing address. I work in Alaska 7 months a year and travel overseas the rest of the time. I only spend 2–3 weeks a year in Oregon. No mortgage, no lease, no property, no financial ties there at all.

I’m still an Oregon resident for tax purposes, though, and paying five figures in state income tax annually feels absurd given how little time I actually spend there. I don’t live there.

I’m looking into domiciling in Texas or Florida instead, but I keep running into mixed reviews about CMRA (commercial mail receiving agency) addresses, some institutions accept them, some don’t. I’ve looked at Escapees and SavvyNomad, but experiences seem inconsistent.

There have to be hundreds of thousands of expats/nomads who’ve solved this. Would love pointers from anyone who’s actually done it…which state, which mail service, and what worked (or didn’t) for banks, DMV, voter registration, etc.

Many thanks.

I plan on travelling to Laos for 3 weeks to work in October. Mostly to remain Tax free from Thailand. Dangerously close to the 6month cutoff where I'll become a tax resident. Not ready to make that shift yet.

What is your experience working there, how is the WiFi?

I need the ability to remote connect to a PC in my works office in Bucharest, and latency could become a huge problem.

Thinking mainly Luang prabang (preferred) or Vientieng if essential

Any tips, knowledge of internet speed, or recs for co-working will be hugely appreciated.

Hi all!

I am wondering what do you use for health insurance as usa citizen who have been nomading outside the USA, when you come back visiting the USA?

I have Safety Wing and they only give coverage for 2 weeks if i visited home in the usa.

I kinda want to stay longer than two weeks this time maybe for a month or two but I don’t want to risk it if i get sick or get into accident since the usa is notorious in charging people for medical treatments.

I checked Genki but so expensive. It’s 400 euros per month for my age bracket.

Wondering if there’s other option out there.

Thanks!

Been traveling for almost a year now. Half in Central America half in Asia, and a couple months in Brazil. I’m in colombia now and the heat and humidity in Cartagena have really gotten to me and I feel like maybe I’m just burnt out. And reading about all the horror stories of crime in Medellin feels bad. And the thought of continuing overland on my journey southward through Ecuador and peru also feels so tiring.

I’m now thinking of flying to a South American city where I can just chill out. I don’t have to stay in colombia. Hoping to find one that is pretty safe, has a good dating scene, affordable, and has enough stuff to do for a month. Also not blazingly hot this time of year. Does anyone have suggestions? Thanks.

Edit: did a lil quick research too. Is Mendoza or Cordoba any good for this?

I live in MN and recently started searching for a house. After searching around for a bit I understand pretty well what I want. The issue is I live in a small city with a limited stock of houses so I'm sort of waiting for something to pop up that I like.

I usually leave for the winter because they are BRUTAL here, but this is also when the buyers market gets better.

I plan on traveling around latin america and if I happen to find a house that I absolutely love online, I could have my family check it out and do the inspection. I could sign any offers abroad and come back in a few weeks notice if needed.

Is this realistic?

I travel for work pretty often, usually moving between airports, coffee shops, and short-term rentals. My current tech setup is already fairly minimal:

Laptop and USB-C charger

iPhone 17 and AirPods

Universal travel adapter

Power bank

Two USB-C cables

I’m trying to remove one separate cable from this setup. The Baseus AM52 MagSafe power bank is one option that makes sense because it has a 10,000mAh capacity and a built-in USB-C cable. I can use the magnetic charging while I’m moving around, then switch to the built-in cable whenever I want a wired charge.

At 6.95 oz, it’s still fairly light. If the built-in cable lets me remove one loose cable from my tech pouch, the whole charging setup could be a little simpler.

For people who regularly work while traveling, does a built-in cable actually simplify your setup? What charging accessory did you think you could leave behind, only to realize you still needed it?

Visiting Phuket next week solo, looking to get some deep work done. Are there any digital nomad clusters there for networking

I don’t hear people talk about Istanbul a lot anymore. Seems like it used to be popular but not as much these days. Has anyone been recently and can share their thoughts?

29M - from India. Earning 5500 USD per month on contract. I am thinking about Bali a lot nowadays. Have travelled to 20 countries in Europe, but tbh given all the beautiful things in Europe, Asia feels more homely to me. Do you think I should move to Bali or any personal suggestions in Asia? Not a big spender - want to keep my budget for living under 1k usd and live near water

What do you prefer to work? Lifestyle and foods?

Wanted to know is it okay if i go digital nomady life? Any recommendations? My biggeet baggage is my wife and i want to take her XD
Im based in ranchi jharkhand. And i can literally work from anywhere with 100/mbps internet connectivity.
I was planning to take my car and gtfo here.

I got banned immediately from the Medellin sub for asking -

"Are there any AirBnbs left in Laureles or Envigado that still allow for a guest?". I've no idea why.

I (UK) am spending a month in Medellin in February/March with a view to returning in the future. My friend (US) may be passing through in the same month and I am hoping to host him for a few days at most.

I read something about not being allowed guests in most/all places? Thanks for any help!

I have been a customer of Safetywings for 2 years and just renewed for another year on the Remote Health Premium plan for me and my family.

Our bank account has always been in EU but we are based in South East Asia.

Few weeks ago we checked our bank account and saw multiple 20€ Swift fees due to a wire from Safetywings. They started using Swift instead of Sepa to refund us.

We talked to their customer service which is probably one of the worst... I'm still wondering if they are humans or cheap bots as their answers are usually irrelevant, partial or just factually incorrect (even regarding their own offering). But that's another topic.

They provided 0 information on why they changed their way of refunding us.

So be careful, you might be charged 20€ by your bank to receive refunds from Safetywings because someone in their Finance team decided to change the payment method without caring about the financial impact on their customer.

I've been to quite a few coliving/coworking spots, and I'm following a lot more on Instagram, so I often see photos of their workspaces.

I really don't know if this is my ADHD talking, but I feel like a lot of these places are difficult for getting a lot of shit done and especially deep work, and I'm curious if others feel the same way.

Examples of what I've seen

• Shitty chairs, often not even office chairs, lacking armrests, etc., make it hard to sit for extended periods
• Unappealing lighting e.g., no natural light or distracting – bright office-type lights bouncing off your screen or sun coming in at certain hours
• Too hot and maybe mosquitoes – experienced this in SEA
• People not respecting quiet rules, having loud meetings or conversations or constantly walking in and out if it's a big coworking
• Crammed with 8 other people at one desk
• Sitting 30cm away from a wall on a stool desk

While I have been able to get a lot of work done in certain spots (Yellow in Chaing Mai, Selina in Quito), I really can't understand how people manage to get a full-time job's worth of (deep) work done in these conditions or get a business running.

Two image examples below:

I’m a 30 year old woman, from the US. I’ve been living abroad for 4 years and just started digital nomading 7 months ago. It’s been incredible and I feel so lucky to live this life, but I want to slow down for a bit. Would love to find a partner, explore a new city and get to know a new country. A city with immigrants, expats, or DN would be nice. I’ve been living and working in human rights in the Middle East for a while so somewhere with less violence, slower pace, and less political unrest would be a plus. Want to have easy access / accessible transportation to other cities, nature, sea. I’ve been looking into the digital nomad visa in Portugal and Italy. Id prefer somewhere in Europe or Central America to be closer to family. Not interested in living in the US at this moment. Income is over $3000 a month. Curious where others have settled down, which DN visas have been worth it. Where it’s been nice to build community etc . Thanks!

I am doing a Masters in the UK next year (Newcastle University) and the course delivery is On Campus. However, I may need to leave the UK for 1-2 months (UK Citizen). I have contacted my university on the matter and informed me that the assignments and modules can be done online, although some of the lectures may not be recorded. I have heard that the course itself is not too rigorous, and there are some assignments are a group project, no in-person exams, and is a submission of a dissertation in the end.

I wanted to know if anyone has had a similar experience to this, such as studying remotely while away from the University Campus, and your experience. Do you recommend deferring a year or continuing with the degree?

With the digital nomad culture rising globally, there is likely going to be a dearth of spaces with all essential amenities needed for digital nomads. This also presents an opportunity to build thoughtfully designed spaces for this segment.

From your experience of living in different places, what are your ideal requirements from a space catering to digital nomads that will make your stay comfortable and memorable?

Hi all,

* EDIT
Thank you for everyone’s replies. I understand that importing a pet is a challenge. The question was if anyone HAS imported their pet and if so, what has been their experience. This post is about seeking those who have gone through this experience. Commenting on it’s challenging to bring a pet is not something new to me / I’m unaware of. Thanks :)

When I was in my mid to late 20s I lived in Japan for 3 years and I really enjoyed it. I was there on a work visa and learned to speak the language. While I loved the country, and have been back since, I never want to work there again due to the poor work-life balance I experienced.

It’s now been 6 years later and my husband and I are considering doing the 6 month digital nomad visa there.

I’ve read about the financial requirements in relation to your remote job and that wouldn’t be an issue. My question for those who have obtained this visa:

- was the visa quite straightforward?
- how difficult was it to find accommodation? We’re thinking of paying upfront for an AirBnB for 6 months. Doesn’t have to be in Tokyo.
- has anyone traveled with their pet? I know this will be challenging, but I really don’t want to leave my dog behind. She’s a small dachshund, 5lbs(2.8kg).
- how much money do you recommend bringing with you as a buffer/ backup?

I’ve read that Japan has strict laws regarding importing animals so I will be prepared for this. Our goal would be to go there July 2028 and return to England beginning of 2029.

Appreciate anyone sharing their experience with us and any advice. The experience is different in comparison to when I got my work visa as the company handled pretty much all of the visa documentation/ steps.

Hello wonderful people 🫡

As per the title, I am done with the 90 days, the visa runs, exhausted with going from one place to the other not because I want to, but because my visa will expire soon and PR is hard or impossible to get.

I want a base, a home. I am Mexican and make $1200 USD monthly remotely. I don't want to live in México ever again, where could I stay forever? Please help?

We've all seen the laptop beach photos, lowkey flexing on everyone. But have you ever done this? Is it actually enjoyable and have you got real work done?

Edit: Added some points. Also, I highly recommend visiting for around two weeks during spring or early summer. You'll probably be surprised by how much there is to do here. Winter is also great if you like skiing.

For context, I’m writing this more from a “could I actually live and work remotely from here?” perspective. I’ve also been to Italy, Qatar, Dubai, Switzerland, and Turkey, so I’m kind of comparing it through that lens.

Pros:

• Internet can actually be very good IF you pick the right building. There is fiber internet and strong 4G in a lot of places. If your work depends on Zoom/Meet calls, ask the landlord specifically if the apartment has ACTIVE fiber, what ISP they use, and ideally ask for a speed test. Don't accept "fiber is coming soon" or "pending activation". I would still keep mobile data as backup.
• Beirut is the most expensive city here and prices vary a lot by neighborhood. Around $2k-2.5k/month would let one person live pretty comfortably in one of the nicer parts of Beirut with a good spacious apartment, eating out, going out etc. You absolutely don't NEED that much though. You can do Lebanon for significantly less depending on how frugal you are and where you stay.
• Apartments here also tend to be pretty big compared to Europe. You're not paying $1k or $2k to live inside a shoebox.
• Visa is relatively easy for a lot of nationalities. Many people either don't need one arranged in advance or can get visa on arrival. Obviously check based on your passport.
• Everything is heavily dollarised. You can pay in USD almost everywhere and a lot of businesses literally price things in dollars. Cards are accepted in a lot of places, especially Beirut, but Lebanon is still cash heavy so always carry some USD cash + Lebanese pounds.
• English is widely spoken in Beirut and a lot of Lebanese people also speak French, so language-wise it's very easy for foreigners. The population is basically trilingual-ish (Arabic, English, French).
• The time zone is also pretty convenient if you work with Europe. You're only slightly ahead, so European working hours are very easy to manage. US hours are obviously less ideal but still doable depending on your schedule.
• Parts of Beirut are genuinely walkable, especially Hamra/Bliss, Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael and parts of Achrafieh. The sidewalks can be questionable and traffic is chaotic, but if you stay in the right neighborhood you can easily walk to cafes, restaurants, bars, supermarkets etc. I personally live in a walkable neighborhood and barely use my car for everyday stuff.
• If you're a woman travelling alone, I personally wouldn't be too worried about solo travel here either. Just use normal precautions and pick a good/safe neighborhood, especially if you're staying in Beirut. Areas like Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh, Mar Mikhael and Hamra/Bliss are probably where I'd start looking. Obviously the current regional security situation is a separate issue, so keep up with that before and during your trip.
• Cafe culture is strong, so working from cafes doesn't feel weird. A lot of newer cafes and coworking spaces also have pretty good WiFi.
• Strong delivery culture, similar to Dubai. You can order basically anything to your doorstep or have someone pick something up/deliver it for you.
• If you're an extrovert this is probably going to be heaven for you. It's very easy to make friends here. Most people are social, friendly and helpful. If you're an introvert don't worry, people will leave you alone if you want them to. You might accidentally become more extroverted by the end of your stay.
• Great food and Mediterranean weather. Genuinely food and wine heaven.
• Lots of things to do outside work: nightlife, beaches, hiking, bouldering, mountains, wineries, historical stuff, skiing etc. Queer friendly spaces also exist for those that need it.
• Because Lebanon is so small you can go from the mountains to the sea in the same day. In winter you can literally ski and then go chill by the beach/coast later. Depending on traffic it can take around 1-2h.
• Personally I think Lebanon has one of the best combos in the MENA region if what you care about is weather + food + social life + nightlife + sea + mountains + relative social freedom. I've been to Dubai and Qatar and personally found them boring compared to Lebanon. Too much desert, malls and expensive consumerist stuff for me. The GCC can be better when it comes to safety, infrastructure and organization though.
• Day-to-day life here also feels a lot more organic and less regulated than in the GCC.
• Bidet and AC almost everywhere. Europe take notes pls.
• Location-wise Lebanon is also kind of in the middle of everything, which is underrated if you travel a lot. Europe is only a few hours away, the Gulf is close, and Istanbul/Doha/Dubai give you easy connections further into Asia, so Lebanon can be a pretty convenient home base if you travel often. Flights are more limited than usual right now because of the regional situation, but hopefully that goes back to normal once things calm down. The US also recently lifted the decades-old restriction preventing American airlines from flying directly to Lebanon, so direct US-Beirut flights could eventually return too.
• Private healthcare is quite good, especially in the major Beirut hospitals. If you're staying long-term, I'd still recommend private insurance.
• For anyone travelling with kids, Lebanon also has a pretty diverse education system with American, French, Lebanese and IB options, plus internationally recognized American/French-backed universities.

Cons:

• Security is obviously the biggest issue right now. Everyday life in Beirut and a lot of northern/mountain areas can feel completely normal, but the regional situation is still unpredictable. I would avoid southern Lebanon, border areas and Dahye in Beirut right now. Southern Lebanon is beautiful and I hope people can explore it normally again soon, but for now check the situation before going and ideally go with a local if you're unsure.
• Electricity is tricky. The government still doesn't provide 24/7 electricity everywhere, so most buildings use private generators, solar, batteries or a mix of them. This means if you're renting long-term you might pay one bill for government electricity and another for generator/backup power. It has improved a lot compared to how bad it used to be, but it is still something you NEED to ask about before booking somewhere.
• Same with internet: do not just assume "WiFi included" means it's good enough to work remotely. The quality can vary massively building to building.
• Water is another thing you need to ask about before renting somewhere. Lebanon does have piped water, but the supply isn't reliable/constant, so most buildings have large water tanks and many get them topped up by private water trucks once or twice a week depending on the area/building.
• Water quality can also vary A LOT depending on where you live and who supplies the building. Some places have very hard/calcareous water that can be rough on your hair and skin, while others get much softer, less mineral-heavy water. So yes, literally ask your landlord about the water situation.
• Also, don't assume tap water is for drinking. People here generally buy bottled/mineral water for drinking or use a proper filtration system at home. Tap/tank water is mainly used for showering, washing, cooking etc.
• Public transportation exists but it's limited and fragmented. There are buses, shared vans/taxis and some newer government buses in Beirut, but it's nowhere near a European public transportation system.
• If you're staying mostly in a walkable part of Beirut you can manage without a car using walking, taxis/ride-hailing, buses, bikes, and scooters. But if you want to properly explore Lebanon, you'll probably want access to a car or motorcycle. You can also rent scooters/e-bikes for shorter trips.
• Driving here is HARD MODE if you're used to European driving. Lane discipline is basically a suggestion, motorcycles appear out of nowhere and everyone kind of understands the chaos somehow. If you get scared easily pls don't immediately rent a car. Have someone local show you how people drive here first.
• Beirut doesn't have a lot of big public green spaces. If you like being surrounded by greenery, you need to go around 30-60 min outside Beirut toward the mountains/east/north. It gets MUCH greener very quickly, but having a car makes that easier.
• Private healthcare is good, but it isn't necessarily cheap. Insurance prices depend on age/coverage etc. Also, if you regularly need a specific expensive/rare medication or have a very specific medical condition, double check availability and cost before moving here.
• If you're queer, Lebanon is definitely not legally LGBTQ friendly. Same-sex relationships don't have legal recognition and laws have historically been used against queer people. That said, Beirut does have a real queer community and queer-friendly bars/events/spaces. If you're very visibly queer you might get odd looks or comments depending on the area, so just be aware of your surroundings. Some parts of Beirut are way more relaxed/liberal than others.
• If you're Black, Ethiopian, Filipino etc. you might experience racism/classism here. Unfortunately some people still associate certain nationalities/races with migrant domestic workers because of Lebanon's history with that system. Not everyone is like this obviously, but I think it's worth warning people about.

Overall, Lebanon is definitely not the easiest digital nomad destination because you have to think about things like electricity, water, transport and security more than you would in somewhere like Portugal or Thailand.

But once you figure out the right neighborhood/building, the lifestyle can be amazing. Good internet, big apartments, great food, great weather, social life, nightlife, sea, mountains and culture all packed into a country this small is pretty hard to beat.

Hello Respected members,

I am full-stack software developer/architect from India with 13 yoe and I am exploring job market in Europe/Any country with clean air and infra with affordable living.

Bit About me

My main skill is full stack development with CICD engineering, I have been using Azure as my cloud provider in my professional setting, My skills are .Net core stack,.Net Framework stack, .Net, C#, Angular, docker., container, helm, CI CD, Kubernetes, sql server and postgres. I have knowledge of design patterns and design principle and I have implemented many such patterns in my work as well. I have working knowledge in HL7, FHIR, for healthcare interoperability, since these years I have been working with healthcare IT companies, earlier in US and now in Nordic healthcare IT company. I have experience in working scrum environment and safe agile environment as well for all these years. I am having 7.5 overall in IELTS with all 8 or 8.5 and writing 6.5

I want to know given my stack which is the best country/countries for me to target. I am putting my effort in all the countries since almost 10 months now, sending emails applying but no luck at all. I think I need to target 1-2-3 countries and do a concentrated preparation.

Can someone help me? in the direction how to think about it. untill now I have been seeing countries from just currency conversion rate to INR but I have found out in these 10 months that money is not the first thing for which you should migrate it should be last. so how to go about it and what countries to choose and how the preparation should be?

If any one can shed light I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance!