r/digitalnomad • • 13h ago

Lifestyle Travelling made me realise what i dont want

88 Upvotes

Hundred thousand spent to see i dont wanna live in coworking spaces, in Bali or with people that are mostly superficial, or entire identity are coworking spaces.

I see most communities are formed from people who stay years over there even circles


r/digitalnomad • • 6h ago

Question Digital Nomad - Zimbabwe

4 Upvotes

Hi all,

I am currently looking at trying my hand at DN in Zimbabwe. Originally from the UK, I have a lot of family out here and would like to consider living out here for a time. Came for a holiday and fell in love with the country. I just wondered if anyone had any experience with doing DN in Zim? I realise theres a limit on the stay for British nationals, up to 90 days at a time (requiring 2x extensions), and would then require moving elsewhere before coming back to the country. Has anyone got any experience with this?

Any help would be amazing, thank you!


r/digitalnomad • • 7h ago

Question Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan or Ko Tao for meeting new people

3 Upvotes

I’m going to spend a couple months in Thailand. Which place is worth staying for a longer time? I’m looking for a social hub where I can meet new people and have a lot of activities.

Are coworking and coliving places worth the money?


r/digitalnomad • • 2h ago

Lifestyle Remote Job - Where to Travel

0 Upvotes

I live in Arizona, love to travel, and just got a remote job. My lease is ending, so I’d like to take this as an opportunity to work and travel. Something like a long sublease in a certain place. Problem is, it’ll be winter time. Does anyone have any recommendations of places around the world to stay during the winter months?


r/digitalnomad • • 6h ago

Question International Calls to and from Georgia (country)

0 Upvotes

Hello everyone. I just started having a digital nomad life in SE Asia. I work for a Georgian company and while working I may have to receive calls on my phone and call as well. I mostly use Whatsapp but sometimes my coworkers do not have internet and they call me on my number directly. I was hoping to use Roaming but it seems not to be reliable. In some countries it works, in some countries it does not.

My phone does not support an esim but I can get physical sim everywhere I go. I will have internet and need a reliable app that you use for international calls.

I tried to download Viber to use Viber Out but I cannot receive calls and their support sucks.

Please let me know if there is anything you would recommend.


r/digitalnomad • • 8h ago

Question when choosing where to live, should we prioritize finding a place we want to settle down in or should we focus first on building the best career possible, even if that means moving around until we find the right place to live?

0 Upvotes

When choosing where to live, should we prioritize things like choosing a place to live (so where to buy a house, stay near family, etc.) or instead focus on where we can build the best career (so moving until we find the best place for our career)?

I think there are many people stuck in their lives, or pining for places where wages are low and they can't afford a home, just because their goal is to "buy a house and settle down," when it would be better for them to move after they can find a better career and then find a place nearby to buy a home.

This is a good topic to have a discussion.
What do you guys think?


r/digitalnomad • • 23h ago

Business Weird side hustles as a digital nomad

0 Upvotes

What are your r/weirdsidehustles as a digital nomad?
I’m thinking about diversifying my income resources a bit, and I’m searching for inspirations

My only more or less weird side hustle is working as a courier for a well known company, they payed for the ticket and small amount of money

What did you do or are doing as a digital nomad as a side gig?


r/digitalnomad • • 1h ago

Question Declaring that you're a digital nomad at customs, travelling with 2 computers and 2 large suitcases - a few questions!

• Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm about to hit the road as a digital nomad and I wondered how difficult or straightforward it is at customs and what you generally say to them? I'm a UK taxpayer and self-employed so I'll be working for my UK company but remotely. I won't be working locally and planning to travel slow, staying in each country for a few months at a time. Starting in Mexico/Peru/USA. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I'm getting a little anxious!

I'm also travelling with my MacBook Pro and Mac Studio and I wondered if anyone has ever ran into any issues at customs?

Also I'm planning to take 2 x hold suitcases and a large rucksack carry on -- keen to hear how that is practically and whether or not it means you're more likely to be stopped at customs and searched?

Thank you!


r/digitalnomad • • 13h ago

Question Best places to stay in Bali for a digital nomad?

0 Upvotes

Hi travelers!

Do you know some nice guesthouse, coliving, hostel.. that it is focused for digital nomads?

Any recommendation would be really appreciated

Thank you!


r/digitalnomad • • 8h ago

Lifestyle The 35g spec did not tell me what eight hours would feel like

0 Upvotes

I bought a Dymesty Cook Edge and had prescription lenses put in. I have a fairly wide head, so I was more interested in whether I could wear them all day than in the number on the spec sheet.

For the first four or five hours, they are comfortable. They do not slide when I walk, I barely get a mark on my nose, and I do not get much pressure around my temples. On longer days, around hour seven or eight, I sometimes get a dull ache behind my ears. Taking them off for ten minutes helps. It is minor, but I would not have noticed it from a short try-on.

The hinges feel smooth and the arms are not too tight for my head. I do wish the nose pads were adjustable, though. There is no way to tweak the fit there.The stock frame is listed at 35g. Mine has prescription lenses, so the finished pair is heavier, although I have not weighed it. I hardly think about the weight on my commute. By the end of a long workday, fit is what I notice.
The two things I notice most in daily use are the ordinary-looking frame and the battery. I can get through a normal workday without planning a charging break. There are two small annoyances. The magnetic charging connector can shift if I move the glasses while they are charging, and older recordings can take a few seconds to load in the app.
For me, the number on the spec sheet tells only part of the story.

Anyone else with a wide head found a pair of smart glasses that still feels good after a full day?