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What’s the toughest part of the nomadic lifestyle in your experience?
What do you think it’s the hardest thing about being a digital nomad in your opinion?Is it struggling to find remote work?Not being able to build deeper friendships?Dating and relationships constantly ending?Feeling lonely even in busy places?Missing family for long periods?Not feeling connected to your old life anymore?Anything else?I know everyone has their own view on this as it's based on the ...
🛏️ Would you ever split a hotel room with another solo traveler to save money?
Hey fellow nomads 👋Quick question I’ve been thinking about while traveling solo on a budget —Would you consider sharing a hotel room with another verified solo traveler if:– you could both save 50% on the booking– you had matching travel dates– and you could choose who you matched with (like in Couchsurfing or Bumble BFF)?Hotels usually charge the same for 1 or 2 guests… so there’s potential to s...
Which are the cheapest and safest Caribbean islands?
Starting to plan for winter already and thinking maybe that the Caribbean could be a great spot. But I know it can get pricey fast, and safety is also a factor in some places, especially when you’re staying for a few weeks or months and not just doing the resort thing.I’m looking for recommendations on islands that are both affordable and safe for digital nomads or long-term travelers. It should i...
Portable hotspot for international travel: any recommendations?
I’ve been jumping between countries a lot lately and relying mostly on local SIMs and eSIMs but I’m starting to think it might be time to invest in a good portable hotspot. I’ve had a few situations where the airbnb wifi was unreliable, and tethering from my phone drains the battery way too fast when I’m working all day.Ideally looking for something that works well internationally (not just in the...
Winter sport destinations for nomads?
What are your favourite winter sport destinations for digital nomads? Me and my partner love snowboarding and backcountry splitboard touring and we're exploring different options for this winter that doesn't break the bank. We've already spent winter seasons in: Bulgaria – Bansko resortJapan – Madarao resortGeorgia – Gudauri resort We're trying to see if anyone has experience with less expensive c...
Best alternative to Skype now that it doesn't exist anymore?
I used to rely on Skype all the time while traveling, especially for making quick calls to book restaurants, deal with travel emergencies, or sort out stuff like car rentals when local numbers wouldn’t work from my mobile.Now that Skype’s basically dead, I’m scrambling to find a solid alternative. I’m not talking about Zoom-style video meetings or Whatsapp, which of course I use, I mean something ...
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): what's your experience?
Has anyone here actually applied for or used the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)? It's supposedly particularly great for remote workers and freelancers, but I’m more curious about the real experience.How easy was the application process?Any issues at immigration?Did they ask for proof of remote work or income?How long did it take to get approved?Any weird requirements or unexpected costs?Also,...