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What is the best size for a eBook reader for travel?
I’m looking to buy an eBook reader that will be with me pretty much everywhere (planes, buses, cafés, hostels, coworking spaces, even sometimes outdoors at the beach), so I wanted to pick the brain of those of you who read often on the go.I mostly read novels, but I also want the option to occasionally check PDFs, guides, or articles I’ve saved. My main concern when looking for the best eBook read...
Airbnb vs Booking vs Agoda vs Vrbo: where do you book your accommodation?
I see more and more nomads complaining about Airbnb fees getting crazy expensive, but I personally still haven't found a better alternative that I find overwhelmingly better. So, I was curious: where have you personally found the best deals or overall value for money?How do you usually check prices across these platforms?Have you ever had the listing not live up to the photos/description?And did y...
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...
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 ...
Cartagena, Colombia: is it actually worth it?
I'm thinking to go to Colombia with my girlfriend, and we’re trying to figure out how much time to spend and if we should even bother to go to Cartagena. It looks like a nice beach city, but I’m a bit worried it might be too touristy and not give us the real Colombian experience. I've heard some crazy stories and looks like there is a lot of sex tourism there, so I'm not sure if it's worth it or n...