10 Nov '23 | 9d | 19 Nov '23 | 19 Nov '23 10 Nov '23 |
Nashville, TN12ยฐC 53ยฐF |
United States | ||||
9 Sep '23 | 2mo | 10 Nov '23 | 10 Nov '23 9 Sep '23 |
New York City, NY24ยฐC 74ยฐF |
United States | ||||
26 Aug '23 | 14d | 9 Sep '23 | 9 Sep '23 26 Aug '23 |
Doha39ยฐC 102ยฐF |
Qatar | ||||
5 Aug '23 | 21d | 26 Aug '23 | 26 Aug '23 5 Aug '23 |
Dubai38ยฐC 100ยฐF |
United Arab Emirates | ||||
14 Feb '23 | 6mo | 5 Aug '23 | 5 Aug '23 14 Feb '23 |
New York City, NY1ยฐC 33ยฐF |
United States | ||||
7 Feb '23 | 7d | 14 Feb '23 | 14 Feb '23 7 Feb '23 |
New Orleans, LA14ยฐC 57ยฐF |
United States | ||||
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26 Nov '22 | 2mo | 7 Feb '23 | 7 Feb '23 26 Nov '22 |
New York City, NY10ยฐC 50ยฐF |
United States | ||||
Back at my normal base of operations for now |
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13 Nov '22 | 12d | 25 Nov '22 | 25 Nov '22 13 Nov '22 |
Singapore28ยฐC 82ยฐF |
Singapore | ||||
6 Nov '22 | 7d | 13 Nov '22 | 13 Nov '22 6 Nov '22 |
Siem Reap30ยฐC 85ยฐF |
Cambodia | ||||
5 Nov '22 | 24h | 6 Nov '22 | 6 Nov '22 5 Nov '22 |
Singapore28ยฐC 82ยฐF |
Singapore | ||||
Overnight layover, why not do it at Singapore? Love this city |
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8 Oct '22 | 28d | 5 Nov '22 | 5 Nov '22 8 Oct '22 |
Kuta, Bali27ยฐC 81ยฐF |
Indonesia | ||||
29 Sep '22 | 9d | 8 Oct '22 | 8 Oct '22 29 Sep '22 |
Bangkok31ยฐC 87ยฐF |
Thailand | ||||
First ever international return! |
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26 Sep '22 | 3d | 29 Sep '22 | 29 Sep '22 26 Sep '22 |
Hanoi30ยฐC 86ยฐF |
Vietnam | ||||
Collecting my sister and we're off to Bangkok! |
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18 Sep '22 | 8d | 26 Sep '22 | 26 Sep '22 18 Sep '22 |
Da Nang29ยฐC 84ยฐF |
Vietnam | ||||
Third and final leg of the Vietnam trip before going back to Hanoi for 1 day and onward to the next place! |
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11 Sep '22 | 7d | 18 Sep '22 | 18 Sep '22 11 Sep '22 |
Ho Chi Minh City30ยฐC 86ยฐF |
Vietnam | ||||
Second leg, meeting more Vietnamese speaking buddies/friends and seeing the city of Ho Chi Minh (Saigon :D) |
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2 Sep '22 | 9d | 11 Sep '22 | 11 Sep '22 2 Sep '22 |
Hanoi30ยฐC 86ยฐF |
Vietnam | ||||
After 2 years of learning Vietnamese and finding a number of Vietnamese speaking partners on HelloTalk, it is time to finally start my work journey to Vietnam. First stop; Hanoi! |
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โจ Recommended destinations they haven't been
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Love it! Don't expect them to speak English, that is NOT their native language. If you're going to go, learn some Spanish and respect their culture. No gentrification in Mexico, please.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 25° 77° 25° 77° 0 $2,033 / mo 70 MbpsChiang Mai has had a deep Buddhist influence running over the last 1,000 years and this can be felt in the helpfulness, patience and generosity of the Thai and long-term transplants you come across. The city has an active community scene (nomads, spiritual seekers, hikers, creatives), several mountains with hiking spots and waterfalls surrounding the city, over 20 water bodies inside the city -- many have cafes and walks around, several public parks, and over 13 national parks with campgrounds w
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 36° 97° 36° 98° ๐ฅต AQI 174 ๐ท 0 $973 / mo 68 MbpsStayed for 2 weeks after almost a year n a half in LatAm. Beautiful city; great food options- especially for Asian food lovers. Plenty of authentic Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese options for about 50% of what you would pay in a Western city. Decent hostels will cost $11-$15 weekdays and between $18-$30 on weekends.... Good internet; beautiful architecture and people but it is true Hungarians can be very cold at times. Overall a good stay with many destinations just a quick and cheap flight/tr
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 10° 50° 11° 52° AQI 53 ๐ท 0 $2,345 / mo 117 MbpsAthens is a fantastic city. Locals are friendly and food is fantastic. There isn't a huge amount to do, but for a short stay it's definitely worth the visit.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 17° 63° 16° 61° AQI 139 ๐ท 0 $2,910 / mo 58 MbpsI've been hanging out in Berlin on and off for 30 years. It is very safe for women. It is much friendlier than it used to be. There are loads of vegan restaurants now. The nightlife and specially jazz clubs are amazing! I have an excellent apartment to rent out in Wedding - which used to have a boring reputation but now is very cool.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 5° 41° 6° 42° AQI 42 0 $3,749 / mo 78 MbpsWas here in Mid-2023. Bali has completely changed from when I last visited in 2017. Full of arrogant influences and degenerate party people who are entitled and have no respect for the locals. Many Uber drivers told me they are starting to get annoyed because a lot of Westerners donโt respect anythingโฆ. Pollution and traffic are on the rise. It is turning into Kuta. Probably one of the least walkable places, forget walking on the sidewalk unless you want to get taken out. A lot of accidents
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 32° 90° 28° 82° AQI 50 0 $1,940 / mo 45 MbpsI don't know exactly how Barcelona is still considered safe but it's far from it. It's probably the most dangerous city to live in Madrid and one of the most dangerous in europe, with constant pick-pocketing and even violent crimes to get your wallet and phone in certain areas. If you like a peaceful life, Barcelona is not the place anymore!!
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 18° 64° 18° 64° AQI 72 ๐ท 0 $4,205 / mo 97 MbpsCanโt recommend Ubud. Itโs just the same overdeveloped and overpriced mentally isolated tourist trap that is Canggu, just a bit worse. If you have never been anywhere else, it might be okay for 2 weeks, but to any seasoned traveller itโs a the type of place you dread.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 29° 84° 26° 79° ๐ฅต AQI 50 0 $1,913 / mo 36 Mbpsโค๏ธ Favorites
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โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 16° 61° 16° 60° 12yr $3,891 / mo 56 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 32° 90° 28° 82° AQI 50 28d $1,005 / mo 16 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 31° 87° 29° 83° 27d $1,092 / mo 30 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 34° 93° 31° 87° ๐ฅต 23d $1,420 / mo 41 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 27° 81° 26° 78° 21d $3,501 / mo 15 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 37° 99° 31° 87° ๐ฅต 19d $4,235 / mo 49 Mbps
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 28° 82° 29° 83° 14d $4,325 / mo 14 Mbps
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๐ฌ Most visits
New York is cool. Iโve visited multiple times to see my family throughout my life, and recently came back from my first post-COVID trip there. Yes, itโs very expensive โ but there is no city on earth thatโs more captivating in my opinion. I used to think that New Yorkers were smug by claiming that NYC was better than everywhere else, but now I totally get it lol. My personal favourite neighbourhood is the Upper East Side, which is where youโll find the coveted Museum Mile. But I also
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 11° 52° 11° 52° 19x $6,369 / mo 86 MbpsSoโฆ amazing food. Great public transportation. Very clean. But very conformist. Self expression limited. The irony of seeing an exhibit on graffiti, yet no actual graffiti in the streets. And the causal racism especially if youโre brown. You could be British born but still expect to be sat far away from everyone else at cocktail bars, experience comments and have weird assumptions made.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 37° 99° 31° 87° ๐ฅต 3x $4,235 / mo 49 MbpsI've been to New Orleans plenty of time as a tourist, but this is my first time being a digital nomad and working down here for 3 weeks. Something about New Orleans always brings me back. Such a unique and one-of-a-kind place that while has gotten more expensive over the years, still is far more affordable than many places in the US. A lot of cheap good fun to have here and some amazing food. I will admit your safety factor will depend heavily on the area you're staying at.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 24° 75° 24° 74° 3x $4,589 / mo 51 MbpsI recently visited Amsterdam for the third time (and the first time since 2018). I personally think it's a little overrated, but a cool place to visit nonetheless. The architecture is beautiful, and there are lots of good places to eat. I don't like the main area of the canals in the city centre; it smells of weed and is often packed. However, the outer edges - such as the Jordaan district - are less busy and more interesting in my opinion. One thing that surprised me is how much trash was o
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 12° 54° 12° 53° AQI 23 2x $5,946 / mo 106 MbpsThe most vietnamese city in Vietnam. The Old Quarter and West Lake are the highlights. If you come, try the egg coffee. Be mindful Vietnam has cracked down on visas, and it is not as friendly to foreigners. I was able to relax after I received a 5-year spousal visa.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 30° 86° 27° 81° AQI 141 ๐ท 2x $1,143 / mo 45 MbpsA dystopian cyberpunk metropolis, a veritable Night City, both chaotic and well run, livable yet poisonous. Follow the classic advice: stay near the BTS, skyscraper condo, work from mall libraries, cafes, and commons, donโt be outside. Outsource your chores. On a western salary or with savings, youโll be playing life on easy mode. Focus your energy on meeting people, honing your body, and learning new skills. Thereโs a reason itโs number 1. You can disagree, but try to find it.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 40° 104° 34° 93° ๐ฅต AQI 90 ๐ท 2x $1,423 / mo 86 MbpsWarsaw, as a destination for digital nomads, presents a mixed bag of experiences. It's often praised for its affordability, good quality of life, and excellent infrastructure, including fast internet and walkable neighborhoodsใ8โ sourceใใ7โ sourceใ. However, it's also characterized by a bustling atmosphere, high traffic, and an ongoing political agenda that some find off-putting. While many digital nomads and locals have found a home in Warsaw, it's worth noting that this city may not
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐จ Feels 4° 39° 6° 42° AQI 45 1x $2,746 / mo 128 MbpsI lived in Krakรณw for 13 years. Before I was nomad I worked in Krakรณw from office, studied here. I see lots of reviews mention Stare Miasto. In fact biggest gem these days is Podgรณrze neighbourhood, for lots of locals and expats this is trending area now. It's close to old town an to Kazimierz and has growing numbers of restaurants and delicatessen of various cusines, besides Polish mostly Italian, Jewish, Middle-Eastern, Georgian, Ukrainian, Indian. You can see it's reflected on the neighbou
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 1° 34° 3° 38° AQI 43 1x $2,348 / mo 36 Mbps๐ Most time spent
New York is cool. Iโve visited multiple times to see my family throughout my life, and recently came back from my first post-COVID trip there. Yes, itโs very expensive โ but there is no city on earth thatโs more captivating in my opinion. I used to think that New Yorkers were smug by claiming that NYC was better than everywhere else, but now I totally get it lol. My personal favourite neighbourhood is the Upper East Side, which is where youโll find the coveted Museum Mile. But I also
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 11° 52° 11° 52° 12yr $6,369 / mo 86 MbpsI've been to New Orleans plenty of time as a tourist, but this is my first time being a digital nomad and working down here for 3 weeks. Something about New Orleans always brings me back. Such a unique and one-of-a-kind place that while has gotten more expensive over the years, still is far more affordable than many places in the US. A lot of cheap good fun to have here and some amazing food. I will admit your safety factor will depend heavily on the area you're staying at.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 24° 75° 24° 74° 1mo $4,589 / mo 51 Mbpsdo not recommend. it's hectic, beach is filthy. full of Aussies getting loose because you're not allowed to do anything that promotes happiness in AusNanny prison complex!!
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 32° 90° 28° 82° AQI 50 28d $1,717 / mo 27 MbpsLived here for over a year, but I only recommend short visits. Contrary to what you hear, there is plenty of crime in parts of Dubai. Talking about that crime is considered taboo and, in many cases, is illegal. Sexual assault and gang violence against expats took place just outside my building, to people who lived in my building. I went to the police station a few times, but the issue was never handled and no arrests were ever made. I have videos of (unspecified) crimes taking place here, but
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 27° 81° 26° 79° AQI 118 ๐ท 21d $3,627 / mo 51 MbpsSoโฆ amazing food. Great public transportation. Very clean. But very conformist. Self expression limited. The irony of seeing an exhibit on graffiti, yet no actual graffiti in the streets. And the causal racism especially if youโre brown. You could be British born but still expect to be sat far away from everyone else at cocktail bars, experience comments and have weird assumptions made.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ง Feels 37° 99° 31° 87° ๐ฅต 19d $4,235 / mo 49 MbpsA dystopian cyberpunk metropolis, a veritable Night City, both chaotic and well run, livable yet poisonous. Follow the classic advice: stay near the BTS, skyscraper condo, work from mall libraries, cafes, and commons, donโt be outside. Outsource your chores. On a western salary or with savings, youโll be playing life on easy mode. Focus your energy on meeting people, honing your body, and learning new skills. Thereโs a reason itโs number 1. You can disagree, but try to find it.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety โ๏ธ Feels 40° 104° 34° 93° ๐ฅต AQI 90 ๐ท 15d $1,423 / mo 86 MbpsHow TF is this on Nomadlist? No one in their right mind should live there. In fact, everyone living there is either: Qatari, a desperate immigrant being paid peanuts for a shitty job, or a wealthy expat looking to pay 0% tax. The vibe is strange, like everyone knows everyone else is there for money. I've met some super desperate immigrants who told me horror stories. Please, don't support this place, spend your time and money elsewhere.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 28° 82° 29° 84° 14d $4,325 / mo 14 MbpsThe most vietnamese city in Vietnam. The Old Quarter and West Lake are the highlights. If you come, try the egg coffee. Be mindful Vietnam has cracked down on visas, and it is not as friendly to foreigners. I was able to relax after I received a 5-year spousal visa.
โญ๏ธ All ๐ต Cost ๐ก ๐ Liked ๐ฎ Safety ๐ฅ Feels 30° 86° 27° 81° AQI 141 ๐ท 12d $1,143 / mo 45 Mbps