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7 Jun '16

10d

17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16
7 Jun '16

Split

29°C

Croatia

2 Jun '16

6 Jun '16

6 Jun '16
2 Jun '16

Budapest

27°C

Hungary

24 May '16

1 Jun '16

1 Jun '16
24 May '16

Kiev

21°C

Ukraine

17 May '16

23 May '16

23 May '16
17 May '16

Jerusalem

27°C

Israel

1 Apr '16

2mo

16 May '16

16 May '16
1 Apr '16

Istanbul

16°C

Turkey

6 Feb '16

1mo

7 Mar '16

7 Mar '16
6 Feb '16

Lehi

2015

20 Jul '15

11d

31 Jul '15

31 Jul '15
20 Jul '15

Banff

17°C

Canada

15 May '15

16d

31 May '15

31 May '15
15 May '15

Ensenada

Mexico

5 Jan '15

10d

15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15
5 Jan '15

Tamarindo

31°C

Costa Rica

2014

15 Aug '14

17d

1 Sep '14

1 Sep '14
15 Aug '14

Ubud, Bali

27°C

Indonesia

15 Aug '14

17d

1 Sep '14

1 Sep '14
15 Aug '14

LehiUT, United States

United States

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What's a good and warm place in April to surf with fast internet?

by @jakegibson | 3yr 3 years ago | 9 comments

I landed a remote job that is fully remote with only one team skype meeting a week. I’m looking to leave around March 13th and stay 1 - 3 months in each place. The first place I want somewhere that is warm with good surf. For the group video chat I need at least 5/2 down/up reliable internet. Any recommendations for a place that meets that end of March - April?

I’ve read through the forums / nomads list. I’ve already done Costa Rica and Indo and would like to try somewhere new. Currently looking at Sayuliata Mexico, Canary Islands, and Morocco though I think I’ll wait on the second two since they sound like they are better in the fall.

Thanks!

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Any other outdoor enthusiasts / adventurers like to meet up? (Central America & South Africa)

in South Africa by @jakegibson | 5yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

Till November I have a house in Costa Rica with extra beds. Learning to surf but interested doing some climbing, rafting, hiking.

After November mostly likely Cape Town South Africa for a few months, getting my pilots license but also interested in motorcycle tours, surfing, anything else outdoors.

After that will be looking for a sailing adventure…

I already watch meetup, but am always looking outdoor enthusiasts who are up for more than the casual hike. Anyone in those areas want to plan something? Or do you have a site besides meetup you use?

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Introduce yourself — who are you, where are you and what do you do?

by @coffeeshopceo | 6mo 6 months ago | 672 comments

tl;dr: introduce yourself in this thread.

We must all get sick of the same backpacker travel questions when we meet new friends, I know I do.

You know the ones - where are you from, where’ve you been, where are you going, what do you do, how long have you been doing it - etc.

The novelty of answering these questions wears off after maybe a week, but they’re nonetheless insightful and no matter how much we hate them, we find ourselves asking others.

So let’s bring the dreaded backpacker questionnaire to NomadForum and introduce ourselves shall we?

what’s your name?
where are you from?
how long have you been away from home?
what do you do?
where are you currently?
where are you going?
what has been memorable for you so far?
will you go home anytime soon?
what have you learnt during your time as a nomad?
[insert your own question here]

No need to answer them all if you don’t want to
But the more you share… The merrier!

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Would you like a coworking & coliving space in Panama?

in Panama by @oricoh | 4yr 3 years ago | 15 comments

Hi everybody,
We are at the beginning of a very interesting journey to eventually establish work spaces and accommodation in Panama.
But before we start, we’d love to figure out how Panama is perceived by you, US time zone and currency are any advantages ? Would you prefer more urbanic or beachfront locations ?
All feedback will be highly appreciated.
Cheers =)

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Do you know a small surf town with internet in Mexico?

in Mexico by @nicrose8 | 4yr 4 years ago | 18 comments

I am currently in Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico with my visa but am ready to move. I need internet and would really like surfing and mountain biking to be part of the community I move to.

Does anyone have location suggestions or experience in San Blas, Nayarit; Saladita, Guerrero; or Nexpa, Michoacan? Thanks

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Is Panama a good destination for tax residency for digital nomads?

in Panama by @anonym | 5yr 4 years ago | 23 comments

I’m from Europe and is looking for a country where I can declare my residency, mostly for tax purposes. Panama seems to fit everything. The plan is:

Get permanent residency using “Friendly Nations Visa”
Create a company and get a work permit
Get clients to pay me in that company

Since Panama has territorial tax, all income earned outside Panama has zero taxation.

Is it just that good or is there some hidden catch? I live in a Scandinavian country and they just hate to let people go. Will there be problems in paradise?

The plan is to visit Panama once a year and after five years get a passport.

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Who is planning to visit Croatia in 2016?

in Croatia by @tomislavmamic | 5yr 5 years ago | 8 comments

There was a bunch of nomads visiting Croatia this year, and many said they might return again. I was wondering who else has Croatia in their plans or a wish list for the next year?

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✨ Recommended destinations

This is an algorithmic recommendation based on @jakegibson's trips history to find places they haven't been to yet that other people with similar travels as them also went and liked.

Lisbon

Portugal

Lisbon is the next remote work hub of Europe. There's many reasons why I think that: 1) it already has somewhat of a startup/tech scene because of the annual Web Summit conference 2) which means internet is fast, and there's lots of meetups and it's easy to make friends 3) it's relatively affordable for foreigners compared to Spain and the rest of Europe 4) Portuguese people are super friendly, a lot more friendly than in the rest of the Mediterranean and Europe 5) Lisbon is ideal to go on day/w

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$2,072 / mo

19Mbps

Canggu, Bali

Indonesia

Bali is amazing, but Canggu isn't really that great -- actually there are SO MANY better places, like Uluwatu, Gili Islands or even Ubud that I can't understand the hype. As almost everyone said below, beaches are crappy, roads are terrible, sidewalks are non-existent and having a motorbike is a must. On the other side, food is great and cafes are pretty reasonable with all those incredible bowls. Anyway I wouldn't recommend it for more than a week.

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🌧 Feels 35° 95° 29° 84°🥵AQI 35

$1,381 / mo

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Berlin

Germany

Berlin is overall a great city to be. Food is cheap and everywhere, easy to go out and have fun/meet for business. Rent has crept up but still far better value than where I came from. Internet: 36 EUR/month get me 450/40 mbps (cable -> DOCSIS 3.0) Public transport is 2.70 EUR/ticket. No woman I know has said they felt unsafe. Some really odd, xenophobic sounding comments on here. Biggest downsides IMO: service quality at restaurants - not that people are rude, but they don't seem to particular

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🌦 Feels 6° 43° 8° 46°AQI 46

$3,063 / mo

33Mbps

Chiang Mai

Thailand

Chiang Mai used to be N.1 for the digital nomad life. It is still great and you can find really cheap apartments (300-400$) and restaurants (2-3$ for a main). Wouldn't recommend staying there during the burning season. The best area is Nimman, but it's also the most expensive. You can stay in the old city that's very nice but that gets noisy during the weekend for the night markets. Last but not least, very safe city. All in all would go back in a heartbeat.

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$1,110 / mo

19Mbps

Barcelona

Spain

During winter is quite safe plus much cheaper. Some nightclubs are free and yet there is still a lot of people. Great por lgbtq+ community.

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🌧 Feels 12° 54° 14° 57°AQI 38

$2,935 / mo

30Mbps

Singapore

They say you get what you pay for. After having traveled the previous 4 months in India, Cambodia, VietNam, Myanmar and Thailand, Singapore was so easy! The subway system is a marvel, streets signs were easy to read, everyone speaks English (that just makes it easy for me as an English speaker) it is safe, clean, and parks are gorgeous. I was there as COVID 19 was breaking out fairly fast and that put a damper on my time but I was so happy to be there anyway and plan to go back. For digital

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🌥 Feels 36° 97° 29° 85°🥵AQI 65

$2,872 / mo

89Mbps

Prague

Czechia

I visited Prague on more than one occasion and tried something new each time. I really wanted to enjoy it, but unfortunately it turned out to be one of my least favourite cities. Perhaps it was just me, but there was an overwhelming sense of distrust and dislike towards foreigners, you have to try pretty hard to blend in if you want to experience the life of a local & avoid the tourism. I met some wonderful people and and there’s some cool communities to be part of, but another extended stay

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🌥 Feels 6° 43° 7° 44°AQI 19

$2,138 / mo

34Mbps

London

United Kingdom

London is a SO beautiful city. The historical center is cute, but also majestic and luxurious. You feel the culture at every step. British people are really kind and welcoming! Plus, more than just one, you can enjoy TWO skylines 😍 so many skyscrapers, nothing beats its collection in Europe.

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☀️ Feels 5° 41° 6° 43°AQI 54

$4,124 / mo

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Turkey

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🌥 Feels 12° 53° 12° 54°AQI 102😷

2mo

$847 / mo

9Mbps

United States

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🌥 Feels 7° 45° 8° 46°AQI 24

17d

$3,216 / mo

42Mbps

Indonesia

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17d

$913 / mo

9Mbps

Mexico

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16d

$1,453 / mo

11Mbps

Canada

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11d

$2,797 / mo

23Mbps

Costa Rica

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10d

$2,563 / mo

7Mbps

Croatia

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10d

$1,938 / mo

16Mbps

Ukraine

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$1,129 / mo

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Ubud, Bali

Indonesia

Honestly, this is an awesome place to be if you're actually trying to get work done. It's a bit of an older vibe than Canggu, and there's certainly a big chunk of yogi's kicking around — but I liked it much better than Canggu and found it less pretentious. Plus, you can drive down there in 45mins whenever you want some beach or party vibes. As others mentioned, there's some great coworking spaces, cheap warungs, some really nice spots to stay cheaply if you go just outside of the mad tourist

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🌧 Feels 32° 90° 28° 83°🥵AQI 36

$1,084 / mo

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Tamarindo

Costa Rica

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🌥 Feels 35° 95° 30° 86°🥵AQI 9

$2,985 / mo

7Mbps

Banff

Canada

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$3,016 / mo

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Istanbul

Turkey

I spent one year in Istanbul and it's absolutely amazing. The city is really safe, I went back home really late during the night, walking, without any problem. Parties are really fun and there are all kinds of spots to have fun (bars, nightclubs, restaurants...). The city has a lot of cafés to work at and most of them have free and reliable wifi. Definitely recommend!

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🌥 Feels 11° 52° 12° 53°AQI 41

$1,081 / mo

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Jerusalem

Israel

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$4,668 / mo

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Kiev

Ukraine

I've been in Kiev on and off since 2016. A nice city in summer. Walkable. Beaches. Nature. Interesting, cultured people. Great restaurant scene. 30 degrees and sunny isn't uncommon. In winter it's a harsh place to live - the city's infrastructure (water, heating, roads) can't handle it. Lots of coworking spaces and good cafes. Many talented, low-priced freelancers available to hire. The Airbnbs in the city are generally awful - either filled with ancient Soviet furniture or ugly, cheap modern

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$1,438 / mo

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Budapest

Hungary

I stayed here for a month in July last year. There's lots of cool aspects to the city but I hated it when I was there. The city has a problem with British stag parties, so if you look like you're a British male and speak English expect to be treated with disdain (it's fair enough) The Hungarians can just generally be unfriendly, especially bartenders. It's a weird experience waiting to be served while 3 people ignore you. Or buying the same drink and getting charged whatever they want (700-1500

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Split

Croatia

Split is a very pleasant town. You have Roman ruins, clear Adriatic waters, ferries to Hvar and other islands. Places to stay are affordable, food is medium priced. English is pretty commonly spoken. You can explore the town in about two days, but it seems a very pleasant place to live (I’ve been here 2 weeks & plan to stay for 2 months).

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🌧 Feels 14° 57° 15° 59°AQI 8

$2,747 / mo

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