I’m thinking Greece for late fall until Christmas, I’ll follow updates

No, sorry – I would e-mail Agata at the address in my previous reply.

OK, it looks like the Meraki group in Greece would prefer to discuss details and needs about a nomad gathering in our FaceBook group – and I’d really prefer they coordinate things instead of me. Again, just search for Nomads for Sustainability and Social Good and I’ll add you. If you’re not on FaceBook, you may e-mail Agata Bez at: [email protected] with your needs and interests. I’ll update this thread when decisions are made. Thanks!

I’ve asked a woman from the Meraki People group in Greece to take over coordination with nomads, as I’m unsure if I can make it to Greece in 2016, and would rather someone affiliated directly with the group coordinate this effort to see what people’s needs are. Hopefully she will join this thread but if not I’ll let people know how to contact them.

That still leaves November/ December plans open for me, and I should probably start a new thread, but I’d still love to see if anyone working on a social/ digital project would like to gather somewhere for mutual inspiration. I have a “cleanweb” project I’ve been kicking around for a while, would love feedback. Maybe we could choose a city where a Global Climate March will take place end of November – I was thinking Valencia?

Nice initiative! I definitely agree that we need more of this.

I would be interested in joining it (or a similar initiative) starting mid-March 2016.

xavier AT antoviaque.org

Just requested access to the FB Nomads for Sustainability group (100th member, w00t). My wife and I would potentially be interested in this late summer / early fall 2016. contact: tyler -at- owlandbear.org

Yes, judging from the number of people who have joined our Nomads for Sustainability and Social Good group on FB this past week (after I posted about it here), I think there is a hunger in the nomad community for more opportunities like this. So again, feel free to join the group and post your own ideas. (Btw, I’m also open to hosting the group somewhere other than FB but these days it’s hard to know where… I love the simplicity of this forum and am tempted to request group functionality here, but don’t want to add to Pieter’s already long feature request list… lol)

Thanks for trying anyway.

Doesnt have to be Greece, maybe at least for now we can all be mindful of freeing up some time for something similar next year, hopefully with better internet. Everyone can forget Australia on that front lol along with the costs.

Hey,

Im currently in Greece, just arrived back here. Im in Corfu as a way in to Albania and have no solid plans after here. €500 a month is a lot to pay in Greece, I was here earlier this year for 2 months on the islands and stayed in hotels for a little over half that… But, if there is a group of like like minded people and co working space then I would be interested for sure. What dates are you thinking now?

Damn, this sucks big time. I’m booked up this year

I’ve sent a request for your FB group and will keep my eyes peeled for further developments.

So, the latest is the Internet might be upgraded in December or January. I’ll update this thread in the future if there is a new opportunity. Thanks, everyone, who expressed interest.

I agree, @wanderingdev. Here in Croatia it’s always the upload speed that’s a problem (when there is a problem), and I think it could even be an issue for Skype calls. I’ll let them know and keep the thread updated if they suggest anywhere else.

I’m interested in theory! I’m beginning to think about where to spend December and this seems like an interesting option, conditional on quality of accommodation, internet speed, etc.

that upload speed would be a deal killer for many people. it’s not enough for video. Especially if you have multiple people on the network like in the coworking space.

I don’t know – I think the issue is we’re talking about a group of 20 villages that have been partially abandoned due to Greece’s economic troubles. I thought they were putting us in the main village with the best wifi and services, but they probably tried to find a better housing arrangement for us elsewhere.

Sorry - they switched villages from the original proposal, and assured me fast wifi, but I think the speedtest results of this one is not adequate: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/4746671536

@psedillo @vodafon @andrewkent - what do you think? They mentioned potentially getting some upgrades to wifi soon but I’m inclined not to rush for this fall.

@psedillo - I will try to put up a web page tomorrow with all the info I’ve received, including apartment photos. In the mean time, let me know if you have specific questions. You can read a little here about the Meraki people - http://www.livinlovin.gr/the-meraki-people-go-global/. They were originally going to host us in Paralio Astros, but now the exact village would be Xiropigado Arcadias. https://www.google.gr/search?q=xiropigado&newwindow=1&espv=2&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0CD4Q7AlqFQoTCO6mmJ2jwMgCFQFKFAodqfEDAg&biw=1680&bih=949

I might be interested in heading to Greece for this opportunity. Right now I have a farelock on a flight to Beijing during the second week of November. I’ll need to make a decision in the next 5 days. I’m not a Facebook user so no access to your group. Do you have more information elsewhere that I can check out?

In December I’ll be headed to France for the last two weeks of the year.

Wow, Guatemala! Feel free to message me with specific questions, @andrewkent or anyone else. This community organization is in the early stages, but they envision remaking their somewhat abandoned villages with green “factory” and technology efforts. They hosted Dr. Gunter Pauli recently – you can Google him to learn more about him.

I’m seriously considering this if I can find a reasonably priced flight from Guatemala to Athens. I’ll dig around and let you know.

Damn, this would be sweet for maybe in the new year, but I’ll be in Las Palmas for November and December!

I understand. Right now, just 1 month, but there might be flexibility for folks who wish to stay longer. I can inquire.

I think it’s likely this village will want to continue to host digital nomads next year. But actually the main details are already worked out for this year if anyone wants to come. A group of six apartments for 500 Euro single occupancy/ 600 double for 1 month. I have pictures and the places look very comfortable, 100 meters from the sea. If I can find nomads to take four apts, I’ll take the fifth, and the sixth has been offered to us for free as a co-working space (they would outfit it with tables/ desks) and community meal space. High-speed wifi. The organic food on offer sounds amazing! And there are tavernas in town too.

Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nemea Games and numerous monasteries as well as a lot of trekking, mountain biking, forest hiking, snorkeling, tai chi lessons, and excellent cultural events. They are trying to roll out the red carpet for us, and I’ve gotten a tiny bit of interest from some FB groups, but would need more to move forward. So please do chime in if the Nov-Dec timeframe works for you. Thanks!

This year will be out for me too. I still have a govt grant that ties me down till end of Feburary (unless I manage to replace it with something remote and more lucrative) and Im looking to set up base in Panama first before any real nomadic travel. Later next year could be doable though, sounds like it would all be a bit rushed to work out by this year anyway.

Also, for all who are reading and interested in this general kind of opportunity, a few other nomads and I started a group on FaceBook called Nomads for Sustainability and Social Good - https://www.facebook.com/groups/494385280736762/ Feel free to send me a request there and I’ll add you!

It’s interesting. Where I can find more info about this village?

Yep, I hear you on Schengen. I hope some other spontaneous nomads will respond here!

I’m all about last minute, it’s just hard with schengen limits.

OK, I had a feeling most nomads weren’t as last-minute with their travel plans as me. But if it doesn’t work out for a group in the near term, I or someone will definitely keep you posted.

sounds cool. i have to get out of schengen and I’m going to volunteer but good luck!

Aww this sounds great but in the end I settled for Lisbon instead so I’m all booked up until Xmas, so not this time round but definitely another time! Keep us posted when you’re there please, that’s very inspiring!