Curious what are everyone’s thoughts on safety in South America specifically Columbia or Buenos Aires? Looking at relocating there here in a few months…

Buenos Aires felt very safe, similar to Southern europe IMO, and far safer than barcelona. Just stay away from La Boca at night, Palermo perfectly safe. as always don't walk around distracted with your phone out but that's common sense anywhere

This is interesting because I was speaking with a local friend who is from BA and she told me it’s very likely something can happen atleast pickpocketing or so. But great if it’s different. I asked her whether she thinks Rio is more dangerous and she said it’s not that they’re both equally dangerous or likely for something to happen.I guess when you move smart you can still reduce chances by a very good amount..

Really? Interesting because I was in Rio before BA, and found it very unsafe. Not personally but from what I heard from everyone including locals. I met many people from BA in Rio who said that BA is a lot safer. I guess it depends on the neighborhood but Palermo is really fine, even to walk alone at night. I confirmed that with many uber drivers and other locals I spoke to. I think the difference is in Rio you can likely get robbed at gunpoint and in BA maybe pickpocketed by a motorbike driver whilst you have your phone out. Big difference. That said nothing happened to me in either city, I just felt a lot safer in BA

That’s amazing. Good to know!!

Yeah I’ve heard crazy stories in Rio. I went out with a cheap burner phone and a bit of cash every time. Not taking any risks there

Haha same, I was only walking in Brazil Trikot but that also didn’t help with my gringo face 🤣

i think living in a country that has you go in your head " oh i shouldnt be distracted and without my phone out " is nothing to be proud of as "safe"

Sadly yes. I love latam so much..

me too bro

Latin America without Spanish or Portuguese is like eating cold soup from three days ago.

Where in your opinion is the place to stay from June 1st to Sep near SEA?

You mean near the sea, or South East Asia? ivenykkrq

da nang, vietnam

Haha, also now 😁

Is it just me or you guys also annoyed when people who live in one place all the time like to judge us, nomads. Like we just running away from something and don't have a stable boring life in one place

where do you meet these people? why do you even care?

Because, they are particularly right. We are running away from boring to dopamine full life. Im annoyed because they just like to put us down by saying that stable life full of materialistic things and credits looks better than simple life but full of happiness that is not coming from other people's acceptance.

it's for you to decide what's right and what's wrong

for me, nomad lifestyle is about freedom

most of the people are not free and I don't care what they think

You can be free even if you stay in one town. Free and unhappy. for me, traveling gives its dopamine i get from exploration of new places and cultures But I understand that other people may be different ways to receive dopamine. I don't call them unhealthy unless they take drugs or do crimes

It’s not always easy but I believe if you know what is right for you, you don’t need outside approval in anyway.

That being said I was insulted recently by a local for being free to be where I want to be.

I’m trying speak less and search less approval by others. Focus more on my own path.

What keeps you going then, if you don't mind me asking? Or its just inability to go back to old life?

I used to travel like crazy haha one dopamine kick after another. One adventure more dangerous than the other.

That got kinda old when I had a few near death experiences and I realized that if I keep going down this path it’s not going to be very sustainable for me..

what keeps me going is simply that I like to be free. I don’t like being put in a box that doesn’t fit me. That’s enough for me to keep me going.

People will always try to guilt you into conforming. You can rephrase staying put in one place as "hiding from something". You can just do whatever you want.

I like what my friend wrote to me recently about comparing our lifes"So here we are. You’re the one who kept moving so you’d never have to look at the furniture. I’m the one who stayed and realized the furniture was a hallucination. "

I feel like I only ever encounter friendly envy, admiration or - at the very worst - indifference, when talking to locals or expats. But I would understand people’s resentment too. There is definitely privilege involved in being able to Walz around like we do.

I don’t think I’d get annoyed, I do get annoyed at the queues at passport control though. :)

how long have you been nomading full time if you don’t mind me asking?

Traveling 3-4 months a year it’s been 10 years now.

You would be surprised how many people are not jealous actually. They truly believe that's its very exhausting to change places constantly.

hm… interesting perspective, thanks for sharing. I’ve heard other people say similar things, but that just doesn’t seem to be the case for me (at least not yet).

Looking for places with great scuba diving and solid WiFi. Any recommendations?

Hey everyone, I have a question. In the "Fastest Growing Places" tab, what does "growth" necessarily mean? What does relate to?

Similar question: what does the attribute with your yr mean? I've never been to some of the highest ranking places with my attribute

I am looking for a location with great weather, coworking facilty, and fitness and healthy food. Basically, I would like to travel to a place where I can maintain my healthy routine away from my permanent base. Did anyone else struggle with this? Any suggestions?

Same struggle, found my place in Hoi An Vietnam. Just loving it here!! If you want more city vibes check out Da Nang Vietnam 🇻🇳

Hi all, hope everyone is keeping well & safe! I’m looking for a location to be in for the months of June & July to nomad in. I am considering Mexico City, but I heard it is rainy season (as is most of SEA Asia). I live in Berlin, so somewhere other than Europe would be wonderful if possible.

what are you looking for?

Somewhere walkable if possible, not super warm, close to nature if feasible, able to meet and socialize with people. I’m not super picky hehe! Not really big on partying or drinking :)

Have you considered Cape Town? Meets your request but not cheap.

I already have done one month in Cape Town and absolutely loved it. It will also be rainy season during the time I’m traveling in CPT 😭 It seems that the weather is not on my side in many locations :(

Yes, wether is getting into winter. I just left CP for Thailand 🙂

I could suggest Georgia (Tbilisi), but most of the nature there is the mountains

Bali could also be a great and simple option

Agree, most are expensive. And even DomRep is just mediocre compared to so many other Asian options.

Yes, but will be there June & July 😇

I have been hearing not super great things from friends that just got back from bali... what is going on

Not a good place anymore. I would not go back. I loved it and been several times but tourists ruined it. Going to Lombok this time. Friend promoting it as “Bali before it got ruined by over tourism “

Still amazing, you just need to spend more time choosing the specific area nowadays :)

Food and wine there is chefs kiss

Normally, the jj symbol is the person's or company's name. This is my Telegram username, or are you referring to something else? An attribute?

Hey guys I’ve no idea if this is the right place to discuss this, but I’m recently getting involved with digital nomad stuff and my first real time trying it out will be in July. I’m taking my girlfriend and I honestly can’t plan for my life. I want her to enjoy it as well which is adding more complications.

Anyone have any tips on picking somewhere? Good guides people recommend?

I’m currently finding it difficult to get the price point correct as apparently lots of the figures on the list are incorrect

good starting point would be bangkok

Nice, will investigate further :), thank you

I would recommend to start in Vietnam instead. Da Nang, Hoi An is amazing. But you need to check for the climate. Different places work better at different times of the year due to climate

Hello everyone, Apa khabar? I'm Susan, a remote worker, a local Malaysian, who loves mixing work, travel, culture, and real conversations with real people.

From 9 to 18 May 2026, I'm gathering a small group of 6 to 8 remote work professionals for 10 days of coworking and coliving on Penang Island.

We'll be based in a serene seaside villa in Batu Ferringhi. Every room faces the Andaman Sea 🌊 and has a private bathroom. Coworking happens around a big shared table, out on the terrace, or in your own quiet corner when you need to go heads-down.

Outside work hours, we explore. George Town's heritage streets and street art. Temples and clan jetties. The cool air up on Penang Hill. The slow rural pace of Balik Pulau. Evening hawker stalls where the food genuinely does all the talking.

If this sounds like your kind of pace, please message me. Happy to share details or hop on a quick call to see if we're a good fit for each other 🌤️.

You know, even though I'm a biggest fan of Vietnam, I'd recommend starting with Bangkok, it's the base)

It’s great that you all love Bangkok but I feel like this place is just so polluted, full of drugs and crazy people 🤣 that’s why I wouldn’t recommend it. Also it’s “just” a city. Da Nang Hoi an has much more to offer in my opinion.

Bangkok is a chose your own adventure place. You don’t need to go to the drug/sleazy places. I was there 6 months on and off and had a pretty chill, decent, healthy life :D

Whats the fun in that

This is the feeling I had 👀

:D

Agree 100% Very easy first nomad country/city. It has everything and not expensive.

Hello people, I need advice, because I’m getting over my head. I’m struggling with the question of whether to change jobs (as it comes paired with the lifestyle).

Facts:
- I left Ukraine and got temporary protection in Spain. It will end sooner or later
- I have a remote job that allows me to travel, but I don’t have a home or “going back”
- I got an offer from a company in Barcelona that would match my current salary with technical “increase” as Spain has higher tax (with the current job and Ukrainian tax residence I pay just 6%)

So, I’m doubting whether to try to settle in Spain, or to continue as a slow digital nomad for the coming years. On some days I’m swayed one way, and then – another.

I understand the audience here may be biased, but how would you judge such a situation for yourself? How would you decide?

travel and see the world

you can always settle and get residency if you want

telling you as Ukrainian myself

Hey guys! What age would you stop being a nomad? Or you considering to be in this lifestyle gor the rest of your life?

when I find partner to settle down

but isn't it really hard to find it if you constantly changing locations

yes and no

I have opportunity to explore more different cultures in dating and now I know better what I am looking for in my partner

Find it is just one thing...to build relationship you should stay in one location long time.

yes and I am ready for it with the right person

my end goal is family, I am travelling while I can

with a family I will travel too, just less

and there's the location problem too — you meet someone great but she's based somewhere that doesn't work for you at all. then what?

1) I spend majority of my time in location that works for me and where chance to meet partner higher (I know cultures that I am more attracted to)

2) I don't travel or don't spend a lot of time in locations that doesn't work for me

So you an expat now !

for me expat is the person that moved to one country

I am not, I am travelling between social hubs and nature in between

No , its immigration. Expat is someone who lives between a few chosen countries

no

Unfortunately cant stop since 23, now 35. Always thinking - finally, gonna settle at this location. 3-12 months later just wonna change of scenery, or better weather, that sometimes goes into the fully nomadic 1 month per location and ends in another “settle here” phase. This doesnt mess with relationship btw, married since a while now.

So how is your googled description goes against my definition of expat?

where do you see mention of spending times between multiply countries?

expat is person that live in one country that is not home country

Where do you see it says that it's only One country they spend time in during the year?

feel free to have your own definition, I don't care

Switching to fixed place is easy when you at the point of wanting it. The problem is the urge to change the surrounding sometime later :D also the bureaucracy(gained and lost 3 residency)… over past 10 years it become much harder to be location independent in terms of access to local services

the decision to stay is the easy part. it's 6 months later when you start itching to move again that it gets real.