Which country first and when?

From my own experience I let friends in the countries I was going back to know that I plan a long term stay they prepared an apartments for us.

If that's not an option do as you suggested with staying short term in Airbnb until you find something locally when you're there.

Thanks. Malaysia to start with followed by Singapore,Thailand and China. I think you are right, I will start with a short term and go from there.

Any recommendations where to stay in Mumbai? Is there a channel for India in here?

For those of you who are working/worked full time on your side projects, where would you base yourself out of from Feb to May?

CDMX, Medellín, and Buenos Aires keep coming up and I've been to all 3 but I don't know how it is for solopreneurs or if I should do SE Asia instead.

Rio de Janeiro, if you earn in dollars / euros and enjoy jolly locals...
Philippines, if you're short on money and enjoy delicious foods (and a simple life).

Haha. AFTER carnival for sure 🤪

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It's Carnaval all year long in Rio though! 😹

Has anyone used third party websites for international drivers permit?
Are they reliable? As in, the document they issue: do police really accept it?
I saw someone claimed that only the official govt provided licenses will work and not these third party websites.

Never even heard about third party providers. And i would not think about using them in a Million years 😁 why not just get one from your government?

I have seen a few and I determined they must be ultimately false advertising. The international driving permit must be released by your country of residence. Whatever this services might release may be accepted by local police depending on whether they are “in on the joke”, but it’s definitely not the real thing.

Ok good point

Yeah. I don’t think one receives anything at all. But can’t say for sure.

yeah, I have seen a couple of websites which are popular, it seems. I am also skeptical, they could be scams.
Thats why I asked here, if someone had experience with any of them.

Asia is cool man !
You could do Vietnam / Thailand. I was there Feb / May and loved it.

Yeah agreed, just got 2 international permits here in Prague - one Geneve and one Vienna convention, they are valid for different countries

Anybody going to the nomad summit in Chiang Mai? (16-18th January, https://www.nomadsummit.com/host-your-side-event/)

Curious about this as well?

I've passed through CDMX and Medellín while working a remote job.

Just returned to Medellín a couple of weeks ago after a 1 year stint in PDC.

Currently building my own software consultancy and working some side projects.

I don’t know how active you guys are on YouTube, but recently I started attempting comedy skits, and made this digital nomad parody one lol

I was smiling throughout but you def got me at the end

Haha it was all improvised

Had a good laugh 🤣 as I’m German hit more of a nerve for me

Nope, it was shut down a year or two ago and moved here

Okay thanks!

Haha maybe next characters will be English and French 😆

Waiting for it! 🤣

I made a passport bro spoof one too but idk how I feel about it

Send it

hi, happy monday! i’m looking for a cheap city to stay around 1-3 months to lock in, starting march. i’m digging into Brazil or Thailand, but do you know other good options around? ty and have a nice week 😁

Hey man what does lock in mean to you? Hustling on the work side / enjoying life or both at the same time ?

hey Mino, thanks for the help! I’d like to focus on my side hustle mainly, and also have nature close by to rest and enjoy! is Rio good for working spaces and vibes? 😎

Vibes is a 10/10

Amazing experience dxjgcjbvds

Hey tpmbjyhpcr I’m happy to hear that you had a great time at Rio, I’m Brazilian and I lived there for over a year, it’s truly and amazing city

Fell in love with that place haha

It’s a city full of life!

man that’s beautiful, I love it! ty so much for sharing, I will check into Rio more, I am down for beach and workday, and drink with fun night 😁

🤣🤣✌🏼

Did the remote job section disappear?

Merry Christmas everyone! 🎄

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁

Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟🧑🏻‍🎄

Merry Christmas guys

Merry Christmas! 🎄

No, still shows up in search.

ah thanks! looks like it stopped posting since aug 28

Probably something Levels needs to fix, but I don't think he is in here anymore.. maybe post on X or in his other TG group to see if he knows.

Happy New Year, dear nomads! 🎉 Wishing you exciting opportunities, great adventures, and all the good things ahead!

Happy New Year！

Happy New Year, guys! 😸🔥🎆
May your 2026 be full of adventures & smiles! 😸

happy new year everyone! 🙌💪🤩

coliving com + most of the good coliving have websites with direct booking options

im looking for a coworking space that looks like this

cohabs and outsite

https://kayaconnections.framer.website/tribe-5 maybe?

Anyone joining in for Asian nomad cruise?

Finally booked my tickets should be exciting scenes with Hong Kong and Phillipines times too

Hey guys, just getting into nomading. For short term rental in Asia generally speaking what website is used? Just airbnb?

where are you going ?

Not 100% sure yet, thinking between Malaysia Thailand China Taiwan

Yes sir
If you want your own place for more then let's say 1 month or you want to be able to cook, airbnb is the best.

I do a mix between Airbnb and coliving depending on the city.

How would you find people to co-live with?

I haven't found people on my own. But in 1 month I'll be living at Alt_ coliving in Chiang Mai fx

Really excited about it

Yup alt and social club in CM both are epic, lots of events and activities all over

I had a really good time in The Social Club, I really recommend it

Looking at last minute booking for next week and looks like TSC is fully booked. Any other good reccos for CM or Bangkok.

Always is , epic place run well!

Hello I'm ayaka from Japan.
I'd like to recommend Siwa in Egypt to work remotely.
Here is peaceful and cheap, chilly place.
You can easily to find good restaurants and cafe.
Also salt lake is super beautiful

One of the best things about a place is if they have meal prep

that's a very important info for general chat

Phuket is actually really great for that. I’m surprised it’s not more common in SE Asia. It’s ridiculously expensive and also shit in Bali by comparison

yeah, why isn't it common worldwide?

There were Thai girls at my gym in Phuket who trained there and ran the meal prep stores.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/W8e-1rvy1N4

@bo_in_the_wild

?

I googled, but I’m still confused. You get portioned raw ingredients and you cook yourself ?

No, you get it already made

he's talking about u. don't you remember me? u should

bro, I am not in Bali, I don't chase any picture

is it that rant guy that changes name once in a while?

probably