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I have 3 questions: savings, home base and what's in your backpack?

by @msurocks99 9yr 9yr | 5 comments

I am based in Dhaka, Bangladesh and I am planning to start my nomad life later December. I was preparing before that.

I had some burning decisions to be made before that.

Savings : How much you need to have savings before starting your nomad life and how much will be enough and constant and easily accessible to everywhere I mean mode keeping the money i.e Cash or Banks

Home Base: Do you guys have a home back and do you come back there in a routine period such as every month or so.

And What’s in your backpack: I need a extra 23 inch monitor for work otherwise I don’t feel comfortable, I am thinking ways to fit in my backpack, what is the common size of your bags and do you carry a lot luggage, usually picking luggage takes a lot time and a lot hassle too. I prefer only backpacking and hand luggage that’s why.

Would you please suggest and share your experiences with me.

Best

Shihab

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@wanderingdev 9yr 9yr

Savings depends on the lifestyle you want to live and how steady your income source is.

Home base: no

Monitor: millions of people work with a single monitor. I bet you can too.

I travel with a carry-on size backpack. The thought of having to haul around some giant stupid monitor makes my head and back ache.

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@jacobjay 9yr 9yr

I agree about not taking a monitor, but also that it’s useful! I think it is more about having a specific setup that is ergonomic and you can associate with a productive mode.

I’ve travelled on occasion with a hardshell suitcase and a 23" monitor that I’d cut a cm off each corner to squeeze into it. Now I prefer a backpack which no monitor fits in. The suitcase constrains you in your movements (and labels you a holidaymaker!), a backpack is multifunction and worry free. I got a waterproof one with a rolltop that can thus be adjusted in volume. It’s far from essential though, plastic duty free bags are fine

Frankly though you’d be better off with a tablet, you can take it on trips when you don’t want to carry a laptop, and it’s a backup device for when you spill something inappropriate on your laptop. I use my laptop on a stand with separate keyboard for primary, and the tablet (via WiFi or USB) as a secondary monitor for things that the UI lag doesn’t matter too much for—console logs, social media etc.

Adequate savings can be a problem for visas in some countries. Therefore if you want to visit them, the larger the better. Otherwise, not required, all you need is your wits—but as one gets older, savings are preferable, and sometimes when one just isn’t in the mood, so being able to just pay for what you want or need is a relief!

Being digital means you can find better work regardless of ‘where’ you are. Personally I never felt comfortable with less than a few months expenses covered which is the time required to find a traditional job in the worst case. You can increase the longevity of your savings by couchsurfing and such, so whatever amount it is much more flexible that initially appears in the traditional manner. Carry limited cash only, and make sure you have a backup pre-loaded card with enough for a flight in a separate bag. Bank accounts in different countries are useful, especially if freelancing, not to mention that splitting savings between currencies can help protect you against market fluctuations and withdrawal limits/costs.

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@hjbarraza 9yr 9yr

Savings : As a rule of thumb I always prefer to have saved enough to survive at least one year on a modest living. That way if everything goes foobar, I know I have enough resources to get back on track. Yet when I started nomading, my rule was enough to buy a ticket back home and buy food for 3 months. Thankfully I’m past that point now.

Home Base: Once a year I go back to my country and stay for a few months, and/or visit my home town for 1 or 2 months max. This is because I still have businesses and partners that I like to interact in person, and the food is amazing.

Backpack: I feel you, If I’m going to stay in a place for more than a two months, I tend to buy a cheap TV or Monitor and then sell it when I leave. A good practice is don’t pack anything you can buy there. I also only buy things that will make me more productive. That being said, I usually travel with one large suitcase and one backpack.

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@jonathandwagner 9yr 9yr

Savings: You don’t need much if you have income, probably make sure you have enough for your lease payments (first/last) and a ticket back home if something goes wrong.

Home Base: There are no rules regarding this, everyone is across the board.

Backpack: You don’t need a backpack, in fact you don’t need anything. You can buy stuff when you arrive. Monitors are not that expensive, if you really need another monitor just buy one wherever you go. Unless you are backpacking, shopping will be a routine, it is not like a vacation.

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@msurocks99 9yr 9yr

Thanks @Jonathon for your comments, I need to find a good remote source of income for now then

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What features would you like to see on Nomad List?

by @levelsio 4yr 4 years ago | 3 comments

Hi everyone,

I would love to hear what you'd like me to build next on Nomad List, or any other product/feature feedback ideas you have.

It's been 6+ years now but I'm in this for the long term and with the boost remote work got last year it's even more exciting to work on Nomad List than ever.

Current roadmap is here: twitter.com/levelsio/status/1363204985488572417?s=20 and pbs.twimg.com/media/EusS9PKXEAUR8xp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

The next products/features I have planned:

- 🛂 Rebase: visa, residency and immigration services for remote workers

- 🎓Courses: learn the steps how to go remote and travel/relocate

- 🏛 Gov liaison: diplomacy services to the governments to help us lobby for nomads and for them to attract remote workers

Thanks a lot!

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What are the best places right now in the Caribbean/LatAM? (Also cheapest flights/accommodation?)

by @orangutan3 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

What are the best places right now in the Caribbean/LatAM? (Also cheapest flights/accommodation?) Asking from the US.

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List of Visa/Residency Information in Table/Spreadsheet format?

by @innovatelife 4yr 4 years ago | 2 comments

As part of signing up for this website I was hoping I would come across a list of Visa and/or Residency requirements by country ideally in a table format to assist with decision making. Does anybody recommend any other websites that might present the information in this format (or Google Spreadsheet)?

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Most Walkable Neighborhood / City In The World ?

by @dannybooboo 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

I love living in walkable areas of town. I can always find them. But now I'm wondering where in the world are the most walkable places? I'm imagining walk streets (no cars), zoning allowing both business and residential, parks or beaches ,etc.

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Any nomads in Arizona, US?

in Netherlands by @info132 4yr 4 years ago | 4 comments

Hi guys,

After the Netherlands, the Bay Area, Colorado and being on the van life for 8 months, I am now in Sedona, AZ with a few other digital nomads. We are sharing a home here and are wondering if there are more like minded people in the area.

We do a bunch of hikes and campouts in the northern of Arizona. If you would like to connect with us, please do so :)

Val

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International number & internet?

by @leobassam 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

Has anyone figured out a way to get setup with a virtual number and internet connection anywhere you go?

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Are there any tax issues I have to be aware of?

in Germany by @clara 4yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

Hi everybody. I live and work in Germany and want to go to Canary Islands for 6 months to work from there. I'm going to keep my current job, just change the "home" in the home office part of things. Are there any tax issues I have to be aware of? I was reading about becoming a residence after 183 days, thus having to pay taxes there plus my employer having to register there. Does anybody know how it works exactly? Thanks a lot!

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Chiang Mai accommodation

in Chiang Mai , Thailand by @bertieb 4yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

Can anyone recommend a good accommodation website for Chiang Mai?

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Is anyone travelling right now?

by @viktor 4yr 4 years ago | 3 comments

Winter is coming and I’m feeling the ache of travelling after being stuck in the same place since the Pandemic started. Wondering if anyone is travelling right now? If so, where are you currently located and how is the situation where you are?

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Anyone up to explore some city which is kinda virus safe?

in Bangkok , Thailand by @germanrobert 4yr 4 years ago | 2 comments

Hello World!

I'm an experienced Digital Nomad and after being in Lockdown in Bangkok and Germany for one year I would like to team up with someone to visit a new place. Or just doing some exchange about what destinations would be interesting currently.

I take the virus seriously and still I think we can still be able to take our life in our own hands. So I'm aiming for cities/countries which are not in full lockdown, are not too complicated about immigration (I'm looking at you Thailand, your state quarantine costs like 1k USD and is basically a prison) and is also rather safe regarding the virus. I tend to stick for rather big cities and like culture. I'm not a beach or nature person. I'm pretty flexible about the money topic.

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Holà ! What's the internet / wifi situation in Sayulita ?

in Puerto Escondido , Mexico by @ambroisedebret 4yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

After being told it's unworkable in Puerto Escondido, looking for alternatives :)

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How to find accomodation in Las Palmas, Canary Islands

in , Spain by @philippg 4yr 4 years ago | 2 comments

Hi, we are trying to find a house to rent for 2-3 persons near Las Palmas for 4-5 months at the moment and it seems to be almost impossible except through Airbnb which is super expensive. Any advises or local contacts?

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If you're American but live in Guatemala, do you still count as American for travel purposes?

in Guatemala by @chasindreams 4yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

What I mean is, for example, since most of the EU has banned Americans, if I live in Guatemala and will be traveling FROM Guatemala to the EU, could I get in? Or does the ban count for all Americans regardless of where they live?

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Ukraine Residency

in Ukraine by @reticle 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

I have a slightly above average US income which I can work remotely from paired with a $1000 a month income stream and more than enough to purchase a middle end Flat in Ukraine. Does anyone with knowledge of this process have any advice to acquire a reliable way to stay in the country?

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Are co-working spaces a good way to meet people in a new city?

by @donaldbough 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

My fiancée and I are most likely moving to NYC (maybe DC) in August, and as a technical startup co-founder I'd love to meet new people that are also into startups. Would joining a co-working space be worth the money to do this?

I work for a big tech company that has an office in NYC, but it's mainly sales so I wouldn't be able to meet others that are related to any of my 9-5 work or likely into tech.

If co-working spaces, post covid of course, aren't a good way to meet business starting people in a new city, what is?

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Are there any digital nomads in the Islands e.g Bermuda, Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis?

in Antigua , Guatemala by @momo11 4yr 4 years ago | 3 comments

Does anyone ever travel to any Islands like Bermuda, Barbados, Barbuda and St. Kitts & Nevis?

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Is La Gomera a nice place to stay?

in Norway by @kvarsten 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

Hi, my name is Eric and I am a remote worker from Norway. Me and a friend is flying into Gran Canaria on Friday and spending two weeks in San Agustin on the south side of the Island.

After that we are pondering about staying in La Gomera. Does anyone of you have an experience staying there or are there anyone of you staying there now? :)

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Is there a map of countries open for travel now?

in Russia by @vernon99 4yr 4 years ago | 8 comments

I have two passports from different countries and am trying to understand where can I travel now. Is there a publicly available map of countries open for visitors by passport country that I can use to see what are my options? I was pretty sure such a thing should exist, but cannot easily find any.

Maybe at least there're maps for specific passports? Mine are Russian and American.

If there's no such thing, I'd be down to build one, let me know if interested to collaborate :)

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Any good coliving or other monthly rentals in Seville?

in Seville , Spain by @antoine_th 4yr 4 years ago | 0 comments

Hello Everyone

I'm planning to stay in Seville for 6 weeks for mid January - end of February. Do you any recommandations for a coliving or a place to live in?

Thanks 🙏

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Are restaurants, cafes and malls working in Mexico City taking into account COVID situation?

in Mexico by @thateverdmitriy 4yr 4 years ago | 1 comment

I am planning to travel to Mexico City next weekend and stay for 7-10 days there. I wonder if cafes, stores and other places like these work? And if cafes work, do they work as usual or only for take away&delivery? Will be very thankful if someone can help here.

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