Years ago, I went to Medellin with just basic Spanish. I did okay, and learned over time. Now I'm curious about Brazil but don't know any real Portuguese. I'd slowly learn over time but am not in the mood to just lock myself in room and study hardcore for 1 month. So I'd likely arrive without much language skill. Would this be okay in a large city like Sao Paulo? Or it's just asking for a bad time?
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Solid. That should get you by for 2 years in a pinch. Very nice.
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
I'd prefer another country, where foreigners aren't regularly targeted for druggings, robberies, and assaults. This year has not been good in that regard for Medellin lol. I'm not going there. And I know the city well and speak Spanish.
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
My savings account goes up not down. Build a business or something that will set you up financially.
But when I was beginning, I had like $20K in savings and I would have probably been worried if it dropped below $10K
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
True. This is because trading your time for money sucks and is difficult.
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Hoi An, Vietnam.
Bangkok, Thailand.
Playa del Carmen, México.
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
I identify myself as an entrepreneur first and nomad/traveler second. Nobody has ever asked me how I can afford any of it. They know I can afford it
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Moving and changing position more often is healthier. If standing part of the time helps with this then yes. It's healthy
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Japan maybe
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Thanks. I didn't think it'd be dangerous elsewhere, just less pleasant
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Thanks. Was 100% gonna do Miraflores and almost never leave hahaha. Judge if you must, fellow redditors
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Thanks!
I remember big protests last year in the news. I'm thinking of heading to Lima for the first time in January. Are things back to normal now?
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Thanks. If I join I'll use the code :)
I'm considering buying iPhone 15 in US and read that there's no physical sim card slot, so it's only e-sim. Will this work in every country? Has anyone here been nomadding just with e-sims? I want to make sure I want get caught out in a country with simply no ability to get a sim. I don't go anywhere too wild like Yemen, Afghanistan, etc. But I like to visit countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Peru, Paraguay, etc. Thanks for any help!
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
I try to find hotels with suites, and I've found they often offer a long stay discount. My fallback is still Airbnb unfortunately
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
And if you're in a rush, pay extra for expedited e-Visa service.
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Dunno where you went in Panama but everything there looks old/grey to me. Nice parts of USA look 100x better. Perhaps you're in a not-so-nice part of USA?
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
Parts of Phuket are great. I can share a good wellness resort name of you wanna dm me
newmes 11mo ago • 100%
you need a colder spot, or at least one that has a cold winter.
Perhaps try countries like:
Georgia, Albania, and others in Eastern Europe.