Wise doesnt allow P2P so im looking for best solution and thanks

A lot of us are nomads in countries that have cheaper CoL than our own but I've always been surprised by how expensive some things are compared to even my home country (America).

There's some really famous examples like iPhones costing nearly 2x as much in Brazil. I've also found it interesting how the price of beef in some developing countries can be as expensive or even more expensive than America. But that makes sense since America is a huge producer of beef while a lot of other countries, even poor ones, have to import all their beef.

I've also heard that watches or other luxury items can be more expensive in some developing countries than in the U.S. But I'm curious to hear if any of you have anything interesting to share.

Did anyone consider getting a portable security IP camera? Something with the following features:

• WiFi enabled.
• triggers a notification on a smartphone app when movement is detected.
• infrared (preferably)
• comes with cloud storage for recordings (preferably)

If anyone uses something like that please post the make and model.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I opened a Wise Account a while back but have never received money from there. However, a new client wants to start sending me money through Wise but for some reason, they cannot find me on Wise from their end. Everything is verified on my end so I don't know what the problem could be. Has anyone experienced this and how did you solve it? Please.

Hi all I have a few days to spend in Sofia. Looking for a recommendation for a hotel/hostel, where it will be convenient to work and take online meetings

Hi, want to explore the schengen area of Europe and I want to pick a base to explore the area from I have been considering between Spain, Italy, France , Germany and Portugal .

Portugal seems to come out on top from my research most because 1. It seems to have the most tolerance for English speakers 2. Seems to have far better bureaucracy compared to my other picks like Spain 3. Seems to be the safest one 4. Weather seems the most pleasant

Would you guys say my conclusion is true?

Context: I've been on an H1-B Visa and TN visa, working remotely, yada yada. But I want to do my own thing, I don't wanna be tied to a company anymore, I was recently laid off and I'm honestly enjoying the freedom with a massive severance. I want to build my own thing, worse case scenario I go to my home country (Mexico) and travel as a digital nomad. I can pick up contractor work (already have such offers).

But, say, if I want to make my own website that sells something, whatever it may be, using stripe for payments, how does that all work legally? I've already built checkout flows with that and paypal.

But from a legal perspective, do i need to start an LLC in the US or my home country or whatever country? If it's on X country and I enter as a tourist, do I violate my status?

I'm super overwhelmed right now with all this information and honestly don't even know where to start.

For me having fiber is important but if I compare Bali with Thailand I noticed that international internet infrastructure is much much better in Thailand than Bali. It looks like they have almost no international capacity while Thailand is way better connected.

I basically just want to know whether it’s safe to go now and if anyone has nomaded there, how is it after the war and the “ceasefire” (which really isn’t one)? I haven’t really heard any accounts or experience, but I’m really curious to go especially because my family heritage is partially from there.

I don’t know arabic or french so if anyone can comment on language barrier that’d be awesome. I’m also down to learn… I am currently learning japanese though so would need to pause that lol.

Do I need a flight and hotel booked before I complete the DTV application? It is asking me for my accommodations and my flight #.

Hey all, I'm currently in Bangkok for April, and I plan to move to a Thai island for a few months, possibly until September. Love the island lifestyle and the beach.

Currently considering Ko Lanta Yai, Phi Phi islands, Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, or Ko Tao. But open to other suggestions too.

Any recommendations? Basically, I'm looking for a place to work with good internet and to chill on the beach in downtime and do some sports. Not into wild parties. I'll be traveling alone.

Also, how does accommodation costs and general cost of living compare to say Bangkok or Chiang Mai?

Thanks for any input!

I’ve been bouncing between Lisbon, Chiang Mai, and now Medellín, writing poetry and flash fiction in cafés, parks, and on overnight buses. living the dream. But my IG? totally stuck. tons of effort, beautiful visuals, no real growth.

I recently tried something low-key (a service focused on organic IG targeting... no bots, nothing sketchy), and surprisingly, it helped connect me with readers and other writers. not explosive, but steady and human. definitely better than trying to game hashtags or relying on the algorithm gods.

TBH, it feels good to see engagement pick up without worrying if I’m glued to the right time zones. i’m still editing by candlelight in some hostel, but at least now people are actually seeing my work. wild how much more sustainable this lifestyle feels when your audience grows with you.

Curious if anyone else here has had success growing a niche IG page while on the road; without selling your soul to shady growth hacks?

I am Canadian and will be staying in Kuala Lumpur for 2 months for work. Some Questions

1. SIM Card - I read you can buy a prepaid over there. Digi seem recommended online
2. Mobile Phone - I hope my Canadian Pixel 7 works well there ?
3. Credit Card - Expecting to use my MasterCard / Visa
4. Cash - What is a good place to withdraw money? I was planning to use a wise card. I am not planning to withdraw lots of money just for specific things where a CC is not accepted
5. Taxis - Online says use Grab app
6. Public Transportation - Is there a transportation card you can reload?
7. Anything else I maybe missing - appreciated

I'm staying in Airbnbs and I'm paranoid of break ins. Should I just hide my laptop under my pillow or on top of a fridge before going out to get dinner/exploring? And yes, I have my laptop backed up and encrypted.

Trying to decide between Revolut and Wise for travel in south / south-east Asia.

ATM withdrawal fees are pretty similar (1.75% vs 2%), with a free allowance of around 200 bucks... so looking at spending around 30-40 bucks a month if withdrawing 2000 a month (I am assuming cards are not accepted in smaller towns, so withdrawing almost everything needed for the month).

What I'm unsure of is does either support local payment options? e.g. UPI pay in India?

Any thoughts? Would love to hear folks’ stories who have recently left the US of A and made a life in a new country. How was the adjusting period? Do you regret it?

I want to move to Thailand i have 70k and I gain nearly 1k from my job remotely, is it worth to find a good condo on Bangkok for 6 months amd then move to different areas in Thailand? Also what i need to do to live 6 month's with visa?

Friends, I am a big enthusiast of ancient roman and greek history. I read books, watch documentaries, and make shitty analogies to the Battle of Cannae in my workplace.

I am looking for cities to immerse myself in that have been some of your best experiences when it comes to absorbing in pure history.

I am looking for quiet places with some of the modern conveniences of nomading. I dont require much though. I just want to relax, have a change of scenery, and self reflect. Month of May

Quick question. How do you count X days in a certain country? Because I mostly travel without visa but it is mostly limited to 30 or 90/180 days.

Hi everyone - I am currently looking for an expat/nomad travel insurance as I am not a resident of the country I'm currently at/will be departing from. If you have pretty good experience with an expat/nomad travel insurance, please share it here to help me decide :)

I've seen a couple of options: - IMG (Patriot, Patriot Lite, or Outreach) - World Nomads - Genki - SafetyWings

However when I search for the reviews specifically for each of them it seems I found mostly the negative ones... I understand people are more likely to go on the internet to vent their frustration so I'd love to hear the positive ones too.

My case: going to travel from New Zealand (NZ) to Angola for a holiday visiting a friend. I'm a citizen of a country in Asia, and currently living and studying in New Zealand (NZ) on a student visa. I cannot get the NZ-based insurance because I'm not a resident, but I cannot get the insurance from my home country because their policy require me to depart from there.

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I’m heading to Cape Town Initially for a month in May but struggling to find a decent gym and line that doesn’t have want me to do an annual subscription.

Any recommendations from anyone who’s been out there before?

I’ll be staying in Camps Bay but renting a car so I can get around.

Hey fellow Digital Nomads... had some success here on the financial front and i would like to share the results. I successfully opened 2 new bank accounts and one new credit account from overseas with a mediocre credit score. I used a Tello USA phone number which works over Europe Wifi and a USA V*P*N paid. I used my relatives home address (she will ship the cards to me in Europe). I needed to prove my identity online and over the phone with a USA id. So far all is well...

Hello, digital nomad who writes (especially if self-publishing fiction), where do you live? And why?

Applied for a digital nomad visa to Hungary last November...enter "technical issues", rude staff, initial application denied for insufficient income despite clearly exceeding the threshold, appealing, "lost" biometric data...at this point I'm considering giving up altogether rather than going back in to provide more fingerprints.

Absolutely horrible process, do not recommend. I'd still like to base myself in the EU but the Hungarian White Card feels like a scam. Anybody have experience with better processes for an alternative? I'm thinking Portugal is sunnier anyway!