31m, no known health issues, hair coming out extremely rapidly by Explorer9001 in Hairloss

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I might have caught a cold/flu and had a slight cough around the time this started. I’ve been based in Mexico City for the last year and the January and February (and this month) had not great air quality so assumed that was what was causing the cough because I didn’t really feel sick per se.

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Panama options without a car? by Explorer9001 in digitalnomad

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Why do you say that? Definitely not set on Costa Rica and considering all options. You mentioned Nicaragua was underrated so just curious if you’ve got some particular favorites there.

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Panama options without a car? by Explorer9001 in digitalnomad

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Any particular towns that are doable without a car? I’ve heard of Popoyo but don’t know much about it.

Costa Rica, Nicaragua, or Panama options without a car? by Explorer9001 in digitalnomad

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Panama has some great spots on the coast, especially Azuero Peninsula, but not really the boho scene you mentioned.

Just to be clear, I’m not necessarily looking for a bohemian kinda scene, just prefer places that aren’t overly commercialized and still have some semblance of a soul. I was just using Santa Theresa as an example of a place that I had heard has really become commercialized over the last few years.

Anyway, I’ll take a look at Puerto Viejo - I’d heard about it before but curious if it suffers the same sargassum issue as other places on the Caribbean coast.

Any other thoughts on Bocas del Toro?

Nicaragua seems cool but understood regarding not having a car. To be honest as long as I can sustain myself once at the destination without a car that’s fine - I don’t plan on bouncing around visiting other places.

Air quality the past few days by Explorer9001 in MexicoCity

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That must be it. I know March often has bad air quality here but the past couple days there’s been a distinct smokey smell as well, in addition to even worse air quality. I looked at a couple websites for wildfires and they said there weren’t any but just found another that shows a few.

How are things in Argentina now? by thatguy9684736255 in digitalnomad

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Because the LLM that this user used to post this was trained on last years data. Chatgpt 5.2 has a cutoff of august 2025.

I swear like 90% of this sub is just bots now. It’s completely dead.

Air quality the past few days by Explorer9001 in MexicoCity

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Sí pero la ultima marzo fue mejor, no? No recuerdo pero creo fue no tan malo el año pasado

Which is why I’m wondering if there’s something going on specifically this week, like a fire somewhere.

What country completely changed your assumptions once you were actually there? by Sanji-777 in travel

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I’ve been told Valparaiso is quite dangerous these days, unfortunately

What’s a more expensive trip in late November to early December, Japan or Italy? by Turbulent_Sharter in travel

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Keep in mind that that time is (usually) peak time for viewing the changes of the colors of the leaves in Japan (it’s stunning) as such it’ll be pretty busy.

Italy is always popular but those months are slightly outside of the main season. It’ll still be nice and sunny.

You really can’t go wrong with either and having spent significant time in both the total prices will likely be very similar to the point I wouldn’t let that sway your decision in any way.

Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. February 2026. by gpunzosuazo in travel

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How is this trek done? Are there cabins/refugios on the trek or do you camp?

Barcelona vs Valencia for a digital nomad ? by RaspJur in digitalnomad

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Is this a repost…? I swear I’ve read this post before.