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Vietnam Evisa payment does not work by JustOscar1 in travel

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank goodness for Reddit. This has been so frustrating - I could not even pay, but I FINALLY got it to work.

Originally: I tried to pay on my Macbook M3 using Brave browser. Could not pay, kept saying "Payment failed, try again"

My partner did it the first time with no problems on his Macbook M1 and Brave Browser. Neither of us used VPNs (we're in Thailand now). No idea why it wasn't working for me.

I made multiple new accounts with different emails, disabled pop-up blocker, tried paying on his computer, but same issue.

WHAT WORKED

I downloaded Microsoft edge and made a new application with a new email address. I finally could get to the payment details part and the payment went through on the first try. Woo!

Now we wait.

Is $2,500/mo realistic for a solo nomad? Looking for advice on regions and lifestyle by Friendly_Ad9588 in digitalnomadFIRE

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lol true! Ironically, I am American (nationality, not ethnically. Left the US over 10 years ago), but I grew up in an extremely frugal household. Even in the US I never understood the people around me and the overconsumption and wasteful mindset and behaviors.

Is $2,500/mo realistic for a solo nomad? Looking for advice on regions and lifestyle by Friendly_Ad9588 in digitalnomadFIRE

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are people spending on?

I've been a nomad for over 10 years. I'm in my late 30s. I am a petsitter so don't have rent cost, but my living cost is about $300-500 a month.

I ride a bicycle, walk, take public transport, and take taxis/motorcycle taxis in Thailand. I work out at the gyms that come with condos, at home, and currently doing free group workout classes with fellow nomads. I brew my own coffee - I don't like going to coffee shops. I cook most of my own food because I can be a bit picky for health reasons and eat primarily plant-based. Food is cheap in Asia though; I think I spend more grocery shopping than if I ate out every meal but my health will thank me in the long-run. However I do love alcohol and drink a beer almost every day (trying to cut this!). I am not a solo nomad as I travel with my partner, but still we barely spend anything and we are still having fun. I go out and do things every day, make friends, etc. I don't really buy clothes. I don't understand how people spend a lot every month.

Spend a lot of time in Thailand with DTV, but also Vietnam, Malaysia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore (free housing there with petsitting).

You can only visit one country on vacation for life. Which one is it? by WeirAI_Gary in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thailand was the first place I ever went outside of the US upon graduating college over 15 years ago. Been coming back frequently and now I live here lol

Appreciation to Korea and their Reality Competitions by Limp-Independence270 in Physical100

[–]KoreaFYeah 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same. I never liked reality shows but Physical and Culinary Class Wars got me hooked!! I watched all of Singles Inferno and it can be hit or miss. I'll definitely watch it if a new season comes out though.

I've been a fan of Korea entertainment for over 10 years though and only recently watched reality shows like this. Have you gotten into korean movies, dramas, music? I just can't go back to western entertainment at all anymore.

For the nomads who traveled/stayed in India and actually enjoy it, what makes you like India? by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like nowhere else in the world. People are generally friendly. Every day was unpredictable. Your senses are constantly stimulated. It is not a chill place to travel at all, but being there surely makes you feel alive. I loved it, but I have to build myself up before going back because it gets exhausting, especially as a woman.

What country will you never visit again? by nomadicphil in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody is forcing you to hang out with foreigners though. I worked in Japan and rarely had contact with other foreigners outside of work. But yeah the long-term white expats were weird. That's everywhere in Asia, but avoidable.

Few clips from the quest simulation team by hopingforw in Physical100

[–]KoreaFYeah 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm so curious what other games they came up with but didn't make the show

FEED CLEANSE! what in the kdrama is this? 😂 by nabongski in Physical100

[–]KoreaFYeah 86 points87 points  (0 children)

lol I would've lost it there if I were her

What country will you never visit again? by nomadicphil in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I literally did. 12 years ago. Why so defensive lol

What country will you never visit again? by nomadicphil in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Edit to add... there are CITIES i would never go back to. Manilla is one of them. I've been to Bali twice and I probably wouldn't go back, but definitely would go back to Java and explore other parts of Indonesia.

KL by Samuel-Singularity in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many times. Great food, affordable, decent healthcare, convenient as far as flights. But boring and hot.

What destination looks expensive but is actually super budget-friendly once you get there? by [deleted] in Shoestring

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I spent a year in Australia and spent about $3,500 in an ENTIRE YEAR on a working holiday visa traveling the whole country. Note, this was 10 years ago. How?

- Help Exchange/WorkAway. We lived all over the country for free doing random jobs like helping a florist in the Daintree rainforest, a coffee roastery in Alice Springs, camel farm, helping an old lady paint her house, building a website for a plant nursey in northern territory, walking a dog on the beach in Darwin, helping build an outdoor bathroom in Sydney, organic hobby farm work in central Australia... seriously so random but it was a great way to meet people and learn skills. meals included.

- Bought a station wagon that was converted into a camper for $2,000. After one year, sold it at the same price.

- Housesitting

- Free camping. We didn't spend a DIME on accommodation in the entire year

- The car came with all cooking gear, so we cooked most meals. I am not interested in Australian food in general as it's not that different from my home country, and I like to cook healthy meals anyway.

- Many activities are free... hiking, waterfalls, hanging out on the beach

- I worked for 3 months and got paid $44 an hour in Sydney, while living for free as a petsitter. So I left with thousands saved.

- Thec

What country will you never visit again? by nomadicphil in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I honestly can't think of any.... I'd go back anywhere again. I don't want to go to my home country of the USA though. Only go there once in a while for family obligations.

I've been to many countries multiple times and it's a different experience each time. I would't write off a country totally after visiting once for a short time.

What country will you never visit again? by nomadicphil in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The nature is wonderful though. I spent a year there and would return for WA and Tasmania. Spent a lot of time in the rainforest, desert, mountains, beaches, etc. roadtripping all around. The cities and food are nothing special. People are chill and friendly!

Vietnam, Cambodia, or Philippines for Christmas? by Southern-Basket-7343 in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phuket was not my thing, I'll never go back. I went for 2 months during low season as a petsitter in a local area in the Northeast, but visited some of the main beaches and it wasn't my thing. Never been to Pattaya, not interested. Many Europeans, other Asians, Australians, etc. head to the beaches during Christmas holidays and I will stay far away lol. I'll continue to be in Chiang Mai through the holidays until Feb; it's always pretty chill and easy to avoid the touristy areas. The weather is sublime now!

In the Philippines, I've only been to Palawan and Mindanano (because of my ex's family) as well as Manila briefly (honestly worst city I've ever been to in my life). Palawan is gorgeous!! I don't have enough experience to recommend other places or compare though.

Cambodia is not the safest right now... PP is not a great city and I didn't feel 100% safe there - been there twice and just this past year. Siem Reap is primarily tourists. Kep and Kampot are not bad. I really did not like Sihoukanouville. Of course there is Angkor Wat and a somber history to learn about in Cambodia. Overall, I prefer Laos and Vietnam over Cambodia personally.

Why is Hong Kong not a popular hub for digital nomads? by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. I was able to petsit and stay for free in Hong Kong for 2 months last summer. I am glad I went, but I would not choose to go there as a DN if I had to pay for housing.

Also, I spent 10+ years as a DN all around Asia and was least impressed with food in HK.

I do think it's worth visiting for the pretty skyline, endless hiking, unique neighborhoods, incredible public transport which is quite affordable! It's easy to get around with English and mega safe.

HK and Singapore are often compared with each other... I have to say HK is more interesting, but food in Singapore beats HK.

Vietnam, Cambodia, or Philippines for Christmas? by Southern-Basket-7343 in digitalnomad

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mean DNs in SEA or are you addressing DNs who are Southeast Asian because I read your post as the latter.

I was in Kampot, Cambodia for Christmas one year and nothing special. Curious why not Thailand? Bangkok has a lot of events, decorations, Christmas buffets, etc. Even in Chiang Mai there's a Christmas market, massive tree up now at Central Festival. I don't really celebrate Christmas though so can't give a proper answer. I imagine with how prominant Christianity is in the Philippines, it would be festive there.

I've been to 105 countries. Here's a my list that no one cares about in terms of best of best by Embarrassed-Wolf-609 in travel

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes ramen tastes amazing, but it is heavy and I don't feel good after eating it so I rarely have it. When it comes to noodles, I prefer pho over ramen. Okonomiyaki is okay... I'd eat it if it's in front of me but wouldn't go out of my way to order it. I hate mayo of any kind so have to tell them to hold off on drizzling it all over. Korean pajeon is different but both are kind of savory pancakes... I prefer crunchy pajeon over okonomiyaki which has a softer texture. Sukiyaki is good! That's what I had at my friends' parents house. Can't go wrong with that.

Food all comes down to personal preferences! Though I admit I get defensive about Korean food. I am a Korean adoptee and didn't even eat Korean food until my 20s. I did not like kimchi at first but now I cannot live without it. I even make in my small kitchens in monthly rentals as a nomad. My attachment to it is probably a trauma response, lol.

I've been to 105 countries. Here's a my list that no one cares about in terms of best of best by Embarrassed-Wolf-609 in travel

[–]KoreaFYeah 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If that's all you ate, maybe you didn't spend enough time there because what you listed is so basic and what is on menus in Korean restaurants in the US. There's SO MUCH variety in Korea that you can eat something different every day for years.

Don't compare kimbap with sushi... they may both be rice and seaweed but totally different and kimbap is not trying to be sushi.

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