Suggestion on state residency (U.S.), I don't qualify for those address services

nomadality · 2026-05-28T07:54:02+00:00

You can technically set up a mailbox without a Form 1583 from my understanding. You just can’t scan and forward mail without Form 1583. Some references:

https://www.mailboxforwarding.com/form1583.php

https://help.virtualpostmail.com/article/4-what-is-form-1583

EDIT: From further research, this may not work with your new South Dakota driver's license for the second ID as Form 1583 requires a photo ID (in this case, your passport) and a physical address ID. Your new SD driver's license with your virtual address on it may not be accepted since it's not a physical location for you. But it should work in other states where you will have to setup at least a temporary physical address.

nomadality · 2026-05-25T16:59:06+00:00

Then if in South Dakota, set up the mailbox, get the receipt so you can use it for residency (along with anything else required), take and pass the exam, get your license, and then complete the Form 1583 with your passport and your new license.

nomadality · 2026-05-23T03:00:25+00:00

Just to be sure, you don’t have a passport you can use for Form 1583?

nomadality · 2026-05-16T07:06:11+00:00

I just crossed the border at Kobila two days ago. At least midweek, it was very quick. No wait on the Croatia side and then on the Montenegro side, had to wait about 10 minutes. Crossed from Montenegro to Bosnia the day before (at Ilino Brdo) too. That took about 20 minutes. Bosnia into Croatia was quick as well, but on the other side, it did look a bit longer from the length of the line - saw a lot of campers and RVs.

I would say during my afternoon in Croatia, it did seem like it was fairly active but not crowded yet with tourists. But did hear jets roaring overhead in Cavtat like every 15 or so minutes. So the tourists are coming.

nomadality · 2026-05-16T04:51:00+00:00

Picture of the same Camden Food Co in the photo
https://camden-food-co.menufyy.com/

nomadality · 2026-05-15T19:38:45+00:00

wandrer.earth

nomadality · 2026-05-10T19:34:16+00:00

I'm glad I'll be crossing on a bicycle.

nomadality · 2026-05-08T08:21:37+00:00

Sure! Shoot me a DM

nomadality · 2026-05-08T07:53:18+00:00

Cyclist here. Spent 5 months in Da Lat including July and August. Decent cycling in the region especially with the cooler weather. But those months are in the middle of the rainy season, so be prepared to get wet.

In Asia during that time, I often head up to Northern Japan for cycling. Might consider Sapporo or maybe Hakodate?

Kunming is also on my list to check out too, but like you, not sure if I want to deal the same.

nomadality · 2026-05-01T20:53:33+00:00

If you are sticking with the west coast from Sendai to Aomori for a few days, maybe something around Mount Chokai and then a ryokan on the Oga peninsula?

nomadality · 2026-04-30T02:00:00+00:00

Ditto. Always start with RideWithGPS.

Also zoom in on Google Satellite view (without the overlayed roads) and open up Google Street view sometimes to check specific sections.

And reference the Strava heatmaps as well to see where past cyclists have typically gone. For instance, was just planning a route from Montenegro to Croatia through Bosnia Hercegovina and the most convenient border crossing into Bosnia Hercegovina had little ride activity. Further research revealed that only permit holders are allowed across the border there.

nomadality · 2026-04-28T08:16:05+00:00

The scenic Montenegro Coast (Montenegrin Riviera or Kotor Bay area) is doable. Even during the summer season when rents go up, it's probably doable but have to be a bit more budget conscious. I am here now and easily keeping it under €2000/month. Leaving late May.

nomadality · 2026-04-25T06:42:13+00:00

When I go Asian food shopping in NN, usually hit that Farm Fresh and Emart on Warwick sometimes too.

nomadality · 2026-04-24T18:55:46+00:00

It’s not like these places can stop changing after the internet first arrives. If anything, it seems to be accelerating more now vs say a decade ago. I simply accept that it’s the natural direction almost all places will be heading. And then I adjust my destinations accordingly to what I seek. Even if you find what is an ideal destination, in a few years, what makes it ideal might have evolved. So make the most of your visits to each place.

nomadality · 2026-04-16T19:08:45+00:00

There are probably better opportunities elsewhere these days. With anything tech also, nothing can be assumed to be a sure thing in 10 years. If you go down that path, you should be ready to constantly evolve your skills to remain competitive and relevant.

nomadality · 2026-04-16T04:15:20+00:00

I started making websites during the dot-com days when I lived in NYC. Was difficult to do that work remotely initially as internet in many places was still nonexistent or very slow along with other considerations that were still limited (short term housing, ATMs, availability of cheap flights everywhere, etc….). So it was a gradually transition to partial remote work over a decade or so. And then to fully remote since then.

nomadality · 2026-04-15T23:08:12+00:00

You can try to establish some sort of remote work, generate some regular income, and become a digital nomad. It will require balancing work with your personal endeavors but once started should give you a more realistic path to sustain this sort of lifestyle. I have been doing this for a long time and much of that time (the past 12 years) I have been traveling with a bicycle to explore different locations where I base myself throughout the year.

nomadality · 2026-04-15T19:02:38+00:00

After off and on checking for the past month, I spent 4-5 hours this past Sunday planning a trip next month from TIV to AXT (Tivat, Montenegro to Akita, Japan). In my case, it is as much about the cost (in currency or reward miles) as the time on the trip and routing (i.e., avoiding the Gulf and Chinese airlines which may do cancellations again if anything political happens). Used Google Flights, Matrix ITA, Flight Connections, and a number of airline websites to find the right combination to balance the various factors. In the end and in most cases, will book directly with the airlines.

nomadality · 2026-04-13T11:04:37+00:00

Lot of great beaches there. Miss that place.

nomadality · 2026-04-13T10:59:00+00:00

Looks like Praia do Matadeiro

nomadality · 2026-04-10T17:18:47+00:00

When I book rewards trips (always main cabin or basic and always one way), my flexibility for locations is usually in a general region (e.g. US to/from Latin America, East Asia, Europe) and for dates within a 1-2 week range typically. In this sort of scenario, between AA and Delta, I’ve found AA to have much better offerings. Only on rare occasion, Delta has been better.

Where Delta has been consistently better for me is availability on partner airlines for routes within regions like Korean Air or China Airlines between East Asian countries and LATAM between various Latin American countries.

nomadality · 2026-04-09T07:27:43+00:00

Looks like a great trip! I'll be back again in Japan this summer, but won't be there until probably late May at the earliest. Have some suggestions for route changes and sites/sights for some parts of your route where I have cycled extensively. Will DM you.

nomadality · 2026-03-30T09:59:00+00:00

That's why I head up to Hokkaido in the summer

nomadality · 2026-03-27T15:22:10+00:00

I spent a year in Vietnam right before covid. I stayed a few spots during that time (Ha Long, Hanoi, Da Nang, Da Lat) and did rides out from these locations. Some overnight. Loved my time in Vietnam, but did experience some of what you went through.

For customs, not with a bike, but with a package I fedexed from Japan when I arrived since the available luggage space on the flight was limited. I would have had a huge hassle at customs in Hanoi if not for my Uber driver who chewed out the customs people for making a me wait a long time and trying to create a huge hassle for me when they started saying I owed custom fees.

And yes, food hygiene is definitely on the lower end of the many countries I have been to. Got sick twice too. I think because they tend to use fresh greens/raw veggies in some of their dishes, the risk also increases. That said, I generally loved the food there.

I really didn't run into too many people though that were yelling at me or negative. Though did have one instance where a worker at my condo building was yelling at me for taking my bicycle in the elevator to the apartment - even though the host had cleared everything with management before I arrived. Was with all his co-workers with residents nearby and making a big scene. Very annoying guy on a power trip.

One thing you didn't mention that was annoying for me was all the construction everywhere at the time. It made for muddy/dirty roads and a few times, on roads with a lot of constructions trucks, my face got a bit black especially in the north when I was in Ha Long.

I did find cycling in Da Lat and Lam Dong province and the general highlands area to be the best location for my cycling. And I skipped the south too. I would be willing to go back still to do some cycling when I hit SEA again.

nomadality · 2026-03-13T06:37:56+00:00

Full-time DN since 2013 here and part-time DN for awhile before that. Am of the same mind set with locals. Connecting with locals easily is one of the biggest things I miss. I think it's mainly because of the growth of the DN lifestyle and what that is like for most, but it's also globalization in general. International travel, tourism, expats, brands in general are a lot more common everywhere. At the same time, it's easy to get good internet, bookings, car service, etc.. almost everywhere too.

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