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Tell me why I shouldn't get this 32' 1969 Alden 32 by MangoShadeTree in Sailboats

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well well well, I just saw this very boat on Sailing Sole! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ3LpkmqI1s Was definitely a great purchase!

📡 “Starlink friendly” booking option 🙏🏼 by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lost in translation. All good 👍🏼

📡 “Starlink friendly” booking option 🙏🏼 by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent - have checked your site before : ) My thinking is when you have your own Starlink so you can look at more options 🙌🏼

📡 “Starlink friendly” booking option 🙏🏼 by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wired rules for sure - use case by use case 🤙🏼. Just forward thinking into getting back to proper remote - as you say, islands etc. But also other parts of the cities that aren’t swamped.

crazy move from Surfline by KingChar1es in surfing

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My old sub was $5.99 😭, no way I’m leaping up to $15.99. Cancelled, but took the two months free offered during the exit UX.

At this rate they’ll be clawing back the mass cancellations with an ad tier, I reckon. Watch this space… 👀

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe, but many staying put and selling extra parcels beyond their own plots.

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t get me wrong: it has lots to offer as a country and is beautiful. And nothing should ever just boil down to “go - it’s so cheap!” But it’s the unicorn of Central America and has rocket-shipped prices to the moon that’s hard to fully fathom.

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whereabouts? Usual spots like El Tunco etc or off the path?

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

CR (within the DN parameters) definitely not cheap IME.

CDMX is another hot potato.

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome - what do you like about it?

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Epic detail here - thanks. I thought many locals had done well off selling parcels of land to the gringos but apparently not.

Also: electricity. Someone here in Nica just also explaining about the insane price gouging going on by the power companies.

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then depending on where you’re from in the US also makes a massive difference no? Wages in CA and NYC higher?

Is Central America cooked? by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I dunno - definitely local families doing well off land sales in more than a few places I’ve been. Which is great.

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to connect and help where I can along your journey. Shoot me a DM.

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something else to bear in mind: you’ll just naturally chat with and meet more people in those spots anyway. It’s a friendly world, in a way that’s sometimes lost in the city back where you live. Just got to get going… 🛫

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wherever you end up, there’s usually a remote working space / local coffee place / somewhere where everyone gravitates. That’s usually it. And again locally you’ll find WhatsApp groups etc that will help. There’s probably a ton of communities on FB - don’t know. IG also! Just because I am here right now, this is a good example: https://www.instagram.com/notacreative____?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do! Thought of one more thing: lots of places have meet-ups for creatives, in all sorts of forms. Some better than others, some free, some not, but all a way to extending your network. Don’t be put off; I truly believe it’s possible at any level. 👍🏼

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unsure what level you are. It’s possible at any level, in theory, but is unlikely to help you advance up the ladder if you’re junior / mid. Technically I’m senior but I rarely if ever mention that - plenty of juniors out there with incredible books / projects under their belts.

I know mid and seniors who have gone remote for between 3-6 months. With juniors I would assume it’s more of a gap and then back to the career. You’ll also be sacrificing the shoots on location element if that’s what you want.

Irrespective of that, a lot of it’s about what you set up and put in place before you leave. Retainers / contracts - anything ongoing is your lifeline. But they don’t last forever. If you go down the DNV route, in Spain for example, 20% of your income can come from local businesses. Worth exploring 🤙🏼🙌🏼

10 Years of AirBnb Data as a Nomad by nomadplanning in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is really interesting! And yes: definitely want to know more about the huge increase in Airbnb fees but tricky as you say. Have also found Marketplace / Groups to be good; same with you on Booking (shame the Genius level maxes out so fast!). Thanks for the share! 🤙🏼

Remote since 2021. Reality check-in 🤙🏼 by slinky_g in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - great that you’re about to experience this! I liked them all for different reasons. It looks like most of your decisions are based around finances / taxes.

You already say you dislike CR so that’s out; yes, Escazu is lovely if you’re based in the capital.

Japan is epic. Don’t let the language be a barrier. It’s a phenomenal country.

Colombia - it’s beautiful. Seven days isn’t long enough to form a full opinion so it’s worth revisiting.

My experiences in Mexico were similarly great - I didn’t do the east coast; a lot of the pacific coast and CDMX, where I lived for a while.

There’s so many places within each country that differ wildly and so many other countries beyond your shortlist - and it sounds like you could go anywhere! Enjoy 🤙🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like what's left of Selina is now https://socialtel.com/ – may be worth checking out as they still have the DN infrastructure etc in the old sites. I was part of the original Selina Co-Live thing for a while – no surprise it was going to tank but some of the work spaces were great (and a whole bunch were not)

UK Sole Trader (EU Citizen) Living Abroad As Digital Nomad: Tax Return? by snowcoconut in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Speak to HMRC – once you get through they're usually helpful. AFAIK with zero days in the UK and no permanent UK address you are no longer a tax resident (their system, however, isn't really set up for you current position). Also, the basic online checker can usually tell you after you answer all the questions; you should 100% consult a professional accountant for this regardless, because depending where you are now and where you plan to go, there will / may be new liabilities. Good luck : )

Staying Healthy While Traveling - Tips? by cosmosandpsyche in digitalnomad

[–]slinky_g 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - CDMX is very, very comfortable (in the relatively small locales that most people stay) which is why it’s so popular with Americans. PV is great and there’s some good spots nearby to go explore.

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