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Pro tip: I tried working from a beach in Bali for a month, then a quiet town in Portugal. Portugal won.
Bali was all hype. Constant noise, spotty internet that dropped during client calls, and pressure to always be 'out'. In Lagos, Portugal, I paid $600 for a clean apartment with fiber internet. My focus tripled. I got more done by 10 AM than I did all day in Bali. Anyone else find that chasing the 'instagram' nomad spot is a trap?
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ryan9476mo ago
Hard disagree on the "instagram nomad spot is a trap" thing. You just did Bali wrong. The whole point is to embrace the chaos and find a rhythm in it. I got a local SIM with great data, worked from co-working spaces built for that, and the energy kept me from burning out. If you want a silent apartment, why even leave home? The buzz is the feature, not the bug.
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caseythompson6mo ago
You're both right about the rhythm, but you're missing the tax angle. Portugal has that sweet NHR tax scheme for new residents. That quiet apartment's low rent looks even better when you're keeping more of what you earn. Bali's chaos is fun, but Portugal's quiet helped my bank account, not just my focus.
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