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Can I get by in Brazil with just English/Spanish? (alien.top)
 

Years ago, I went to Medellin with just basic Spanish. I did okay, and learned over time.

Now I'm curious about Brazil but don't know any real Portuguese. I'd slowly learn over time but am not in the mood to just lock myself in room and study hardcore for 1 month.

So I'd likely arrive without much language skill.

Would this be okay in a large city like Sao Paulo? Or it's just asking for a bad time?

For freelancers when traveling how low does your saving account get before you begin to sweat? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Solid. That should get you by for 2 years in a pinch. Very nice.

Would you prefer living in Medellin, Colombia or prefer another Latin Country for a full year? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I'd prefer another country, where foreigners aren't regularly targeted for druggings, robberies, and assaults. This year has not been good in that regard for Medellin lol. I'm not going there. And I know the city well and speak Spanish.

For freelancers when traveling how low does your saving account get before you begin to sweat? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

My savings account goes up not down. Build a business or something that will set you up financially.

But when I was beginning, I had like $20K in savings and I would have probably been worried if it dropped below $10K

For freelancers when traveling how low does your saving account get before you begin to sweat? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

True. This is because trading your time for money sucks and is difficult.

What is the most colourful place you have been? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Hoi An, Vietnam.

Bangkok, Thailand.

Playa del Carmen, México.

I'm so tired of questions about money in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

I identify myself as an entrepreneur first and nomad/traveler second. Nobody has ever asked me how I can afford any of it. They know I can afford it

Is standing to use your computer actually healthier? Or should I get an ergonomic chair? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Moving and changing position more often is healthier. If standing part of the time helps with this then yes. It's healthy

Northern countries to spend the winter in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Japan maybe

How's the situation in Lima, Peru lately? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Thanks. I didn't think it'd be dangerous elsewhere, just less pleasant

How's the situation in Lima, Peru lately? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (4 children)

Thanks. Was 100% gonna do Miraflores and almost never leave hahaha. Judge if you must, fellow redditors

How's the situation in Lima, Peru lately? in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Thanks!

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How's the situation in Lima, Peru lately? (alien.top)
 

I remember big protests last year in the news.

I'm thinking of heading to Lima for the first time in January. Are things back to normal now?

Cellphone e-sims in c/digitalnomad@expats.zone
[–] newmes@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Thank you

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Cellphone e-sims (alien.top)
 

I'm considering buying iPhone 15 in US and read that there's no physical sim card slot, so it's only e-sim.

Will this work in every country? Has anyone here been nomadding just with e-sims?

I want to make sure I want get caught out in a country with simply no ability to get a sim.

I don't go anywhere too wild like Yemen, Afghanistan, etc.

But I like to visit countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Peru, Paraguay, etc.

Thanks for any help!

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