Budget travelers are often surprised at how much you can get for your money when exploring Egypt.
04.08.2023 - 05:53 / roughguides.com
We’ve all seen them. Envy-inducing Insta posts and enticing ads for longer-term, remote-working visas. You know the images we mean — pics of impossibly happy people lounging in hammocks, laptop casually to hand, with a beautiful beach as their genuine backdrop. No filter, no fake background. Just pure unadulterated, work-play balance bliss, and aspirational “this could be you” messaging. And the glorious truth is, this really could be you.
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That said, working remotely while being fanned by a tropical breeze isn’t entirely a breeze to bring about. So, to help you realise that dream, here are our tips for digital nomads. From what to consider when choosing where to go, to arming yourself with data through an innovative eSIM experience app that facilitates that all-important work-play balance, these will make joining the digital nomad revolution all the more pleasurable.
Let’s kick off with the first-things-first decision you’ll have to make. Namely, where are you going to go digital? You might be looking forward to immersing yourself in a place you already love. In which case, you’re probably already pretty well informed about the country, region, city or village you’re planning to base yourself in, which will come in very handy.
And the reasons? In order to strike a satisfying balance between work and play, you’ll want to be somewhere that delivers on both fronts. Ask yourself this: does your chosen location offer budget-suitable accommodation that’s comfortable to work in, in a location that’s convenient for enjoying the destination to the max when you close your laptop for the day?
For example, remote rural locations will suit digital nomads who want to explore the great outdoors during their down-time. However, those who are looking for buzz, bars and brilliant nights out to remember will want to be based closer to the action — and have the budget to pay for it.
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If your work involves lots of meetings, another key factor is considering what time zone you’re in compared with your clients and colleagues. Otherwise, you’ll find yourself having to get up before the crack of dawn (or missing out on socialising in the evenings) to fulfil your work commitments.
If you’re planning to work as a digital nomad in the truest sense of the word — i.e. you want to move around a lot — you’d be wise to wise-up on each place you intend to work (and play) in. You’ll also want to pay even closer attention to a bunch of practicalities, which leads onto our second tip…
Once you know where you’re going, be sure to read up on the visa requirements for your chosen destination/s. And, even if you think you know how long you’ll
Budget travelers are often surprised at how much you can get for your money when exploring Egypt.
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