diff --git a/personal/moving_on.md b/personal/moving_on.md index e6cb0d6..9348b69 100644 --- a/personal/moving_on.md +++ b/personal/moving_on.md @@ -44,4 +44,74 @@ WHAT NOT TO KEEP: - No duplicates - No "sentimental" bulk - Nothing you haven't used in 3 months -- Nothing you can easily rebuy \ No newline at end of file +- Nothing you can easily rebuy + +--- + +Typical Annual Rotation Pattern: + +Q1 (Jan-Mar) - Thailand & Vietnam +- Jan-Feb: Thailand (30-day visa-free) + * Perfect weather, moderate crowds + * Base: Chiang Mai or Bangkok + * Good time for Thai New Year + +- March: Vietnam (30-day e-visa) + * Pleasant weather in both north/south + * Base: Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City + * Avoid heavy rain season + +Q2 (Apr-Jun) - Malaysia & Indonesia +- April-May: Malaysia (90-day visa-free) + * Base: Kuala Lumpur or Penang + * Excellent infrastructure + * Good weather before monsoon + * Common "reset" point due to good flights + +- June: Bali, Indonesia (30-day visa-free) + * Start of dry season + * Base: Canggu or Ubud + * Good internet, established nomad community + +Q3 (Jul-Sep) - Indonesia & Singapore +- July-Aug: Continue Indonesia + * Extend visa in Bali if desired + * Peak season but perfect weather + +- September: Singapore (30 days) + * Used as a travel hub + * Handle banking/business + * Excellent infrastructure + * More expensive but strategic + +Q4 (Oct-Dec) - Thailand & Malaysia +- Oct-Nov: Back to Thailand + * Different visa type from Q1 + * Cool season starting + * Base: Bangkok or islands + +- December: Malaysia + * Year-end in KL + * Holiday season + * Prepare for next year's rotation + +Strategic Benefits: +1. Weather Optimization +- Avoiding worst of monsoon seasons +- Following pleasant temperatures + +2. Visa Efficiency +- Never overstaying limits +- Using natural travel flows +- Multiple entry points to same countries +- Different visa types for returns + +3. Cost Balancing +- Mix of expensive (Singapore) and affordable (Vietnam) locations +- Monthly average stays reasonable +- Strategic expensive months for networking/infrastructure + +4. Infrastructure Needs +- Regular access to good healthcare +- Reliable internet throughout +- Major airports for connections \ No newline at end of file