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4. Infrastructure Needs
- Regular access to good healthcare
- Reliable internet throughout
- Major airports for connections
- Major airports for connections
[Insurance](https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance)
Here's a practical breakdown of how digital nomads typically manage their lifestyle:
Income & Banking Setup:
1. Financial Structure
- Multiple bank accounts across different countries/regions
- International credit cards with no foreign transaction fees
- Fintech solutions like Wise (formerly TransferWise) for better exchange rates
- Some maintain a permanent address in their home country for banking/legal purposes
Visa Management:
- "Visa runs" - leaving and reentering countries to reset tourist visas
- Common patterns:
- 1-3 months per country in Southeast Asia
- Using visa-free periods strategically
- Often rotating between Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia
- Some get longer-term visas in preferred "base" countries
Work Infrastructure:
1. Tech Setup
- Reliable laptop with backup drive
- International SIM card or eSIM solutions (like Airalo)
- Portable WiFi devices
- VPN subscriptions
- Cloud storage for important documents
2. Accommodation Strategy
- Book places with verified good internet
- Use platforms like:
- Airbnb for monthly discounts
- Booking.com for short stays
- Facebook expat groups for local deals
- Coliving spaces in digital nomad hubs
Health & Insurance:
- International health insurance (like SafetyWing)
- Travel insurance
- Regular health checkups during visits to affordable medical hubs (Bangkok, KL)