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4.2 KiB
Markdown
159 lines
4.2 KiB
Markdown
Let's make this super practical - the REAL essential inventory:
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TECH SURVIVAL KIT:
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- Primary laptop + charger
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- Backup phone + charger
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- Universal adapter
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- Small power bank
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- Minimal cables/dongles
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- Headphones (meetings/focus)
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CLOTHING STRATEGY:
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- 5-7 tech-quick dry shirts
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- 2-3 collared shirts (meetings)
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- 3 shorts/swim capable
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- 2 proper pants
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- 7 underwear/socks
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- 1 light jacket
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- 1 pair nice shoes
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- 1 pair walking shoes
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- 1 pair flip flops
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DOCS & CRITICAL:
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- Passport + copy
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- Birth cert (digital + secure physical)
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- Key financial docs
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- Insurance cards
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- Vaccination records
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- Professional certs
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- Small medicine kit
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LIFESTYLE MAINTAINS:
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- One personal comfort item
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- Minimal grooming kit
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- Basic first aid
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- Small tool kit (tech repair)
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THE "NICE TO HAVES":
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- Compact camera if you're into it
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- One "going out" outfit
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- Small fitness gear if crucial
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WHAT NOT TO KEEP:
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- No "just in case" items
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- No duplicates
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- No "sentimental" bulk
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- Nothing you haven't used in 3 months
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- Nothing you can easily rebuy
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Typical Annual Rotation Pattern:
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Q1 (Jan-Mar) - Thailand & Vietnam
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- Jan-Feb: Thailand (30-day visa-free)
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* Perfect weather, moderate crowds
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* Base: Chiang Mai or Bangkok
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* Good time for Thai New Year
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- March: Vietnam (30-day e-visa)
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* Pleasant weather in both north/south
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* Base: Da Nang or Ho Chi Minh City
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* Avoid heavy rain season
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Q2 (Apr-Jun) - Malaysia & Indonesia
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- April-May: Malaysia (90-day visa-free)
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* Base: Kuala Lumpur or Penang
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* Excellent infrastructure
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* Good weather before monsoon
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* Common "reset" point due to good flights
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- June: Bali, Indonesia (30-day visa-free)
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* Start of dry season
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* Base: Canggu or Ubud
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* Good internet, established nomad community
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Q3 (Jul-Sep) - Indonesia & Singapore
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- July-Aug: Continue Indonesia
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* Extend visa in Bali if desired
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* Peak season but perfect weather
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- September: Singapore (30 days)
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* Used as a travel hub
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* Handle banking/business
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* Excellent infrastructure
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* More expensive but strategic
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Q4 (Oct-Dec) - Thailand & Malaysia
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- Oct-Nov: Back to Thailand
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* Different visa type from Q1
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* Cool season starting
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* Base: Bangkok or islands
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- December: Malaysia
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* Year-end in KL
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* Holiday season
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* Prepare for next year's rotation
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Strategic Benefits:
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1. Weather Optimization
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- Avoiding worst of monsoon seasons
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- Following pleasant temperatures
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2. Visa Efficiency
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- Never overstaying limits
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- Using natural travel flows
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- Multiple entry points to same countries
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- Different visa types for returns
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3. Cost Balancing
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- Mix of expensive (Singapore) and affordable (Vietnam) locations
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- Monthly average stays reasonable
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- Strategic expensive months for networking/infrastructure
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4. Infrastructure Needs
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- Regular access to good healthcare
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- Reliable internet throughout
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- Major airports for connections
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[Insurance](https://safetywing.com/nomad-insurance)
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Here's a practical breakdown of how digital nomads typically manage their lifestyle:
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Income & Banking Setup:
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1. Financial Structure
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- Multiple bank accounts across different countries/regions
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- International credit cards with no foreign transaction fees
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- Fintech solutions like Wise (formerly TransferWise) for better exchange rates
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- Some maintain a permanent address in their home country for banking/legal purposes
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Visa Management:
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- "Visa runs" - leaving and reentering countries to reset tourist visas
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- Common patterns:
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- 1-3 months per country in Southeast Asia
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- Using visa-free periods strategically
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- Often rotating between Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia
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- Some get longer-term visas in preferred "base" countries
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Work Infrastructure:
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1. Tech Setup
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- Reliable laptop with backup drive
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- International SIM card or eSIM solutions (like Airalo)
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- Portable WiFi devices
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- VPN subscriptions
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- Cloud storage for important documents
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2. Accommodation Strategy
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- Book places with verified good internet
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- Use platforms like:
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- Airbnb for monthly discounts
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- Booking.com for short stays
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- Facebook expat groups for local deals
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- Coliving spaces in digital nomad hubs
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Health & Insurance:
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- International health insurance (like SafetyWing)
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- Travel insurance
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- Regular health checkups during visits to affordable medical hubs (Bangkok, KL)
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