This episode of The Wild Side is a little different. About nine months ago, Alan embarked on an experiment to work from his dream location in Koh Samui Thailand. A month ago, he received his coveted Destination Thailand digital nomad visa. As he points out, this is not early retirement disguised as gainful employment. His “business as usual” move produces work from a tropical island instead of the English countryside. Alan shares the important factors necessary to work from an offshore destination, setting disciplines whilst living amongst tourists, and the cultural adaptations necessary to successfully transition.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• Three requirements to make offshore working viable. [3:05]

 

• Cultivating disciplined work habits and achieving life balance abroad. [5:15]

 

• Managing time differences and long-haul travel is essential. [6:45]

 

• Challenges in adapting to a new culture, lifestyle, and language abroad. [8:50]

 

• Nomad life requires a focus on the quality of available healthcare. [11:29]

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