My review of Manila, The Philippines after one month of living and working remotely in the city.


Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:09 How I ended up in Manila
02:37 Philippines entry requirements (covid and onward travel)
05:00 Arrival at the airport
06:15 Best areas to stay in Manila
10:31 First impressions of Manila
11:00 Masks
12:32 My impression of the people
13:34 Touristic attractions in Manila
16:10 Bumpy roads
16:40 Stupid levels of security
18:06 Language barrier
19:44 Covid situation in Manila (masks and vaccination)
21:42 Digital Nomad community in Manila
23:18 My overall thoughts on Manila
25:18 What’s coming up for me and the podcast


Links mentioned
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My previous review of Istanbul
https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/y9tdAql1Etb
Grab (Ride-sharing App)
https://www.grab.com/
WeWork
https://www.wework.com/

26: Manila for Digital Nomads (28 days in the Philippines)

Interviews with digital Nomads and destinations reviews for remote workers.

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Personal Journals

History

Philosophy

Places & Travel

My review of Jakarta, Indonesia after two weeks of living and working remotely in the city.


Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
02:53 Arrival in Jakarta
08:39 Where to stay
12:50 General impressions
15:40 Covid restrictions
18:00 Where to get a sim card
18:57 Coworking and Cafes
21:05 Gyms and Fitness
23:04 Food
25:43 Transportation
28:23 Cons of Jakarta
31:55 Friendly locals and safety
33:40 Summary
36:53 Conclusion


Links mentioned
Grab (Ride-sharing App)
https://www.grab.com/


Gojek (Ride-sharing App)
https://www.gojek.com/

27: Jakarta for Digital Nomads (My Experience)

My review of Istanbul, Turkey after one month of living and working remotely in Europe’s biggest city.


Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Why Istanbul?
03:25 Covid situation
06:04 Internet access
11:45 Gyms & Fitness
14:01 Transportation options
17:48 Accomodation
21:30 Where to stay
26:16 Being scammed
37:11 Weird things about Istanbul
44:13 Pros
45:55 Cons
48:50 Top tips
54:05 Audience questions
01:05:28 Conclusion


Links mentioned
Riley’s Video on Istanbul - https://youtu.be/uqDpSN5bMLA
The gym in the Green Park Hotel that I used - https://g.page/FiClubTaksim?share
NomadList - https://nomadlist.com/
Instanbul Digital Nomads (Facebook Group) - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1160472153963742

25: Istanbul for Digital Nomads (My Experience)

In this episode I sit down with fellow nomads Sergio Sala and Ivan Kreimer to discuss the hype around Lisbon. How is it for digital nomads?


Timecodes
00:00 Introductions
00:49 How I ended up in Portugal
01:56 Chris and Sergio share their experience entering Portugal - Covid restrictions?
04:11 Face mask requirements in Portugal
09:05 Lisbon vs Gran Canaria (the top two destinations on NomadList currently)
15:18 Things that make Lisbon cool
18:07 The issue with Lisbon coffee shops
18:58 Our experience checking out Outsite coworking cafe and Selina coworking space
23:00 Ivan breaks down the coworking scene in Lisbon
24:17 Digital nomad community in Lisbon
30:16 My least favourite thing about Lisbon + Ivan’s recommended areas to stay
34:58 What sets Lisbon apart from other destinations
38:20 Cost of living in Lisbon
43:10 Good area to stay for a few days
46:10 Best coworking space with a view
48:00 Chiang Mai vs Lisbon
51:53 Addressing Max Rovensky’s twitter thread on Lisbon
58:29 Shoutout to Sergio’s Youtube channel
58:54 Lisbon 5 years ago compared to now
59:27 Best times of the year to visit Lisbon
01:01:17 Summary


Links mentioned
Heden Coworking Space
https://heden.co/


Avila Spaces Saldaha
https://www.getcroissant.com/discover/lisbon/saldanha/avila-spaces-1/


Max Rovensky’s Twitter thread about Lisbon
https://twitter.com/MaxRovensky/status/1530481185285095429


Sergio’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/sergiosala

24: Lisbon, Portugal - Does it live up to the hype? feat. Sergio Sala

In this episode Chris and Riley discuss what it’s like in Thailand since covid hit from an expat/digital nomad perspective.


Timecodes:
[00:00] Introduction
[01:12] Riley shares his experience living in Thailand over the last 8 months
[02:11] Chris’s experience with masks in Koh Phangan
[04:02] The bright side of COVID restrictions for Riley in Thailand
[07:07] Current entry requirements for Thailand and Chris’s experience getting into Thailand in April 2022
[09:03] Riley’s experience getting into Thailand in September 2021 and what’s coming up from June 2022
[12:10] ‘Security Theatre’: Why Thais are required to wear masks
[13:05] What has changed in Chiang Mai
[15:46] Chris’s Bangkok experience with covid restrictions
[17:40] Audience Q&A;
[50:20] Summary of Thailand in 2022 (post-covid)


Links mentioned
Riley’s video on Rawai, Phuket
https://youtu.be/TD7T7pzEOQI
The seat sleeper
https://www.instagram.com/seatsleeper/
Follow Riley on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rileygbennett/

26: Manila for Digital Nomads (28 days in the Philippines)

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