Good locations for online workers
Jul 2nd 2006, 6:08 pm
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Good locations for online workers
Hi everyone
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
Jul 3rd 2006, 7:18 am
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Originally Posted by systemshock
Hi everyone
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
Jul 3rd 2006, 11:10 am
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Originally Posted by Deer Hunter
That's a tall order!! Why not go somewhere on the Mediterranean? Meets most of the requirements.
Jul 3rd 2006, 9:42 pm
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Originally Posted by systemshock
Yep it's a pretty tall order, but then it's only a wishlist, I'm looking for ideas more than anything else, I don't expect to get somewhere with everything. The Med is a good idea, I have been toying with the idea of cyprus
Jan 26th 2007, 11:16 am
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Hi everyone
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
I've been slowly building up a few online businesses over the last few years and I'm at the point where I no longer need to be in the UK. My online work is bringing in enough to support me in most countries and I'm now looking into the possibility of relocating somewhere with better weather and cheaper living. I'm wondering what locations people think are good for someone who's income is fixed, but who needs reliable internet access. Priorities are.
1) Internet access
2) Cheap, not essential but a big bonus
3) good nightlife, I'm in my late 20's so still like clubbing occasionally and partying, somewhere with an expat community would be best
4) beaches, warm weather, pretty girls, all the usual stuff I'd imagin people want
5) Hassle Free, somewhere I can live legally rather than having to make visa runs every month would be great
6) disease free! not essential but I've had dengue fever and Malaria and I'd rather be somewhere these weren't endmic, although that's not essential
Looking forward to any suggestions, also wondering if anyone else in my line of work has done something similar, where you went and how it worked out
Another posibility is Panama. The only problem is I work with the US stock market. Since I write reports after the market closes, I'd be doing all my work in the evening if I were to go to Panama. Goa would allow me to work in the a.m.
Should mention that Goa has tons of Russian tourists; ala your pretty girl requirement.
Last edited by Vigile; Jan 26th 2007 at 11:19 am.
Jan 30th 2007, 8:42 pm
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Bermuda!!
Feb 3rd 2007, 7:47 pm
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Re: Good locations for online workers
Where did you finally settle on systemshock? Your situation is very similar to my own. Right now I'm leaning toward Goa. I too had malaria while in Costa Rica, but think I can mitigate the risk with spray and mosquito netting at night.
Another posibility is Panama. The only problem is I work with the US stock market. Since I write reports after the market closes, I'd be doing all my work in the evening if I were to go to Panama. Goa would allow me to work in the a.m.
Should mention that Goa has tons of Russian tourists; ala your pretty girl requirement.
Another posibility is Panama. The only problem is I work with the US stock market. Since I write reports after the market closes, I'd be doing all my work in the evening if I were to go to Panama. Goa would allow me to work in the a.m.
Should mention that Goa has tons of Russian tourists; ala your pretty girl requirement.
Delhi has the entire diplomatic corps, and loads of visiting tourists.
Night life is good too.
