Posts Tagged ‘digital nomads’
Banking for Expats in Paraguay: Is Ueno Bank a Game Changer?
For expats in South America, especially those following the Flag Theory, the goal is to plant as many flags as possible—especially when it comes to banking. The more international bank accounts you have, the better protected and flexible your finances are. Free online banks have made this easier than ever. For the longest time, Paraguay…
Read MoreGünstig Investieren in Paraguay: Airbnb Studio-Apartments in Asuncion
Seit über vier Jahren reisen mein Partner Paul und ich durch Südamerika und vergleichen Investitionsmöglichkeiten. Wir hatten unsere Suche in Asuncion begonnen, doch wir haben schnell bemerkt: Günstige urbane Immobilien (unter 1000 USD/m²) sind selten. Irgendwann gaben wir die Suche nach Investitionsmöglichkeiten auf und versuchten es in anderen Ländern. Was viele überrascht, wenn sie vor…
Read MoreWelches Land ist besser zum Leben: Paraguay oder Brasilien?
Lateinamerika ist bei vielen Auswanderern beliebt. Mit warmem Klima, niedrigen Lebenshaltungskosten und einer freundlichen Mentalität punkten viele Länder und setzen aktiv auf externe Zuwanderung. Besonders Brasilien und Paraguay stehen hoch im Kurs – wenn auch aus sehr unterschiedlichen Gründen. Während Brasilien mit Lebensfreude, Natur und moderner Infrastruktur überzeugt, gilt Paraguay als unkompliziert und steuerlich attraktiv.…
Read MoreOverlanding mit Auto – mit oder ohne Umbau: Was ist besser?
Was ist Overlanding und was braucht man dafür? Das kommt ganz darauf an, wen du fragst. Es gibt zahlreiche Vanlife-Roomtour Kanäle, von denen man lernen kann. Doch wenn du eine kostengünstige Option suchst, die dir eine abenteuerliche Reise mit Offroad-Fähigkeiten ermöglicht und dich an fast jeden Ort bringt, dann möchte ich dir zeigen, wie mein…
Read MoreWhat I Learned in 4 Years of Nomad Living in South America
I always thought I was a good planner, but life often teaches us lessons that we can’t prepare for. In 2018, my partner Paul and I decided to quit our jobs, sell our belongings, and travel the world as nomads. We gave ourselves two years. During this time, we prepared all the necessary things and…
Read MoreBahiatropical Review: Digital Nomad Discovery in Tropical Tranquil Canavieiras 🇧🇷
Digital Nomad Discovery: Live and Work in Canavieiras, Experiencing the Unique Blend of Deserted Island and Tranquil Cobblestone Historical Town at Pousada Bahiatropical—for the Price of a Hostel. Nestled within the historic heart of Canavieiras, Brazil, Pousada Bahiatropical emerges as a tranquil retreat where the essence of island living harmonizes with everyday rhythms.…
Read MoreBrazilian Culture Clashes Under the Hood 🇧🇷
This post offers a glimpse into my forthcoming travel memoir after three years of cultural yin and yang across Brazil and the rest of South America. Any suggestions for publishers? Contact me! We stopped at a red light, where a man with two kids hesitated at the curb. He tilted his head and mouthed…
Read MoreDisappointed in Medellin: Housing Horrors & Car Chaos 🇨🇴
What do you think is the favorite country of travelers in South America? 90% of all travelers I‘ve met had their favorite country in common: Colombia. Over three years we‘ve been driving all over the continent in search of the best place to live. I asked every traveler where they had liked it…
Read MoreMy Return to Abadiânia and the Casa de Dom Inácio 🇧🇷
Outside Casa de Dom Inacio, my stomach grumbled. Nose blocked, I took a deep breath. A tingling sensation in my arm demanded attention. Shaking it off, I crossed the threshold. Casa de Dom Inacio in Abadiânia faced controversy in 2018. Over 600 abuse accusations targeted Joao de Deus. Despite his absence today, the Casa…
Read MoreWrong Tires in Ecuador? A Merry Christmas Tale with Police 🇪🇨
It was two days before Christmas. Paul and I were driving along a calm road somewhere between Guayaquil and Quito, in the coastal region of Ecuador. We read in one of the Whatsapp groups that there was going to be an Overlander Christmas Party. A Christmas dinner organized by a German campground owner at his…
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