When it comes to traveling the world, there aren’t many places we WOULDN’T want to go to. But if we were to put down roots for three months, we’re a bit pickier.
Being location independent has its perks! In this episode, Heather and I discuss the top 16 cities and regions in the world where we’d love to spend three months, and what we love most about each one.
Whether it’s a great place for digital nomads with good internet and a thriving entrepreneurial community, a great beach destination, a hiker’s dream, or just a chill place with a chill vibe, we’re dreaming about where we might move next!
How about you? If you could be dropped anywhere in the world for 3 months, where would you want to live? Tweet us @ExtraPackofPeanuts!
Today’s episode has been sponsored by our friends at Tortuga Backpacks!
6:30 – Where would you want to be dropped off for 3 months?
7:00 – The Rules
8:20 – Honorable mentions
12:25 – Heather’s #8 (could’ve been her #1, but…)
13:50 – Trav’s #8 (is it too small?)
14:55 – Heather’s #7 – A fun place with a growing digital nomad scene
16:40 – Trav’s #7 – Good weather, good beer, good beaches, but expensive accommodations
18:10 – Heather’s #6 – Near a place that she has a little trouble pronouncing
18:55 – Trav’s #6 – A city where he’s spent more time than almost anywhere else, he loves it that much!
20:30 – Heather’s #5 – The food, the vibe, the countryside, the wine…
22:20 – Trav’s #5 – Awesome in both summer and winter
25:05 – Heather’s #4 – Her favorite country in the world!
26:40 – Trav’s #4 – It was a close decision between 2, 3, and 4!
29:30 – Heather’s #3 – Friends, mountains, a nearby island, good hiking
30:50 – Trav’s #3 – Awesome beaches, world-class city with world-class events, fun, clean…but not super exotic or cheap…and Heather wishes she’d thought of this one
33:30 – Heather’s #2 – A place she and Trav both loved
36:15 – Trav’s #2 – Great internet, easy to get around, super cheap, almost like a second home!
38:30 – Heather’s #1 – A digital nomad’s dream. Healthy, feel-good… Jungle and beach all in one day
44:20 – Trav’s #1 – Bikeable, hip, cheap, great food, amazing history, and fantastic summer weather
You can head on over now to grab your copy while it’s on sale through June 6th!
In honor of the Paradise Pack, we’ve put together a special series here for you with three of our AWESOME contributors to the pack, Johnny FD, Ruth Soukup, and Mish Slade.
In each of these interviews, we talk about what their lives were like before they went location independent, how they built their businesses and what their #1 piece of advice is for those of you just starting the journey!
Don’t forget to check out their contributions and much, much more over at TheParadisePack.com!
Longtime listeners might know that Heather has a not so secret love.
Coffee
Turns out, Jason, our often co-host, also has the same love. Though his is more of an addiction.
Today Heather and Jason list out some of their best coffee experiences, including their favorite coffee shops, and the best countries for coffee lovers.
I hold down the fort for those of us who aren’t so into coffee, providing some notes on ambiance, delicious treats, and the best hot chocolate I’ve had to date. And of course, you won’t have to wait long for Jason to break all the rules.
We have spent more time in Chiang Mai than any other city in the world.
Except, of course, Philadelphia.
And yet somehow, we’ve never done a Destination Diary on it!
So today, long overdue, is an account of some of the best places in Chiang Mai. The best restaurants (for all different types of food), the best places to stay, some of the most fun activities, and the best straight razor shave you’ll ever get!
