Wm James · @NomadicMusclePT for 10 years · 5 years living in SE Asia

Nomad Starter Guide

Everything I'd set up before moving to Southeast Asia. Tap, sign up, done.

Before you fly · 3 steps

Get set up

1 Wise cardMoney Pay in local currency at the real exchange rate. Skip the airport booth fees. 2 to 3 weeks out. The card ships by mail. Get the card 2 SafetyWingInsurance Travel medical cover built for long trips. Month to month, so it fits a week or a year. Start it before you leave. Get covered 3 AiraloeSIM Data that works the second you land. No SIM swap, no airport line. Install the night before, on wifi. Get data

Remote income · 2 paths

Start earning

Fastest start Free to join Outlier Get paid to help train AI using what you already know. Work from anywhere, on your own schedule. Sign up freeUp to $40/hr. Work comes in projects, so hours vary.

Bigger upside

A full-time remote job means a steady salary. Takes longer to land, and both boards have paid plans.

Remote RocketshipRemote-only job board. Apply from anywhere. Browse FlexJobsEvery job hand-screened. No scams. Browse

One person · per month · USD

What it costs

Really nice place in a good area, eat out most days, gym, massages, your own bike or Grab.

Utilities and wifi included. Flights, insurance and visas not included. Swipe for more cities.

Online coaching

Stay in shape out here

New country, new gym, no routine. That's where most people fall off. I've been a PT for 10 years and I coach clients online from wherever I am: a plan built around the gym you've got, and a check-in every week. DM me about coachingWe'll see if it's a fit.

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