The short version: Hong Kong has genuine seasons, unlike most of the tropical Southeast Asian cities on this site — a real, sometimes chilly winter, a hot and humid summer with an actual typhoon season, and two short shoulder windows that are, honestly, the best time to be here. Late October through early December is…
Relocating to Mexico City is relatively straightforward compared to many countries, particularly given the generous tourist entry many nationalities receive. Before You Arrive Decide whether you’ll rely on the 180-day tourist entry or apply for a Temporary Resident Visa at a Mexican consulate before travel — the latter requires advance planning since it can’t be…
Relocating to Lisbon involves a fairly logical sequence of steps, though the pace of Portuguese bureaucracy requires some patience. Before You Arrive If pursuing the D8 visa, this must be started at a Portuguese consulate in your home country before travel — it cannot be arranged after arriving as a tourist. Get your NIF (tax…
Mexico City’s nightlife is genuinely world-class, spanning mezcalerias, rooftop bars, and one of Latin America’s best club scenes. Roma Norte and Condesa The main hub for remote workers and expats, packed with cocktail bars, mezcalerias, and rooftop terraces. A more polished, design-forward scene than some other parts of the city. Mezcal and Cantina Culture Mexico…
Lisbon has a genuinely lively, later-starting nightlife scene, reflecting broader Southern European habits around late dinners and later nights out. Bairro Alto The classic Lisbon bar-hopping neighbourhood — small bars packed into narrow streets, with much of the crowd spilling outside onto the street with drinks after 11pm. Things really get going from midnight. Cais…
Portugal offers both public and private healthcare options, and most expats and digital nomads end up using a mix of the two depending on their situation. The Public System (SNS) Legal residents can access Portugal’s National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde), funded through taxes, offering free or low-cost care. Registration requires a local address…
Mexico City offers notably affordable, high-quality private healthcare, which is why most expats and digital nomads use private care rather than the public system. Private Healthcare The default choice for most expats and remote workers — private consultations with a specialist typically cost $30–60 USD without insurance, and private hospitals like ABC Medical Center and…
Mexico City’s coworking scene has grown quickly alongside its rise as a major digital nomad hub, concentrated heavily in Roma Norte and Condesa. WeWork Multiple locations across Roma Norte, Condesa, and Polanco, offering the standard global WeWork format at prices notably lower than US or European WeWork locations. Cowork Roma A well-regarded local space in…
Lisbon has one of Europe’s most established coworking scenes, a direct result of its popularity with digital nomads over the past several years. Second Home A design-forward coworking space in Cais do Sodré, set inside a converted market building filled with plants — one of the most photographed and well-known spaces in the city. Heden…
Getting connected in Mexico City is quick and cheap — one of the easier logistics to sort out on arrival. Major Carriers Telcel has by far the best coverage nationwide and is the default recommendation, available at OXXO convenience stores (found on nearly every block) and official Telcel shops with just a passport. AT&T Mexico…
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