I am heading to Georgia in less than two weeks, and I just can't contain myself!! 

Any tips on where to stay/eat/hang out/do stuff are welcome! 

Also, anybody that has been to Batumi? What are your thoughts on the city?

Has anyone gone through the Albanian e-visa process?

They are letting people in left and right but countries that need a visa are being scrutinized. I feel personally attacked  😂 😂. It seems like the visa will only be issued after my flight date... How stressful! How long do you wait to make the call on moving your ticket?

Has anyone made use of dummy outbound tickets?

If so, how effective are they and do you have reccomendations of reputable companies? 

Have you guys seen this? This must be so rad if you are in the area.

Foreigners flock to Serbia to get coronavirus vaccine shots

Thousands of vaccine-seekers from countries neighboring Serbia have flocked to Belgrade after Serbian authorities offered free coronavirus jabs to foreigners who showed up over the weekend

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/foreigners-flock-serbia-coronavirus-vaccine-shots-76723620

The worst 3 letter word of them all, tax...

This is a good read:

Digital Nomad Visas May End Up Being a Bureaucratic Hell for Big Companies

Companies that have announced new work-from-anywhere policies may stay clear of countries offering lengthy digital nomad visas.

https://skift.com/2021/02/26/digital-nomad-visas-may-end-up-being-a-bureaucratic-hell-for-big-companies/

I am home for a month or so getting a new passport etc. I was wondering, what do you guys use for details when filling in forms? Do you keep one postbox in your home city or perhaps use your parents' address? I came across a few bureaucratic bumps in the road where my nomadic lifestyle seemed to pose a problem. 

I often do ghost-writing so this was a fun little article where I was able to write about my own travel essentials. What are your "must haves" for living an efficient nomadic lifestyle?

Live Like A Digital Nomad-Travelist

The life of a digital nomad is unwaveringly unpredictable and therein lies the magic. But with curveballs coming at you from every corner, you need reliable and practical tools to assist you in the parts of your life that you can control.

https://www.digitravelist.com/digital-nomad-travelist-life/

Does anyone know about Turkey's quarantine facilities?

The embassy isn't much help and neither is the government website. It is paid for by the state but that gets me nervous that it will be a compound situation where I sleep in bunk beds and eat from a metal tray. In that case, I'll rather give it a skip. 

Hi guys. The Georgian travel permit is a golden ticket at this stage and I am applying soon. Unfortunately, this puts you on their tax radar. But registering as a small business I can pay as little as 1% taxes!

Does anyone have experience doing something like this? I would love to know if it is worth the effort.

Why 80% Of Expats In Georgia (Unintentionally) Break The Tax Law - The Myth Of Tax Free Foreign Income

MYTH: “Most income originating from a foreign country is tax-free in Georgia.” We debunk some of the most common myths about the Georgian tax system.

https://expathub.ge/foreign-income-georgia/

Hi fellow nomads!

I am writing all the way from the deep south, South Africa that is. I just came home for a short visit after a stint in Vietnam but that quickly escalated into a full-on road trip. 11 000 km later, I am ready to mount the iron bird in the sky once more.

This time I am looking to spend some time in Eastern Europe, I hear the wine is good and the mountains are green. What more does one need? I guess wi-fi and clean water but those I can figure out later.

As for now, I am filling my hours between safaris and writing as much as I can. I started my career as a music publisher and promoter but I finally feel like I am hitting my stride doing the kind of writing that transcends genres. 

Viva Freelancing! Viva!

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