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Passport Rankings & ATM Savings
PLUS - one tip to use AI find your next remote role
Bangkok’s Best
Digital nomads (and aspiring digital nomads) – midweek’s here, and I’m dropping some heat to warm up your winters. Unless you’re in Thailand at the moment, like myself, then maybe bring a cool breeze.
Do You Know Your Passport’s Power?
First, click this to scope your passport’s power. My passport has 117 visa-free countries, what’s yours at? Also, did you know that France’s passport has the second-highest number of visa-free countries only behind Singapore? I sure didn’t.
This week, we’re tackling Wise’s latest fee dance, a visa tool that’s stupidly handy, and AI prompts to snag your next remote gig. No fluff, just the good stuff – let’s dive in.
One last thing before we move on — I’m seeing way too many digital nomads treating cafes like their personal workspace lately. Don’t camp out with one $2 coffee for 4 hours, sprawling over a table for 4 with your gear. Respect the spot – order a refill, tip decent, or hit a coworking joint like Workfrom. Everyone already has enough reasons to dislike digital nomads, don’t give them another.
Today’s Agenda:
Frosted Tips ❄️: Money apps, visa hacks, café manners.
Remote roles of the week 💻: Fresh gigs to bankroll your roam
Meet Leo - Nomad Diaries 📔
Pin It: Location of the week 🗺️: Málaga’s calling – so is the paella
Jam of the week 🎧
Frosted Tips of the Week:
More Options = Saving on Fees 💰 Wise tweaked its fees again – mid-range transfers now nudge up (think 0.5% to 0.7% on some currencies) while others dropped. Another reminder to have both Wise and Revolut and always go with the better rate depending on currency. Remember, they are free to sign up for and you get a slick card too.
ATM Trick 🏧: Abroad? Hit NO on their conversion rate – trust me. Your app or bank (e.g., Wise) beats it every time – saved me $10 on my last withdraw in Thailand yesterday.
Check Your Passport’s Juice🛃: Stumbled on VisaFreeList – plug in your passport, see its strength, and snag visa rules for any country fast. Free, no ads – found it trending on X. Pair it with wherenomadsgo.com for stay bookings – nomad life just got easier. I swear planning used to take hours, now it takes minutes.
Let AI Find Your Next Role☁️: Some of the most lucrative roles aren’t hanging out Indeed or ZipRecruiter, they’re hiding on the company’s page. With Grok or Perplexity, you can type in the role you’re looking for, the company size, remote, and more – boom: a list of prime companies for you to scan for careers. Get an even better list with DeepSearch in Grok. Now you have a direct line to your dream role.
remote roles of the week:
Fresh of the press.
I have zero affiliation with these roles & companies, I simply want to see you win and if the opportunity fits, great.
Spotlight Job Posts This Week: 4
Senior Product Engineer - Framer: Badass devs who are full stack, can ship, and are familiar with Framer. This role includes equity, sick gear, fully-remote, and a juicy salary
Growth Marketing Manager (Demand Gen) - Magnetic Creative - Lead a team of content creators with a focus on conversions in the digital space.
Email Designer- Homestead Studios - A reputable marketing agency is looking for a skilled designer, specializing in DTC email design! Fully-remote & great pay!
Senior Brand Designer - getfreed.ai - Designer? Love AI? Want to make the medical field more efficient? Love to work remote? Check this (plus other roles!)
my commute to a Japanese small town, not to the office
Nomad Diaries: Leo
Digital Nomad Profile: Leo
home city/country: Austin, TX
current base: Medellin, Colombia 🇨🇴
role/profession: UX Designer
# of years as a digital nomad: 3
Leo here, another classic American that moved down to a South American country for better weather and a change of pace. Don’t knock it until you try it.
How do you manage being a DN in Medellín?
“It’s a sweet spot – $2.5k month covers me and I live quite well. There’s a lot of temptations to explore all day long but that won’t pay the bills. I save my exploring for the weekends.
what’s your biggest digital nomad hack?
“Google Fi – unlimited data, works in 200+ countries, no SIM swaps. Saved my ass in rural spots.”
biggest digital nomad f*ck up?
“I’ll get back to you on that one”
what’s your non-negotiable item when travelling?
“a good read, but it has to be a physical book. Not that Kindle junk, not sorry”
Favourite & least favourite destination?
fav: “anywhere in Colombiaaaa”
least fav: “Miami, Florida was nice but it’s a vacation spot, not a spot to work”
okay last one, one piece of advice for a new nomad? “Test your setup before your calls. Prep like your gig depends on it.”
📍Pin It: Malaga, Spain 🇪🇸
Málaga’s still slightly under the radar as people continue to swarm Lisbon & Barcelona but there is an incredible DN community waiting for you
Let’s run it down:
📍 Pin It: Malaga, Spain 🇪🇸
💰 Cost of Living: Cost of Living: ~$1,200-$1,800 per month for a solo nomad—depending if you do coliving or a small apartment
🛂 Visa Info: 90 days visa-free for most (Schengen zone) – or snag Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa ($2,500/month income, 1-year stay).
🏄 Perfect for Scenic Vibes: Take a stroll down to Malagueta Beach, Málaga and instantly feel revived by the Mediterranean Sea
🍽 Food & Culture: Dig into tapas at El Pimpi – think $5 plates –. Picasso’s birthplace, so art’s everywhere – hit Museo Picasso
🌎 Digital Nomad Community: Growing fast – join Málaga Nomads on FB or cowork at The Jungle Room – (save money and just work from home)
🏠 Housing Tips: Airbnb prices are climbing ($80+/night) – book early or grab a hostel bed ($20) and cowork daytime. Long-term? Check Idealista or even better – make some connections there and find something in person
It wouldn’t be a weekly newsletter without the jam of the week. Japanese City Pop to make your week even better.
Somehow we always end up here, the end of the issue.
Appreciate you, stay frosty.
Until next time,
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