My workday as a freelancer during travel is well described in the post “4 Rules of a Freelancer: Work When You Want, Where You Want, How Much You Want, Wearing What You Want.” There’s little to add. The only difference is that I wrote the previous post while living in Germany, and this one from Thailand.
The main difference here is internet speeds. Finding good internet in Thailand isn’t easy. By “good,” I mean consistency more than speed. Regardless of what providers claim, speeds usually range from 10 kb/s to 300 kb/s for upload, and max 800 kb/s for download.
Internet interruptions from 1-2 minutes to an hour become more frequent as tourist season approaches. When the internet suddenly drops or slows, don’t stress – just take a walk along the Gulf of Siam. At night, when everyone’s asleep, the internet improves – perfect for uploading videos.
On Koh Chang, we found the best internet at “Oasis” resort, following Dmitry Smakotin’s footsteps. Highly recommended for all freelancers. It’s a beautiful workplace with internet suitable for work.
Working in nature is perfect for freelancers – both beneficial and enjoyable. Our Dutch friends Floris and Marieke, who traveled across Africa for 2 years in their jeep with their beloved dog, are also freelancers. They liked working at “Oasis” so much, they decided to buy it!
That’s the kind of decisions freelancers make… 
Now we’re thinking about which part of the planet to buy a resort in
In the next post, you’ll learn about the amazing people I was fortunate to meet at “Oasis” on Koh Chang, Thailand.
Traveler’s Tips: Cost of staying in a bungalow at “Oasis” resort: 250-500 baht (rubles) per night. Wi-Fi included. More info at: https://www.oasis-kohchang.com/ Cost of 1 hour internet at street internet cafes: average 120 baht (rubles). To check internet speed with Russia: https://internet.yandex.ru/
Remember, fellow digital nomads, adapting to local internet conditions is part of our lifestyle. Sometimes, a slow connection is just an excuse to enjoy the beautiful surroundings!
Share your own tips for working with unreliable internet. Many will be very grateful to you!
