Picked Chiang Mai over Medellin for my first 6 months as a nomad

When I finally quit my desk job in March, I had two choices for where to base myself: Chiang Mai, Thailand or Medellin, Colombia. Everyone online talks about both as top spots. I went with Chiang Mai mainly because of the time zone difference for my client work on US East Coast hours. Being 11 hours ahead meant I could work early mornings and have my evenings free. Six months in, I can honestly say it worked out well. The cost of living here is around 800 dollars a month for a nice studio and food. Coworking spaces are everywhere and the internet is solid. Has anyone else faced this same choice and picked the opposite? How did Medellin treat you?

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seth4424d ago

Respectfully, I picked Medellin and think you missed out on better weather and nightlife.

charlie2693d ago

Exactly what I found too, 75 and sunny every day plus Parque Lleras is unreal.