Comment by @anamariamb16 • Hey
Do you work while you travel? How do you meet people while you travel? Tips to be safe, specially in LA, SEA, India, etc.
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- Work: yes, a lot, haha. People (mistakenly) think that travel distracts you from work. In reality it's the opposite. Yes, it's fun to see a new place when you get there. But, there's only so much of this that you can do. I spend most of my time working and find I'm crazy productive considering that I don't have friends, family, etc that distract me from the things I want to work on.
Meeting people: in my experience, it's generally something you have to make a conscious effort to do. You have to get comfortable approaching people. Dating apps, coworking spaces, and Facebook groups help. One of my favorite resources is nomadlist.com.
Safety: As someone who has spent a lot of time in 'dangerous places' (Colombia, Brazil, South Africa, etc) I think it's largely over-rated. But, don't do stupid stuff. Don't be flashy with valuables (an iPhone is a luxury in most places), don't be loud, and don't walk around in new areas looking completely lost. In general, don't draw attention to yourself.