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Airbnb Playa del Carmen Mexico: Our $684 Apartment Tour & How You Can Get One Too

Category Mexico, Playa del Carmen, Travel Updated on April 8, 2022

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We enjoyed our time as Playa del Carmen digital nomads and totally get why it’s quickly becoming a top digital nomad hotspot.

You’ve got the delicious Mexican food, the coffee, the rooftop pools, the beach, the walkability – I mean what more could you ask for! The only thing that would make this place even better is…a great apartment!

Welcome to our Airbnb Playa del Carmen Mexico apartment tour.

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Airbnb Playa Del Carmen Mexico Apartment Tour
Our Digital Nomad Crib at The Gallery Condos
One-Bedroom Apartment
Prime Location
Modern Bathroom
Fully-Equipped Kitchen
Living Room
Facilities – Our Favorite Part!
Wifi
Security
Price
Is It Expensive To Rent An Airbnb In Playa del Carmen Mexico?
What Area to Stay in Playa del Carmen: Best Neighbourhoods
Centro – Center of Playa del Carmen
Gonzalo Guerrero – In The Center But Further From Tourists
Zazil Ha – Expat Neighbourhood
Playacar – Secluded Paradise
Bella Vista – Up and Coming Neighbourhood
Luis Donaldo Colosio – Not Recommended
Are Electricity and Wifi Included in the Price?
Airbnb Playa del Carmen Mexico: When’s the Best Time to Rent?
High Season: November-May
Low Season: May – October
Renting an Airbnb in Playa del Carmen Mexico for Digital Nomads

 

Airbnb Playa Del Carmen Mexico Apartment Tour

Finding the right apartment in the right location is such a crucial decision because oftentimes, this dictates your routine in a certain city. So you want to make sure you’re choosing the right place for you.

In this blog, you will take a tour of our very own Airbnb apartment (link included below) and you’ll also learn about the costs, where to stay, living situation and get a feel for the kind of lifestyle you can live here.

Our Digital Nomad Crib at The Gallery Condos

We stayed at The Gallery Condos and booked it via Airbnb. We wanted to settle in quicker and have a place ready for us once we arrived – and we found a dream apartment! Take a look…

One-Bedroom Apartment

This Airbnb had the most comfortable king-size bed – you can bet we had some nights of sleep here. The spacious master bedroom was big enough for the two of us to walk around without getting caught on anything.

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The closet was more than enough for us (note we have two 50lb suitcases only). There were lamps on each nightstand and enough outlets/plugs for both of us.

The entire apartment had 2 TVs – one in the bedroom and one in the living room. They were both smart TVs and we could access Netflix easily. We also used our Fire stick and Matthew was so happy because he could connect his Nintendo Switch and play his games.

We had our own private bathroom which was separate from the bedroom which was a nice change.

Prime Location

Our Airbnb location could NOT have been more perfect for us! We were right smack dab in the middle of Playa del Carmen – which meant we walked everywhere and barely spent on transport.

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We were on 15th Avenida y Constituyentes which is a few blocks from the 5th (thank goodness)!

We were 5 minutes walk away from a huge supermarket, Mega Soriana, and a really good local grocery store, DAC. Our favorite coffee shop, Midogo, was only a 5-minute walk away. The beach was a 10-minute walk away.

In short: we had an excellent location.

And if we wanted to go further, we simply used a bike app. Playa del Carmen has bike paths so it makes it a really easy and fun way to get around. More on the bike app here.

Modern Bathroom

Our beautiful bathroom had everything we needed! There were 2 cabinets and more than enough storage for our toiletries. The sink was pretty big and we had extra bench space to put our electric toothbrushes.

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There was a plug inside for your hairdryer or toothbrush. And the water pressure? It was strong and felt great to have a rain shower!

Fully-Equipped Kitchen

This kitchen was well stocked! An electric stove with 4 tops and…

…an OVEN!

We were so excited when we saw we had an oven because we’ve been digital nomads in Asia and this has been such a rare sight. I couldn’t wait to get bakin’!

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Plus, we also had a coffee machine (if you know us, you know how important that is for us), a microwave and even a blender. Talk about a functional kitchen!

We usually cooked at least 1 meal at home every day so this was a big selling point for us. The fridge was bigger than what we are used to so it was also nice to have some space. There was plenty of storage space for pots, pans and other kitchen things.

Living Room

Ahhhh…I’ve never watched a movie on such a huge TV!

This living room was another reason we were vying for this apartment. Matthew and I have started to up our budget and look for places with a couch just because we wanted a separate place to chill in (that’s not a bed).

The couch here was pretty comfortable and great for a movie marathon (totally binged The Hunger Games here)!

Lots of apartments in Playa del Carmen are studios so we were pretty happy to snag a legit one-bedroom apartment with a separate living space.

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We noticed something unusual in PDC and that’s that…

…dining tables just aren’t a thing.

However, they do have a kitchen bar with chairs like in the photo which still worked for us. Again, we would prefer a dining table because that acts as another workspace for us.

Facilities – Our Favorite Part!

Some Airbnbs in Playa make the building a great space for people to hang out. Our building had some pretty cool amenities including:

  • Pool/Billiard Table
  • Cinema Room
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Spa & Sauna (wasn’t accessible due to COVID)
  • Gym
  • Rooftop Pool
  • Lobby Pool (yes 2 pools)!
  • Hang Out Rooms
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Uhm…how can you not fall in love with that rooftop pool?! This is such a PDC thing!

A lot of afternoon sunsets were spent by the pool with a nice view of the city and a glimpse of the ocean.

And the billiard table was one of our favorite things to do – lots of nights were spent seeing who will win that night (Matt is demanding I mention that he won the majority of the time ?)!

There are a lot of apartment buildings that offer these types of facilities – be sure to ask your host before booking if they’ve got any included with the price of the Airbnb.

Wifi

The wifi at our place wasn’t particularly fast (based on digital nomad standards). But it wasn’t slow and it was pretty stable.

Our average speed was 10 Mbps and this seems to be the average around Playa del Carmen. For faster wifi, we walked 5 minutes to our favorite cafe with almost 200 Mbps (yes, you read that right).

Security

Another reason we booked this place was because of the level of security.

We loved that we were in an apartment building with a whole bunch of other apartments and they also had a reception/concierge desk with friendly staff during the day and security guards at night.

Price

What does this kind of apartment in Playa del Carmen cost?

We paid $684.41 USD for an entire month including all facilities, electricity, and wifi.

FYI: Listen – we got an amazing deal (like a once-in-a-lifetime deal). This was a new listing and we were 1/3 of the first people to book. Hence we got significant discounts plus we also booked for an entire month (always better rates). This exact apartment costs significantly more now (like $2,000 more).

Want the link to this EXACT Airbnb apartment in Playa? Click here to check it out.

Is It Expensive To Rent An Airbnb In Playa del Carmen Mexico?

It all depends!

Playa del Carmen is a popular vacation spot and a rising digital nomad hotspot. This isn’t the cheapest real estate market we’ve seen but we can understand why it costs what it does.

Your choice of location will determine how much you’re going to pay. For example, if you stay in the Centro area, you can expect to pay higher than those in a different area. If you stay in Playacar, you are a 15-minute taxi ride from the center but you’ll likely pay less for rent.

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You can find really cute studios for the price we paid but if you want a one-bedroom apartment that will cost more.

For your reference, we created a list of the average prices:

  • For studios, you can expect to pay between $400-700 USD (depending on the season)
  • For one-bedroom apartments, you can expect to pay between $700-1,100 USD (depending on the season)
  • For two-bedroom apartments, you can expect to pay between $1,000-2,000 USD (depending on the season)

Of course you can get better deals if you search Facebook groups or WhatsApp realtors but this is generally the average prices we’ve seen.

What Area to Stay in Playa del Carmen: Best Neighbourhoods

Choosing where to stay in Playa del Carmen can be an overwhelming task especially if you’ve never been there before. For a relatively small beach town, there are so many different accommodation choices and thankfully there’s something for everyone’s budget.

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The first thing you’ll need to decide before booking an Airbnb is deciding the neighborhood to stay in. Here’s a quick glimpse into some of the major areas in PDC.

Centro – Center of Playa del Carmen

The center has plenty of restaurants, shopping malls and cafe options.

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This is where you’ll likely pay the highest for rent but you’re where the action is!

But beware…

…stay at least 2 blocks away from the 5th Avenue – if you care about your sleep.

Gonzalo Guerrero – In The Center But Further From Tourists

This is where our apartment was located!

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We enjoyed being so close to the beach and the Centro area but we loved that we could retreat home and get away from the noise and craziness of Centro.

Zazil Ha – Expat Neighbourhood

Further away from the Centro area is Zazil Ha located between 38th and CTM Avenue.

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A popular area for expats and digital nomads because of the proximity to the beach clubs, cafes and restaurants while being far enough away from vacationers.

Playacar – Secluded Paradise

If you want to stay away from the center, Playacar is a great choice for you.

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You’ll have pristine beaches and beautiful ‘suburbs’ to walk around. There are some good restaurants in the area and if you need anything else you can simply hail a cab to the Centro area – this only takes 15 minutes to drive.

Bella Vista – Up and Coming Neighbourhood

Our friend just rented an apartment in this neighborhood. The area seems to be growing and lots of apartment buildings are starting to rise.

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You can easily rent a bike for a month and make it to Centro in only 15 minutes. You’ll get better prices and value for your money if you stay here.

Luis Donaldo Colosio – Not Recommended

I just wanted to mention this so you knew a suburb to avoid. It looks attractive on Airbnb because of the low costs but there’s a reason it’s priced that low.

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We haven’t heard great things about the safety in the part of town and it’s also pretty far from any fun activities or restaurants.

Are Electricity and Wifi Included in the Price?

If you’re renting an Airbnb, you usually won’t pay extra for electricity or water. However, when we were searching for our place we noticed that a lot of Airbnbs would state in the description that you couldn’t go over a certain kilowatt usage.

If you go over a certain kilowatt per day that’s when then they will charge you for that extra electricity that you use. Wifi is usually included in the price unless you want to upgrade – you’ll need to pay extra to have the wifi upgraded.

If you find an apartment through FB Groups or realtors, you’ll most likely pay extra for electricity and water. You might also need to sign a contract and they usually have a minimum stay e.g. 3 months contract minimum. In this case, you might also need to pay extra for wifi. Remember- you can always negotiate with your realtor.

Airbnb Playa del Carmen Mexico: When’s the Best Time to Rent?

We didn’t realize how important this question was till…

…we literally couldn’t afford to stay in Playa del Carmen anymore.

We booked our apartment for September 2020 and once it turned December the prices rose dramatically.

“But Ashley, how much could it actually have gone up by?!” you might ask.

We were paying $684 USD and then the high season kicked in and our host quoted us $1,250 USD (note: she was already giving us a discount too)!

If you want to get the most value out of your money, you’ll want to make sure you arrive in Playa del Carmen for the low season to get the best prices. Otherwise, you will be paying top dollar.

High Season: November-May

During the high season you’ve got:

  • Christmas
  • New Years’
  • Spring Break and
  • Semana Santa (Holy Week)

This is when there will usually be an influx of tourists and PDC gets crowded.

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You will pay more if you stay between November to May, possibly around 10-25% more than if you decide to visit during the low season.

Low Season: May – October

During the low season, this is when there will be the least amount of tourists and Playa del Carmen gets a little quieter.

But…the low season is also when the rain comes.

The absolute best month is September, in my opinion, because there won’t be many tourists.

It’s not crowded and the weather is still sunny?! Sign me up!

The weather turned in October and we had not 1 but 2 hurricanes visit! Our electricity went out for a couple of days and the weather dampened the mood.

If you visit Playa del Carmen in the low season, you will get the chance to have beautiful apartments without paying a hefty price.

If you want a detailed guide on when the best time to visit Playa del Carmen, read more here.

Renting an Airbnb in Playa del Carmen Mexico for Digital Nomads

We couldn’t get enough of the Playa del Carmen lifestyle!

We didn’t want our time in PDC to end because it was such a beautiful place with convenient amenities.

If you want to know more about long term rentals in Playa del Carmen, click here. We wrote a full guide that includes pricing, locations, info and so much more.

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Any time the crowds got too much or we didn’t feel like heading out – we felt comfortable and safe enough to stay home.

We understand why Playa del Carmen is a rising hotspot – you’ve got cute cafes to work from, beautiful apartments to rent out and an endless amount of activities throughout the Riviera Maya coast.

What more could a digital nomad ask for?!

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The weather in Europe started to get colder in October and if you know us, you’ll know we chase the sunshine ☀️⁣
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The best part is that we were joining a coliving space with some friends we made back in Zagreb! We spent an awesome month together - exploring the country, getting work done together and getting to know each other better!⁣
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We love coliving because you get to have an instant community as soon as you land. A nomadic life gets lonely (yes, even as a couple) and coliving spaces usually create great communities with like-minded people!⁣
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@tohani_coliving was especially great at creating events for everyone. During our first week, we had a community design meeting to discuss and plan the kind of things we wanted to do together. I'll share more about our experience on coliving soon ✌️⁣
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Here are some of the highlights:⁣
🌊 Swimming in the ocean with friends⁣
🚗 Weekend getaway to northern cyprus⁣
🎳 Bowling night with the coliving fam⁣
🍼 Meeting good friends (+ their cute baby)
🚤 Jet skiing with my girl @jbabbage 
🥟 Monday dinners at home with the coliving fam⁣
🏖️ Exploring the many beaches Cyprus has to offer⁣
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Is Skopje, North Macedonia on your destination lis Is Skopje, North Macedonia on your destination list? 🇲🇰⁣
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On our Europe tour, we decided to make Skopje home for a few weeks! One of the main reason is because I needed to renew my passport which is much faster outside the country.⁣
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Other than that, we didn’t really know what to expect. There weren't many blogs or videos about being digital nomads here. We could only find 1 coworking space in the area but there were plenty of cafes to visit! There’s a huge cafe culture which is always nice.⁣
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We had a really nice, modern, comfortable apartment in Skopje for $580 USD which was 5 minutes walking from the city center. The cost of living is pretty affordable and it’s very safe! ⁣
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Lisbon, Portugal is the top digital nomad destinat Lisbon, Portugal is the top digital nomad destination in Europe! 🇵🇹Why?⁣
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One word: community!⁣
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According to some digital nomad statistics, loneliness is the #1 reason people leave this lifestyle. When you’re traveling alone (or even as a couple), you easily feel all alone. Thankfully, the digital nomad community is very strong, open and welcoming!⁣
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Lisbon is also a popular spot because of the fast wifi (we had speeds of 500+ Mbps), endless coworking options and a relatively affordable cost of living (except the rising rental prices, of course let's be real). ⁣
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Our month in this wonderful city wasn’t long enough! It’s got all the simple things we love:⁣
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🍷 delicious food & wine⁣
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We can easily see why digital nomads keep coming back to this city and we hope we can explore more of Portugal (Porto, Algrave, etc).⁣
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Have you been a digital nomad in Lisbon before? What were your thoughts?⁣
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We embarked on another 6-hour bus journey to our n We embarked on another 6-hour bus journey to our next digital nomad destination on this Europe tour.⁣
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Zagreb, Croatia has been on our minds for a while. While most people think of Split or Dubrovnik, we wanted to visit the capital and see what it’s really like for digital nomads.⁣
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These are some things that we think of before choosing a destination:⁣
- Is there an active digital nomad community?⁣
- What’s the wifi speeds like?⁣
- Are there good coworking spaces?⁣
- Is the cafe culture buzzing?⁣
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And so much more! Our biggest concern was the community part. After traveling Serbia alone - we were starting to feel quite lonely! We joined an FB group and found someone had set up a weekly coworking day.⁣
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It’s always nerve-wracking going to events where you don’t know anyone but as digital nomads, you get acquainted pretty quick! TLDR, we had a pretty close group of 8 working from cafes together, exploring Zagreb and getting to know each other.⁣
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Zagreb is a great destination in Europe for a digital nomad wanting a more affordable cost of living while still exploring Croatia! 🇭🇷⁣
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Never did we think we would visit Serbia…⁣ ⁣ Never did we think we would visit Serbia…⁣
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That’s one of the ways we like to approach some of our travels - not judging the country by its cover. You can hear some positive (or negative) things about countries but you never truly know until you experience it for yourself. ⁣
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We spent a month living in Belgrade, Serbia and it wasn’t long enough! With such limited time, as digital nomads you have to hit the ground running to get settled into your new home. We used our first 3 days to find (good) cafes to work from, sign up for a gym membership and plan our travel across Serbia.⁣
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Here are some reasons we can recommend Belgrade to fellow digital nomads:⁣
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We ate countless bureks, drank copious amounts of coffee and worked from some of the coolest cafes. We can’t wait to get back to Belgrade!⁣
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European Digital Nomad Summer 2022, incoming ✨⁣
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After 4 months in Medellin, Colombia - we decided to head to Europe for the rest of the year!⁣
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Travel planning just becomes part of your lifestyle as digital nomads - it almost becomes a side hustle. When we're not working or exploring, we are researching/booking our next destinations!⁣
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What countries did we decide on?⁣
🇬🇧 England⁣
🇦🇹 Austria⁣
🇭🇷 Croatia⁣
🇷🇸 Serbia⁣
🇫🇷 France⁣
🇳🇱 Netherlands⁣
🇵🇹 Portugal⁣
🇲🇰 North Macedonia⁣
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🇨🇾 Cyprus⁣
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We found flights for only $400 to London from Colombia! My lovely friend and her husband were the best hosts and showed us around their new home. We spent a week in London exploring, acclimating to this continent and working from Pret! ⁣
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TTA TIP: If you're in London, Pret has a subscription service for only about £30 and you get 5 drinks per day plus a cafe space to do a little work!⁣
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We moved from Laureles to El Poblado in March to truly answer the question “Which neighborhood is best for digital nomads?” - there seems to always be a debate (for good reason). If you read our blog post on where to stay, you’ll know our answer 😉⁣
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If you hate working from home - you’ll love your ‘office’ options in Poblado! There are endless cafes, coworking spaces and free coworking zones in the mall (yes, free!). @elopenspace, @pergaminocafe and El Tesoro Mall are some of the faves!⁣
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Medellin, Colombia continued to impress us and we’re so glad we ended up staying here for 4 months in 2022!⁣
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Settling into a new country as digital nomads isn’t always easy…⁣
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…We spent our first full month in Medellin, Colombia going through a list of things to sort out for ourselves (per usual).⁣
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It might look like we just land in a country and have everything sorted by day 1 but that’s certainly not the case.⁣
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In each country as digital nomads, you have to:⁣
- Buy a local SIM card (or find an eSIM solution - @airalocom & @realnomadtravel are our faves)⁣
- Find your local grocery store⁣
- Get connected with the digital nomad community (constantly putting ourselves out there)⁣
- Figure out where to work (coworking vs cafes)⁣
- Plan the activities we want to do while visiting the country⁣
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We heard so much about Medellin for digital nomads, we just had to check out what all the buzz was about (especially as we run a blog for digital nomads).⁣
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This was also my (Ashley’s) birthday month and we went paragliding for the first time (2nd pic). We flew with @paraglidingmedellin 💯 I absolutely loved it - if you get the chance, it was a great experience!⁣
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2022 didn’t start off as we expected…⁣
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…lying on the beach in Thailand, one of our favorite places in the world. 🌴⁣
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Instead, we were touring a couple more US cities: Phoenix, San Francisco and Miami! At this point, we didn’t know how our year would look but we just needed to nail down our next location as digital nomads.⁣
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How did we do that? Simply go on Google flights, enter Miami (where we currently were) and don’t add a destination! There was one place that popped up that was high on our digital nomad destination list - Medellin, Colombia! 🇨🇴⁣
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For $245.15 USD total, Matthew and I hopped on a 2 hour plane ride to a country (and continent) we’ve never stepped foot on before! 🥹⁣
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We were tired of flying and traveling (faster than usual) and we decided to make Medellin our base for a few months but that’s for the next couple of posts to come…⁣
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Well, that's the truth...🤷🏻‍♀️ ⠀ Dig Well, that's the truth...🤷🏻‍♀️
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Digital nomad life isn’t for everyone.

There are days you’ll feel excited to live in a new country every couple of months, ready to learn about other cultures & always inspired by fellow digital nomads you meet on the road. 

But there are days where you’ll feel lonely, stuck, miserable and exhausted from moving and/or always making new friends. 

This digital nomad lifestyle is no way perfect, as it may look. But…

We wouldn’t have it any other way 🤍
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