Siargao

On the ground 2024 to 2025 · Several months across the dry and wet seasons · Full-time remote with EU/US-hours calls, working from cafés and a coworking space

Siargao rewards a slower pace, but it's an island first and a work base second: plan around the internet and the rhythm of the surf, not the other way round.

Internet in practice

Island fibre is improving but still the main constraint. Work from a coworking space or a known café, and keep a local mobile-data SIM (Globe or Smart) as a backup for calls.

Coworking & cafés

The reliable spots cluster around General Luna and Cloud 9, and that's where the nomad scene actually meets. A handful of dedicated spaces, not dozens.

Finding housing

Monthly rentals are found on the ground and through local Facebook groups, not big booking platforms. Come for a couple of weeks first, then lock in a monthly place once you know the area.

Getting around

A rented motorbike is the default, and roughly essential: the good beaches, spots and cafés are spread out.

Budget reality

Rent is cheaper than Bali, but imported goods, dining out and the occasional power cut add up. Bring a power bank and don't assume everything takes card.

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