In this episode I sit down with fellow nomads Sergio Sala and Ivan Kreimer to discuss the hype around Lisbon. How is it for digital nomads?
Timecodes
00:00 Introductions
00:49 How I ended up in Portugal
01:56 Chris and Sergio share their experience entering Portugal - Covid restrictions?
04:11 Face mask requirements in Portugal
09:05 Lisbon vs Gran Canaria (the top two destinations on NomadList currently)
15:18 Things that make Lisbon cool
18:07 The issue with Lisbon coffee shops
18:58 Our experience checking out Outsite coworking cafe and Selina coworking space
23:00 Ivan breaks down the coworking scene in Lisbon
24:17 Digital nomad community in Lisbon
30:16 My least favourite thing about Lisbon + Ivan’s recommended areas to stay
34:58 What sets Lisbon apart from other destinations
38:20 Cost of living in Lisbon
43:10 Good area to stay for a few days
46:10 Best coworking space with a view
48:00 Chiang Mai vs Lisbon
51:53 Addressing Max Rovensky’s twitter thread on Lisbon
58:29 Shoutout to Sergio’s Youtube channel
58:54 Lisbon 5 years ago compared to now
59:27 Best times of the year to visit Lisbon
01:01:17 Summary
Links mentioned
Heden Coworking Space
Avila Spaces Saldaha
https://www.getcroissant.com/discover/lisbon/saldanha/avila-spaces-1/
Max Rovensky’s Twitter thread about Lisbon
https://twitter.com/MaxRovensky/status/1530481185285095429
Sergio’s Youtube Channel