Can I Really Work in Paradise? – Testing the Digital Nomad Life

Three islands. Three weeks. One big question: Can I actually stay focused… while chasing waterfalls?

From luxury hotels in Manila to misty jungle hikes in Siquijor and surfing in Siargao — I set out to balance routine, remote work, and meaningful adventure… to find out if I could really live this lifestyle.

This was my first real test before going all in on the digital nomad life — an honest experiment to see if I could stay productive, grounded, and fulfilled while exploring the world.

📌 If you're dreaming about living abroad, working remotely, or wondering what this lifestyle is really like — this one’s for you.
👉 Next up: How I prepped to go nomad — from finances and health to packing and saying goodbye.


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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:38 Why I’m Testing the Nomad Life
01:09 Starting Off Luxuriously in Manila
02:22 Exploring Manila – City Adventures
04:01 Early Nomad Lessons in Manila
04:43 Arriving in Siquijor
05:18 My Siquijor Nomad Setup
05:48 Jungle Adventures in Siquijor
07:19 Embracing Local Culture – Island Healer
08:05 My Remote Routine in Siquijor
08:46 Trying Something New – Free Diving
09:12 The Reality of Remote Work in Siquijor
10:02 Lessons from My Time in Siquijor
10:44 Welcome to Siargao
11:23 My Siargao Nomad Setup
12:13 Daily Life & Remote Work in Siargao
13:39 Island Adventures in Siargao
14:51 Learning to Surf – Siargao Edition
15:09 Embracing Culture Through Food
15:44 What Nomad Life Is Really Like in Siargao
16:55 Reflections on Siargao
17:32 My Biggest Takeaways So Far
18:44 What’s Next on the Journey