Quiz — Which Place in South Asia Would You Live in as a Digital Nomad?

Introduction

It might not be the first place that comes to mind when living abroad as a digital nomad but it should be! South Asia offers wonderful cultural and spiritual hotspots, some of the best food in the world, incredible beaches, unique wildlife, and, let’s not forget, stunning scenery; it’s the home of the Himalayas!

We’ve picked three of the most popular digital nomads spots to help you choose the perfect place for you. I hope you find this fun and learn a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in a place to live.

Quiz

Question 1: What would you like to do to keep fit?

a. I like to keep it light by walking and sightseeing

b. I like the thrill of going surfing at the beach

c. I like a challenge by heading out for a hike

Question 2: Pick a tasty dish to indulge in

a. Amritsari kulcha (Spicy potato stuffed bread)

b. Polos (green jackfruit curry)

c. Dal Bhat (lentil soup served with rice and a variety of side dishes)

Question 3: Pick a drink to wash it down with

a. A mango lassi (A mango and yogurt smoothie type drink)

b. Coconut water straight from a straw in a fresh coconut

c. A masala chai tea (beautifully spiced tea)

Question 4: How would you like to spend your days?

a. Visiting temples and learning all about the fascinating local culture

b. A lovely yoga class followed by lazing at the beach

c. Renting a boat and canoeing around a beautiful lake

Question 5: How would you like to spend your nights?

a. I’d like to keep it low-key with a movie and maybe a smoke in a shisha bar

b. I’d like to enjoy the catch of the day at a fresh seafood restaurant before dancing the night away at a beach party

c. I’d like a casual night of live music at a local lakeside café

Question 6: Choose an excursion

a. Wagah-Attari border ceremony -Indian and Pakistan guards in elaborate military costumes face-off across in a fantastic and fun closing of the border ceremony

b. A safari at Kumana National Park — amazing for bird watchers with a 200-hectare Kumana bird reserve, an ornithologically rich mangrove swamp, as well as the opportunity to spot elephants, crocodiles, and wild buffalo

c. Annapurna base camp — trekking across diverse terrain, experiencing unique culture and wildlife

Bonus Question (Deduct a point for the one you choose) Which one is a deal-breaker for you?

a. High levels of pollution

b. Monsoon season

c. Slow internet

Results

Now tote up your scores!

If you got:

Mostly A you got AMRITSTAR, INDIA

Home to the spectacular Golden Temple, Amristar is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion in India. This is the place for the cultured nomad. The people of Punjab are unbelievably warm and kind. It’s a lively, fun city to explore. From watching the border closing ceremony with Pakistan to tasting as much temping Punjab food as you possibly can to exploring the bustling bazaar, there’s much to see and do here!

Mostly B you got ARUGAM BAY, SRI LANKA

It is a gorgeous, popular little coastal town where you can chill out in a hammock under the palm trees looking out to the beach. Known for its brilliant surf, delicious fresh seafood, and relaxing yoga classes, this surfers paradise is perfect for the laid-back nomad. When you need a little more excitement, there’s the opportunity to escape to the jungle for a weekend and to enjoy the fun post-surf party scene by night.

Mostly C you got POKHARA, NEPAL

A casual, cool lakeside town surrounded by the snow-capped Annapurna mountains is the place for the outdoorsy nomad. Nepal’s trekking hub is famous for fantastic views and incredible hikes of the Annapurna circuit. If that’s not enough for you, choose from a ridiculously long list of adventure activities available to you, such as bungee-jumping, zip-lining, para-gliding, mountain biking, white water rafting, and canyoning. When you’re all tuckered out from those adventures, enjoy lakeside walks and cozy cafes.

Final Thoughts

All three places have something extraordinary to offer, for example:

• Standing in awe at the Golden Temple in Amritsar
• Finding freedom surfing waves in a tropical paradise in Arugam Bay
• Trekking the stunning Himalayas in Pokhara

I believe there’s something for everyone in South Asia. I loved my time there. Particular highlights for me were the madness of the border closing ceremony in Amristar and the thrill of paragliding and sharing a thermal with birds of prey above Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

Of course, these aren’t the only options; there are so many beautiful South Asia places to travel to and live in. These are examples to think about what’s important to you in terms of activities, food, and nightlife, to name a few.

If you would like to look at these places in more detail and have access to all sorts of metrics to compare locations, I highly recommend the Nomad List website.

Nomad List — Best Places to Live for a Digital Nomad

Or you can read more in the Lonely Planet series - India, Nepal and Sri Lanka (affiliate links)

I hoped you enjoyed the quiz and had fun!

This story was originally published on Medium

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Georgina Nelson. Traveller. Writer. Photographer. Yoga teacher.

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