"It was 2018, and in my circles, it seemed like being a digital nomad was all the rage. As a freelance writer who could work from anywhere, I felt the undeniable pull of faraway beaches. I was settled in my life in the UK, but the fear of missing out was so strong that I longed for a taste of adventure."
"In the months leading up to my extended trip, my excitement was palpable. I told everyone I met about it and planned every detail of my stay in Portugal to the last detail. First came the coworking space. I chose a spot near Cais do Sodré, and emailed them ahead of my arrival to start my membership. Next, I used UniPlaces to book what was advertised as a "cozy apartment" in the heart of Bica, a neighborhood in the center of old Lisbon."
A freelance writer traveled to Lisbon in 2018 for a planned two-month digital-nomad stay, attracted by flexible work and scenic surroundings. Flights and accommodation were arranged in detail, including a coworking space near Cais do Sodré and a UniPlaces booking for a "cozy apartment" in Bica within walking distance. Expectations included sunny terraces, espressos, and cosmopolitan encounters. The traveler left a partner and cat for the trip. The transition proved harder than expected, with loneliness and language barriers making early weeks difficult despite prior experience of coworking spaces.
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