Best Long-Stay Bases
Ubud, Bali: World’s most popular slow travel destination. Yoga, cooking classes, digital nomad cafes, rice field walks. Monthly cost: $800–1,500.
Chiang Mai, Thailand: SE Asia’s original digital nomad hub. Excellent cafes, low cost, community. Monthly: $700–1,400.
Hoi An, Vietnam: Walking-scale ancient town, beach nearby, cooking classes, tailors. Monthly: $600–1,200.
Kyoto, Japan: Expensive but extraordinary depth of culture. Monthly: $2,000–3,500.
Long-Stay Visas
Thailand: 60-day + 30-day extension = 90 days. LTR Visa for $40k+ earners.
Bali: B211A Social Visa — 60 days, extendable to 180.
Vietnam: 90-day eVisa.
Japan: Digital Nomad Visa (6–12 months, $66k+ income).
Airalo offers long-duration plans for extended Asia stays.