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Just realized my choice between Bali and Chiang Mai for a 3 month stay

I was stuck between a cheap villa in Canggu for $600 a month or a nicer apartment in Chiang Mai for $450. I picked Bali for the surf, but the constant scooter noise and unreliable internet made client calls a real headache. Anyone else faced a similar choice between vibe and work needs?
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gavin228
gavin2282mo ago
Totally get the Bali struggle but my Chiang Mai experience was the opposite. Found a quiet spot in Santitham with fiber internet for under $400, and the cafe scene was perfect for deep work. The mountain air and lack of scooter chaos just made it way easier to focus.
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baker.holly
How do you even get any work done with that noise? I feel for you, that sounds rough. Gavin228 makes a good point about Chiang Mai being quiet for focus. I picked a place for the vibe once too and ended up moving after a month because the internet kept dropping. Sometimes the practical stuff just wins.
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shane_hayes
Eh, Gavin228's quiet spot sounds a bit overrated.
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