Practical Tips for Digital Nomads
Welcome to nama-kai — your guide to thriving abroad.
We share cost-of-living breakdowns, mid-range travel tips, and real advice for digital nomads and hybrid workers.
🌍 Discover Authentic Connections Through Global Adventures
At nama-kai, we believe travel isn’t just about seeing the world — it’s about connecting with it.
We blend honest guides, cost insights, and culture-first tips to help you live more intentionally as you explore.
Empowering you to thrive abroad with kindness, clarity, and curiosity.

Blog
Explore stories, city breakdowns, and travel reflections crafted for:
💼 Slow travellers
💻 Remote workers
💸 Mid-range explorers
- How I Spent SGD3,610 in Colombo, Sri Lanka — A Quiet Month with Lessons on SafetyMonthly Breakdown for Solo Female Travellers, Remote Workers, and Slow Movers Sri Lanka wasn’t a country I expected to feel uneasy in. I had always heard about its stunning coastlines and rich culture — and while that still holds true,… Read more: How I Spent SGD3,610 in Colombo, Sri Lanka — A Quiet Month with Lessons on Safety
- 🚫 Cities I Wouldn’t Recommend for Solo Female Travellers (Based on Personal Experience) | 2025 EditionThis isn’t a fear-mongering piece. I’ve travelled solo across more than 30 countries — but some places left me feeling far too watched, followed, or worse. No dramatic clickbait here. Just stories from someone who still refuses to carry pepper… Read more: 🚫 Cities I Wouldn’t Recommend for Solo Female Travellers (Based on Personal Experience) | 2025 Edition
🎒 Practical Advice for Thriving Abroad
Simple, honest travel advice — made for the way we actually live.
💸 Cost-of-Living breakdowns
Real monthly expenses from real stays. Less guesswork, more clarity.
🍜 Mid-Range dining picks
Where I actually ate (and would go back again). Affordable and delicious.
💰 Simple travel finance tips
Think: how I manage currency exchange, get the best transport passes, and stay financially-sane abroad.
🏘️ Local recommendations
Neighbourhoods, culture tips, and must-dos from someone who’s really been there.
Monthly Cost-of-Living Insights for Nomads
Get real travel breakdowns and honest guides, delivered monthly (coming soon).