Weligama can be a mixed experience depending on what you're looking for. It's popular among learners for surfing, with decent overall affordability—comparable or slightly cheaper than Chiang Mai, unless you're sticking to very basic meals. Some nomads enjoy the vibe once they find a place with good internet and adjust to a slower pace of life. However, be prepared for challenges: mid-day heat is intense, internet access is generally poor unless you specifically search for a good spot or install your own broadband, and the constant solicitation by tuktuk drivers can get frustrating. Productivity may be lower here due to slow pace and infrastructure gaps. Locals are generally friendly and eager to help, though limited English can sometimes get in the way of effective communication. Since COVID curfews, the lack of traffic and noise has improved the experience for some, making the environment quieter and more enjoyable for remote work and living. If you’re planning to stay in Weligama, it’s best to arrive with patience and be ready to invest some time securing your setup—especially good wifi—before settling into a routine.
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Weligama can be a mixed experience depending on what you're looking for. It's popular among learners for surfing, with decent overall affordability—comparable or slightly cheaper than Chiang Mai, unless you're sticking to very basic meals. Some nomads enjoy the vibe once they find a place with good internet and adjust to a slower pace of life.
However, be prepared for challenges: mid-day heat is intense, internet access is generally poor unless you specifically search for a good spot or install your own broadband, and the constant solicitation by tuktuk drivers can get frustrating. Productivity may be lower here due to slow pace and infrastructure gaps.
Locals are generally friendly and eager to help, though limited English can sometimes get in the way of effective communication. Since COVID curfews, the lack of traffic and noise has improved the experience for some, making the environment quieter and more enjoyable for remote work and living.
If you’re planning to stay in Weligama, it’s best to arrive with patience and be ready to invest some time securing your setup—especially good wifi—before settling into a routine.
AI-generated summary of reviews 6 months ago
Have been in Weligama since Feb 25th and now I'm still here with the COVID-19 curfew going on. Before the curfew starts I was eager to get out of here because 1) it's too hot mid-day 2) tuktuk drivers are waiting around every corner asking "tuktuk?" and always horn at you when you're walking by the street - super annoying and 3) it's difficult to find workable wifi 4) everything just seemed super slow and it was hard to be productive. But after the curfew starts I actually like it way better because 1) the traffic noise dies and 2) I found myself a place with good wifi right next to the beach. The locals (besides pushy tuktuk drivers) are very friendly though often times their English is too limited to understand you but they still pretend they understand just to be "helpful". It's also a great place for learning to surf (I made some real improvement with my skills). The nomad cost is not accurate here. Expect similar or slighter lower cost than Chiang Mai, unless you're eating veggie rice and curry every day. In summary it can be good for living and working if you spend the time to find a place with good wifi or get your own boardband.
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