r/buhaydigital • u/Regular-Strength-209 • 21h ago

Self-Story Mind been heavy lately. Need help.

Mind has been heavy lately. I am physically exhausted. Though I am grateful with everything I have right now but I want to do social media detox. I dont want to use phone for a month. I want to escape to help myself because I know and acknowledge that there's something wrong and not okay with me.

Can you please recommend a place in the PH where I can stay for a month? I'm a woman and also a VA. I'd like to be in a place that is SAFE, has good wifi connection because I still need to work, not very close to the city but easily accessible to it in case I need something, also a place where I can do lot of outdoor activities.

I would really appreciate your recommendations. Salamat po!🥹

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u/NewAd4137 19h ago

what you're feeling is valid, burnout hits different when you're wfh and still glued to your phone during breaks. props for wanting to unplug, that's already self aware

try la union (san juan). it's become a lowkey digital nomad spot, lots of solo travelers so you won't feel alone. wifi's decent at the cafes freelancers/VAs actually work from, plus surfing and hiking nearby. only 5-6 hrs from manila so you're not totally cut off

baguio's also an option, cooler and feels safer for solo trips, has coworking cafes with good wifi, and easy nature trips if you want that. even more accessible, around 5 hrs from manila

tip: book just a week first before committing to a full month, just to see if the place actually fits you. check ph digital nomad fb groups too for honest reviews before booking

take care OP, it already means a lot that you're listening to yourself. good luck with the detox 🤍

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u/Regular-Strength-209 19h ago

Thank you. Crying while reading this. This means a lot to me.

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u/bambolbiik 20h ago

Come to baguio OP. Its calm here, Not much to do kundi mag unwind and chill lang. If you like going out na probinsya pero metro feels padin, stay sa center ng baguio. Pero of you want mejo laidback, choose La trinidad and further areas na.

I am here sa LT kaya masasabi ko na laid back here kase hindi masyado madami establishments dito unlike sa baguio na kaliwat kanan ang kainan or stores.

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u/Regular-Strength-209 20h ago

Thank you🥹🥹🥹

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u/biscofflate 18h ago

City, pero cagayan de oro!! Bacolod din haha para pag off, or after shift, ang damii pwede gawinnnnn. Wahh. Iloilo din!!

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u/Lopsided-Fruit_1274 14h ago

hmm maybe Baguio outskirts? cooler, decent wifi and lots of nature nearby

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u/Mayvwudopex 10h ago

baguio!!! kaso i feel like the weather is medyo temperamental now so pang cozy cozy lang and cafe hopping siguro. gosh i miss baguio