After over a year of remote work and fulltime slow travel, I’ve come to realise that the digital nomad lifestyle isn’t always as effortless or energising as it appears. In fact, the more I’ve embraced it, the more I’ve learned about the complexities and downsides of being a digital nomad. Read further to learn from my mistakes.

Here is the ultimate slow traveller's guide to Puerto Escondido, Mexico – from where to stay and eat, to the best surf spots and more.

What to make of contrasting experiences and narratives when travelling Mexico, or any other foreign country? Here is what it is really like