Ep 199 - Coworking Bansko in Bulgaria - The Chiang Mai of Europe

Matthias Zeitler is a location independent entrepreneur who cofounded Coworking Bansko, a coworking space in Bansko and a home for digital nomads and freelancers. They provide a community for people who love working with others where they can meet new friends and learn new ideas.
 
On the episode, you will learn so much about Bansko, a town in Bulgaria. Matthias helps nomads experience a new perspective of remote work as he opened Coworking Bansko. Here, he will talk about his journey in the creation of this coworking space including the goals, the design, and the purpose of this nomad space. He explains why he chose this location and reveals what makes Bansko stand out from the rest of the world. 

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​Episode 199 Show Notes

Links:
Coworking Space: Coworkingbansko.com
Blog Post: Johnny's Guide to Bulgaria for Digital Nomads, Entrepreneurs and Long Term Travelers

Time Stamps:
01:31 – Journey into becoming a nomad
02:28 – Matthias’s background
04:31 – Why they chose Bansko?
09:19 – Nomad choices
13:58 – Flying from Bansko
19:01 – Bulgaria’s crime rate
20:49 – Internet and Infrastructure in Bansko
24:14 – Real Estate acquisition in Bansko
30:48 – Building a community at Coworking Bansko
32:05 – What to know when opening a coworking space?
38:15 – The foundation of Coworking Bansko
42:10 – Designing Coworking Bansko
47:29 – Coworking Bansko Packages
48:26 – Prices of apartments in Bansko
52:19 – Cost of Living in Bansko

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