I was captivated by an article in the times about working remotely from umaya village, so i decided to check out their community. the location is phenomenal, situated between a lagoon and a pristine sandy beach. i highly recommend any aspiring digital nomad to visit, the nomad academy and community is fantastic, and the wifi worked flawlessly throughout my visit. in summary, it's an amazing place, easy to work from, and i would recommend it to anyone.

I spent 4 weeks staying at nowhere resort in bocas del toro with noma collective and it was exactly what i needed to reset and recharge. we had an amazing group of people that got to come together and share in the incredible jungle setting. from our common area, we could drink coffee and watch the family of monkeys play or the hummingbirds zip around. it felt incredible to be that immersed in nature while still connected to a community. our community manager, ever was amazing. he helped out with logistics of wifi, traveling and taxi, organized events for our group and made sure we were all taken care of. i loved it.

This was one of my favorite trips ever! Noma made my dream come true of traveling to one of my bucket list places, Costa Rica, and being able to work remotely, experience Costa Rica surf, yoga, dancing, people, food, and experiences, and do it in community with great people. Our community manager, Javi, is truly one of a kind and was incredibly kind, personable, and attentive. He really made the trip what it was and then some. I’m so grateful for him, Noma, and all the amazing people I met on this unforgettable trip! Also, Danielle, head of sales, was incredibly helpful in answering all of my questions pre-booking. (: I would definitely do it again!

Noma was an awesome experience and decision, i will definitely be doing another edition next year. i did the belize location, which was a really good balance/mix of chill beach vibes at the resort we were staying, with fun jungle and adventure excursions on the weekends, not to mention some partying too. there was something for everyone. in terms of feedback specifically for noma - you guys are doing great, keep it up. i especially enjoyed making great connections with calla and ever, they truly made it a memorable experience for everyone and made sure all had what they needed throughout the trip.

in terms of tips for future travelers - definitely look at budgeting for what this will cost - if you're like me and want to join in on most of the excursions/weekly events to enjoy the community, it can get expensive (i also didn't have the luxury of not having an apartment rent so that may just be a personal thing).

fyi -the umaya resort is very beautiful! i'd keep in mind it's pretty limited with cooking utensils so you'll be keeping it very basic the nights you cook. there is no fitness center, but they have access to some dumbbells. luckily i get creative with my workouts and made it work but it's not a typical resort with a fitness center amenity!

i can't wait to check out another edition soon!

I can’t say enough good things about my time at noma! i love this company so much i immediately signed up for another edition. it was the best month of my life in belize with noma. ever made my time so special. he is the perfect fit for this job. he is so welcoming and is very knowledgeable of the area and plans amazing trips.