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.

 

Links:

Coworking Space: http://coworkingbansko.com

Blog Post: https://www.johnnyfd.com/2018/05/johnnys-guide-to-bulgaria-for-digital.html

Bansko Tour: https://youtu.be/iIVj39D5KMM

 

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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