The Instagram version of working from anywhere is a laptop on a beach. The reality is that sand destroys keyboards, glare makes screens useless, and beach WiFi is a rumor. After three years and fourteen countries, here is the unglamorous, field-tested version that actually protects your career.
Connectivity is the job. The non-negotiable stack: a local eSIM activated before landing (Airalo or similar), a phone plan that tethers properly, and the discipline to verify accommodation WiFi with a speed test screenshot before booking. 'Fast WiFi' in a listing means nothing; 50 Mbps with sub-100ms latency on a video call means everything.
