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U-Co - Got Microproblems?

U-Co - Got Microproblems?

Digital Nomad Community

Marco Barrio
March 22, 2024

by Marco Barrio

A digital nomad community exploring the world. The place where we feel at home no matter where our journey takes us.

Got a question or feedback? Please send me an email at [email protected]

Community

I started U-Co because, once upon a time, I was just like you – a digital nomad wandering through 4 continents in 18 months. My stays in Mexico City, whether in a studio Airbnb or a hostel, left me craving two things: community and a space to be productive. Two years later, U-Co was born from those very needs.

Contemplating my micro problems from Table Mountain, Cape Town back in 2016.

Why am I sharing this? Every day, I see you arrive at U-Co, each with your own mix of emotions – happiness, stress, overwhelm, or sheer excitement for what lies ahead. Like any new place, a new city brings its challenges, or what we've affectionately termed 'micro problems.' Here are just a few:

- Safety concerns

- The loneliness that creeps in

- The language barrier – though starting with ‘hola, me llamo Robert’ isn’t bad!

- Making new friends – and no, Tinder swipes don't count

- Wi-Fi woes – sadly, Elon hasn't got our backs yet

- Water shortages, FML

- Visa runs gone wrong (Vishnu's needs help in Guatemala, folks)

- And taxes – yes, Carl has a peculiar love for them

This list could go on forever. While we can't solve every single issue, we at U-Co have made strides to ensure the basics: a safe place to sleep, a community of like-minded individuals, and a space where productivity blossoms. Having built 4 U-Cos, managed hundreds of units, and hosted thousands of digital nomads worldwide, I constantly find myself pondering: How can we solve today's micro problems for our community? Housing, events, retreats, a marketplace, job listings – it's a lot for our small team to handle alone.

That's why I've decided to turn to you, our community, for help. Use U-Co as your platform to share your passions and tackle these micro problems together, no matter where in the world we are. And in the process, why not make the world a bit better?

Please share with us via this Google Form how you'd like to partner with U-Co. Don't be shy – we all face problems. Sharing them means we can help each other out. After all, isn't that what being a community is all about?

https://forms.gle/2CFDiFWw29KyNrqk6

With over 9,000 friends in our network, remember: ‘mi casa es tu casa y mis amigos son tus amigos.’ Together, let's continue making the world a better place, one micro problem at a time.

Current Monthly Guests

Gabriel (Canada)
Carlos (Mexico)
Stefan (Mexico)
Jack (UK)
Julieta (Argentina)
Daiana (Argentina)
Navina (Germany)
Daniel (Canada)
Carl (Canada)
Vishnu (India) Visa run gone wrong, help him out if you’re heading to Guatelama.

Grateful!

Thank you #ucofam for the love and support emails regarding the Juarez situation. Keep exploring my friends!

Ben from Israel says hi to the #ucofam

Erin & Blake got married! U-Co OGs

Accommodations

Each week, we aim to highlight the top places to stay for those journeying across the globe. If you have any favorite spots or recommendations, we encourage you to share them with our community. Also, a female dorm room is coming in April to U-Co Roma, make sure to book your bed ASAP. booking.u-co.co

This week’s top places are:

13 Cielos Hostel - San Cristobal