This is an interesting topic.
The location independent lifestyle seems very appealing but it definitely has drawbacks.
If I were to live it, I would definitely go for living in 2 to 3 cities year round. That allows you to maintain friendships and relationships in each of the cities.
I lived twice as an expat in two Asian cities. I agree with what Malo said above. It is very easy to make expat friends if you live in a city with a big enough western population. It is one of the big appeals of the expat life. However, you will also find that most of these relationships are shallow. I strongly suggest that you make one or two real friends among those expats, otherwise you're bound to get lonely.
It still surprises me that we are indeed social beings and we cannot stand being alone for a prolonged period of time (for me at least). I like being lonely, but I will crave company after a few days.
The location independent lifestyle seems very appealing but it definitely has drawbacks.
If I were to live it, I would definitely go for living in 2 to 3 cities year round. That allows you to maintain friendships and relationships in each of the cities.
I lived twice as an expat in two Asian cities. I agree with what Malo said above. It is very easy to make expat friends if you live in a city with a big enough western population. It is one of the big appeals of the expat life. However, you will also find that most of these relationships are shallow. I strongly suggest that you make one or two real friends among those expats, otherwise you're bound to get lonely.
It still surprises me that we are indeed social beings and we cannot stand being alone for a prolonged period of time (for me at least). I like being lonely, but I will crave company after a few days.