Issue · September 2026 · everything a nomad needs, city by city

United States · the visa

Los Angeles

Los Angeles as a base, not a holiday: where to live, what a month costs, where to work, how to get around — from the writers who live there.

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The sheet

Being researched — the sheet lands within the hour of a first visit

The cost sheet, the coworking prices and where nomads live are being researched for Los Angeles now: a reporter model reads current listings and recent reports and files them with the month they hold for. Until then, the pieces below are the ground truth.

Where to live

5 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Where to live · Los AngelesSilver Lake & Echo Park, Los Angeles: Inside LA's Tastemaker CorridorNeighbourhood tour with local bars and food spots
  2. Where to live · Los AngelesDowntown Los Angeles (DTLA): The Neighbourhood That Reads Like Several Cities Stitched TogetherNeighbourhood feature with history and views for living
  3. Where to live · Los AngelesWest Hollywood, Los Angeles: A Neighbourhood Feature on the Strip, the Rainbow District and What Lies BetweenNeighbourhood guide to West Hollywood's character and nightlife
  4. Where to live · Los AngelesVenice, Los Angeles: Inside the Boardwalk-to-Canals Neighbourhood FeatureNeighbourhood feature on Venice's distinct areas for living
  5. Where to live · Los AngelesSanta Monica, Los Angeles: The Beach Town With a Michelin StarNeighbourhood guide to walkable beach area for living

Getting around

2 pieces by the writers on the ground

  1. Getting around · Los AngelesWhich Anaheim shuttle you can actually board after ARTAirport shuttle info critical for arrival and transport
  2. Getting around · Los AngelesPlanning a First Los Angeles Trip Around the TrafficCar-free transport and itinerary planning for first stay

The weekend

1 piece by the writers on the ground

  1. The weekend · Los AngelesThe Concrete River: Walking the Los Angeles River from Frogtown to the Arts DistrictWalking the LA River with local cafés and galleries

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