Hi! I’m Nico.
Welcome to my little slice of the web 🙂
I am an expat & remote worker based in Colombo, Sri Lanka who has been working in tech for over 10+ years. This is where I write about travel, expat life, remote work and technology!
LATEST POSTS
I Have A Cancer That Is Confusing My Doctors
I felt something on my neck one evening after a really long day of work. After I got examined, I…
Restart Sri Lanka
The little island nation of Sri Lanka is opening up again after 9 weeks of lockdown at the hands of COVID-19.
10+ Months Review Of Working At Customer.io As A Customer Success Manager (+We’re Hiring A New CSM!)
After 10+ months of working at Customer.io as a member of their Customer Success team, here is my honest review of working at this fully…
41 FREE Things To Do While Self Isolating At Home (Updated With More!)
Here’s 27 things to keep you occupied while self isolating at home. The best part? They are all FREE!
GROUNDED – Life In Self Isolation In Colombo, Sri Lanka
The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way we live our lives for better and worse. In Sri Lanka, the recently…
Villa Review – Stafford Bungalow (Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka)
It is a bit of a trek to get to Stafford Bungalow, but once you are there, the peace and quiet will make you want…
Blog Updates – March 2020 (Introducing HeyNico.com!)
With a new URL and a cleaner look, here’s to the relaunch of Nico In Real Life!
How To Get A Tourist Visa For Sri Lanka (2020 Update)
Getting a Tourist Visa (Electronic Travel Authorization) to visit the beautiful country of Sri Lanka is super easy. Here’s a step by step guide on…