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Why is it only 10 days? Is it to fit with most people's 2 week vacation slots? I would think a month would be more productive, or even better a 3 month y-combinator style intense MVP rush.

Also isn't the internet on Ko Samui kind of shitty? Wouldn't a mainland location by a nice beach be better internet wise?

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I think someone else does a 3 month program overseas. That's cool too.

We just like the shorter format - it's just enough time to feel mentally refreshed and more creative. Without leaving behind all commitments in the "real world" like talking to customers and stuff.

We made the resort upgrade to 12mps Internet, and upgrade all their equipment to handle more than 100 simultaneous devices. I warned them that we're likely all going to have 3 devices on average (Mac Pro, iPad, Kindle, iPhone/Android) that that we get VERY grumpy if the Internet goes down.

I am so up fo ra 3 month getaway. Sign me up if something comes around. I think we could do it in India for super cheap.

I would think the Philippines would be better due to their relatively generous visa extension policies (you can stay in the Philippines for 1.5 years on just tourist visa extensions if you wanted to) and far less red tape in getting things like SIM cards, renting places and so on. You can also get half decent internet there too, it's tropical and there are beaches everywhere!

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