Around El Salvador in 45 days: A travel story with only Bitcoin
El Salvador adopted Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender more than four months ago, on September 7, 2021. Bitcoiners around the world have been watching closely as El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele attempts to "convert" to an entire nation.
The president regularly buys every drop, has promised a low-tax Bitcoin “citadel” in the form of Bitcoin City, and is exploring mining BTC with renewable energy using volcanoes.
But, what is the day-to-day life of those who live in the smallest country in Central America, known as "the land of volcanoes"? Moreover, what is it like to try to live only on Bitcoin?
An Italian couple, Rikki and Laura, have succeeded. Rikki is a Bitcoin podcaster and human rights activist, active in the space since 2016. Laura works as a community manager in the blockchain space and has been focused on crypto since 2019.
After the approval of the Bitcoin Law, Laura had the idea of traveling throughout El Salvador for 45 days. The challenge? Live only with Bitcoin. No bartering, no euros, and of course no US dollars.
Their experiences offer a fascinating insight into the country's history, its enchanting landscapes and, of course, its future with Bitcoin. The accounts of his travels can be read in English and Italian, and his podcast is called Bitcoin Italia Podcast.
On the other hand, Rikki and Laura have also encountered significant challenges from just using BTC, such as gaps in education and difficulties transacting with Bitcoin. On January 24, they spoke with Cointelegraph via video call from Santa Ana, a coffee-rich region of El Salvador.
They are now authentic sources of knowledge for bitcoiners who want to try a BTC-only trip to El Salvador. Here are his top tips for crypto enthusiasts traveling to the small tropical nation.
Do you accept Bitcoin? No? Bye!
In San Salvador, many places accept Bitcoin, from McDonald's to Starbucks to mom-and-pop stores. In El Zonte, known as "Bitcoin Beach", the birthplace of the Bitcoin Law, most vendors advertise that they accept BTC. However, off the beaten track, Bitcoin is little known and is sometimes confused with the state-sponsored wallet, Chivo Wallet.
Around El Salvador in 45 days: A travel story with only Bitcoin
El Salvador adopted Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender more than four months ago, on September 7, 2021. Bitcoiners around the world have been watching closely as El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele attempts to "convert" to an entire nation.
The president regularly buys every drop, has promised a low-tax Bitcoin “citadel” in the form of Bitcoin City, and is exploring mining BTC with renewable energy using volcanoes.
But, what is the day-to-day life of those who live in the smallest country in Central America, known as "the land of volcanoes"? Moreover, what is it like to try to live only on Bitcoin?
An Italian couple, Rikki and Laura, have succeeded. Rikki is a Bitcoin podcaster and human rights activist, active in the space since 2016. Laura works as a community manager in the blockchain space and has been focused on crypto since 2019.
After the approval of the Bitcoin Law, Laura had the idea of traveling throughout El Salvador for 45 days. The challenge? Live only with Bitcoin. No bartering, no euros, and of course no US dollars.
Their experiences offer a fascinating insight into the country's history, its enchanting landscapes and, of course, its future with Bitcoin. The accounts of his travels can be read in English and Italian, and his podcast is called Bitcoin Italia Podcast.
On the other hand, Rikki and Laura have also encountered significant challenges from just using BTC, such as gaps in education and difficulties transacting with Bitcoin. On January 24, they spoke with Cointelegraph via video call from Santa Ana, a coffee-rich region of El Salvador.
They are now authentic sources of knowledge for bitcoiners who want to try a BTC-only trip to El Salvador. Here are his top tips for crypto enthusiasts traveling to the small tropical nation.
Do you accept Bitcoin? No? Bye!
In San Salvador, many places accept Bitcoin, from McDonald's to Starbucks to mom-and-pop stores. In El Zonte, known as "Bitcoin Beach", the birthplace of the Bitcoin Law, most vendors advertise that they accept BTC. However, off the beaten track, Bitcoin is little known and is sometimes confused with the state-sponsored wallet, Chivo Wallet.