I just wanted to chime in and say that Serbia doesnāt have the best reputation but is actually really nice. I just spent a couple of weeks in Belgrade and itās one of the most underrated places Iāve been to.
The most beautiful church Iāve ever been to in my entire life is there. There are tons of old gorgeous buildings (interspersed with ugly appartment buildings). It feels just as safe as any other European city, including for women. Thereās a ton of graffiti, but thatās about it in terms of crimey-ness. (Donāt know the stats. Just know how I felt while I was there).
Not saying itās necessarily the best spot for an AI safety hub (why not Budapest, Prague, or Lisbon, if youāre optimizing for cheap and European time zones?), but wanted to help fight against the reputation of Serbia. Belgrade is gorgeous and interesting and would highly recommend people living there for a few months.
Thanks for the lovely words Kat, happy to hear you had a great time! Next time youāre around, ping EA Serbia, we make for great guides :)
As for why Serbia, visa policy is really the main considerationsāBudapest, Prague and Lisbon are all equally unattainable to many weaker passport holders (something often underappreciated as our movement is mostly from the West). Serbia has the unique advantage of being visa free (sometimes for unlimited time!) for the west and many countries in the east.
I just wanted to chime in and say that Serbia doesnāt have the best reputation but is actually really nice. I just spent a couple of weeks in Belgrade and itās one of the most underrated places Iāve been to.
The most beautiful church Iāve ever been to in my entire life is there. There are tons of old gorgeous buildings (interspersed with ugly appartment buildings). It feels just as safe as any other European city, including for women. Thereās a ton of graffiti, but thatās about it in terms of crimey-ness. (Donāt know the stats. Just know how I felt while I was there).
Not saying itās necessarily the best spot for an AI safety hub (why not Budapest, Prague, or Lisbon, if youāre optimizing for cheap and European time zones?), but wanted to help fight against the reputation of Serbia. Belgrade is gorgeous and interesting and would highly recommend people living there for a few months.
Thanks for the lovely words Kat, happy to hear you had a great time! Next time youāre around, ping EA Serbia, we make for great guides :) As for why Serbia, visa policy is really the main considerationsāBudapest, Prague and Lisbon are all equally unattainable to many weaker passport holders (something often underappreciated as our movement is mostly from the West). Serbia has the unique advantage of being visa free (sometimes for unlimited time!) for the west and many countries in the east.
Oh smart! Yeah, visas are a big issue for most people.