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THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE A DIGITAL NOMAD

THE BEST PLACES IN THE WORLD TO BE A DIGITAL NOMAD

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Every travel addict has dreamed of leading that nomadic lifestyle; moving from place to  place, living somewhere totally new each month and never worrying about that  homeward-bound flight creeping ever closer. Thanks to accessible technology and  speedy WiFi this has become a reality for plenty of creatives and freelancers. But when  you have the freedom to live and work anywhere, how do you choose? 

Here are some of the best digital nomad cities in the world! 

Most popular digital nomad cities 

  1. Chiang Mai, Thailand 

Chiang Mai is a big name in the digital nomad game, and one of the first cities where  people from around the world started to embrace this way of life. If you’re just starting  out, there’s arguably nowhere better. It couldn’t be easier to find a hostel for a long-term  stay – they’re kind of used to people not wanting to leave. The huge number of nomads  who’ve flocked here has led to co-working becoming the norm, and lots of trendy cafés  with excellent WiFi have opened to accommodate them. Chiang Mai is also fantastic for  the health-conscious nomad, with no end of veggie, vegan and health food spots.

  1. Medellin, Colombia 

If there’s one thing besides WiFi that digital nomads can’t live without, it’s coffee.  Colombia just happens to make the best in the world, and Medellin’s hundreds of coffee  shops are the perfect place to work. The affluent, leafy neighbourhood of El Poblado is  so full of cafes that you’ll be spoilt for choice. Medellin is a fantastic city to connect with  other remote workers as there are loads of networking events – like the weekly nomad  meet-ups on the rooftop of Hostel Ondas.

  1. Ubud, Bali 

So much of Bali is great for digital nomads, but there’s something about Ubud that  draws in so many. Could it be the laid-back hippy culture, super low prices or picture perfect settings? Probably a mixture of all three; plus throw in an abundance of cute  cafes and yoga studios and it’s pretty much a digital nomad’s dream. And the fact you  can stay in incredible hostels for less than $5 a night doesn’t hurt either! I’m talking  infinity pools and rice terrace views BTW…

Most affordable digital nomad cities 

All of the above are cheap places to live – that’s one of the reasons they became  nomad hotspots! Here are a few more cities where nomads can live the high life for a lot  less. 

  1. Mexico City, Mexico 

A bit of a newbie on the digital nomad radar, Mexico City is shaking its dangerous  reputation and growing in popularity thanks to exciting cultural places and events,  outstanding food and a low cost of living. The city’s two most artistic districts, La Roma  and Condesa, have a solid community of digital nomads and plenty of cafes and coffee  shops that are used to having people working on their laptops all day. It also has the  huge positive of being so close to the US, which means easy access and a minimal time  difference to contend with.

  1. Hanoi, Vietnam 

Almost every backpacker who’s explored South East Asia has spent some time in  Hanoi. Travellers and digital nomads have fallen in love with it for the same reasons:  welcoming locals, buzzing nightlife, incredible food and some of the lowest prices on  this list. The Old Quarter is where you’ll find most of your peers, dotted around its  hundreds of cafes probably sipping a famous Vietnamese egg coffee (a must-try). They  may not always benefit from the same super-speedy internet as other Asian cities, but  the nomads in Hanoi think that its countless positives outweigh this drawback!

  1. Dikwella, Sri Lanka 

It doesn’t get much more relaxed than this place. A Sri Lankan coastal town that isn’t on  the usual tourist trail, Dikwella is an established surf spot and is starting to be  discovered by digital nomads thanks to beautifully bohemian co-working spaces.  Between working you can unleash your inner yogi, ride some waves or just swing in a  hammock on some of Sri Lanka’s most unspoilt beaches – a chilled nomad is a  productive nomad!

  1. Bangkok, Thailand 

Thailand’s crazy capital might not have the same laid-back, nomadic community that’s  found in Chiang Mai, but as the hub of South East Asia, Bangkok is still a brilliant place  to live as a digital nomad. It’s not all backpackers and hedonism you know! Just be sure  to base yourself away from Khao San Road if you actually want to get some work done  – I know how tempting those buckets can be! The northern side of Bangkok has a large  congregation of digital nomads, but the availability of free WiFi throughout the city  means you can work pretty much anywhere

Best digital nomad cities in Europe 

  1. Berlin, Germany 

Germany’s hip capital may not be the cheapest place on this list, but the amazing  quality of life on offer, combined with cool neighbourhoods and oodles of creative  energy, keeps it a top destination for digital nomads. Fashionable areas such as  Kreuzberg and Neukölln are well-trodden territory for remote workers and are packed  with alternative co-working spaces. Not to mention that their eclectic, colourful streets  provide the perfect backdrop to any Instagram feed: influencer heaven

  1. Lisbon, Portugal 

By western European standards, Lisbon is an extremely cheap place to live – just one  of the reasons that digital nomads love it so much. It’s home to a growing number of  start-ups and its tech scene is beginning to boom. Café culture is thriving and seriously 

affordable – you can order a coffee for less than €1 to power yourself while you work,  where you’ll likely be joined by a handful of others doing the same thing. There’s a real  sense of community among digital nomads here; there’s even a Facebook group where  you can keep up to date with local networking events and meet ups. 

  1. Prague, Czech Republic 

Prague consistently receives top ratings on Nomad List – a website where digital  nomads from around the world share tips about the best places to work remotely. So,  what do they say about Prague? It’s super safe, very affordable, packed full of history  and culture, has countless workspaces and rapid WiFi – even on public transport! We’re  sure the fact it also has some of the cheapest, best beer in the world has nothing to do  with it… 

Other great cities for digital nomads 

  1. Seoul, South Korea 

South Korea is at the forefront of technology, so its bustling capital Seoul is an amazing  place to base yourself if you’re a tech-focused nomad. It just so happens to have the 

fastest WiFi in the world! The uber cool Hongdae neighbourhood is especially great,  with a number of co-working spaces to get the job done. It’s also the best place to  experience the famously wacky Korean nightlife, so it offers the perfect balance  between work and play. 

  1. Taipei, Taiwan 

Taipei is another city that’s superb for nomads specialising in tech. Taipei isn’t as  established as Seoul on the digital nomad trail just yet, but it’s a great place to base  yourself if you like staying one step ahead of travel trends. It’s one of Asia’s most  dynamic, modern cities where start-ups are being launched left, right and centre. If you  tire of the hustle and bustle you can easily escape Taipei to explore Taiwan’s beautiful  beaches, green mountains and rural villages. Taiwan is so tiny that it’s a breeze to  explore the entire island on the days you don’t feel like working!

  1. Sao Paulo, Brazil 

Sao Paulo is the business hub of South America and one of the most exciting cities in  the world. The hipster neighbourhood of Vila Madalena is the perfect place to get your  creative juices flowing, as you’ll be in the good company of artists, musicians and of  course digital nomads. There’s something new to discover in every colourful corner of  this quirky suburb, so your workspace on any two days need never be the same. When  it’s time to close the laptop and let your hair down, you’ve got plenty to explore in the  biggest metropolis south of the equator.

 

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