Digital nomads are people who work remotely using digital technologies and choose to live by traveling or moving frequently. Let’s explore where, how, and why:
WHERE do digital nomads live/work?
Digital nomads often choose destinations that offer a good balance between quality of life, low costs, and digital infrastructure (fast Wi-Fi, coworking, etc.). Some of the most popular destinations include:
Europe:
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Portugal (Lisbon, Madeira, Porto): mild climate, welcoming community, nomad visas.
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Spain (Barcelona, Valencia, Canary Islands): vibrant tech scene and affordable living.
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Eastern Europe (Tallinn, Budapest, Prague): excellent Wi-Fi, low costs, beautiful cities.
Asia:
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Bali (Indonesia): global hotspot for digital nomads (Canggu, Ubud).
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Thailand (Chiang Mai, Bangkok): affordable, digital-friendly, and welcoming.
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Vietnam (Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh): tech growth, low cost of living.
Latin America:
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Mexico (Mexico City, Playa del Carmen): good connectivity, warm climate.
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Colombia (Medellín): “eternal spring” climate, affordable prices.
Other:
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Costa Rica, South Africa (Cape Town), Georgia (Tbilisi): emerging and attractive for visas and low costs.
HOW to become a digital nomad?
1. Suitable digital jobs
You can work remotely as a:
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Freelancer (designer, developer, translator, copywriter, etc.)
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Remote employee for companies (marketing, customer support, IT)
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Online entrepreneur (e-commerce, blog, courses, SaaS)
2. Practical preparation
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Organize your work in the cloud (Google Drive, Notion, Slack…)
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Manage time zones and asynchronous communication
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Have international health insurance
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Check visa requirements (many countries offer “digital nomad visas”)
3. Community
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Join online groups (e.g., Facebook, Reddit)
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Attend events or live in coliving and coworking spaces
WHY become a digital nomad?
Advantages:
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Geographic freedom: live wherever you want.
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Flexible working hours
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Quality of life: choose your preferred climate, culture, and lifestyle.
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Saving money: in some countries the cost of living is much lower.
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Personal growth: discover new cultures, languages, and lifestyles.
Disadvantages:
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Loneliness or lack of stability
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Time zone or connectivity issues
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Complex visa and tax management
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Hard to build stable relationships
Useful resources
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Websites: Nomad List, Remote OK, Workfrom
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Communities: Digital Nomads Italy, Nomadi Digitali (FB)
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Apps: VPN, coworking apps, weather and travel apps
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