Working from your living room to avoid hours of transportation makes daily life easier for many employees. But some go even further and choose to combine business with pleasure! What do you think about coding under the coconut trees or surfing between two files? Ready to try the “full remote” adventure, the 100 % teleworking? here are the destinations popular with teleworkers who have understood everything about life.
Teleworking: destinations that promise a unique experience
Since the pandemic, the remote work abroad has shown its many advantages. Beyond its positive impact on productivity, THE remote work allows gain flexibility and improves work-life balance. Working from an idyllic place or indulging in your passion between two Skype meetings is even something overmotivate !
Bali : champion in all criteria!
Beaches, coral reefs, exceptional landscapes, sites of interest, nightlife... the paradise Indonesian island is THE destination favored by teleworkers! Admit that you dream of it? Bali attracts yoga and meditation fans as well as those who are more sporty. The key is unforgettable hikes between two professional meetings or the discovery of wonders like the Uluwatu temple. “Teleworker-surfers” are also perfectly aware of Uluwatu Beach, one of the best spots in the world. “Remote workers and party people” particularly appreciate the lively cities of Kuta, Seminyak, Sanur or Nusa Dua. Bali where the cost of living allows live comfortably has everything to please digital nomads.
Dream destinations
Other regions or resorts seaside sunny days also top many rankings. They promise great rewards at the end of the working day or during the lunch break (swimming, water activities, etc.). This is the case of Penang, on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula or Gran Canaria, one of the Spanish islands, off the coast of Africa. South America is also a “magnet for Digital nomads” who favor the province of Buenos Aires or Playa del Carmen, on the Caribbean Sea in the Mexican Yucatán Peninsula. The welcoming Brazilian megacity of Rio de Janeiro and its legendary beaches (Copacabana, Ipanema, etc.) are, unsurprisingly, a key destination for teleworkers.
Destinations that make coworking easier
Bali, Penang, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Chiang May but also Auckland, Melbourne…go beyond the beauty of the landscapes and do everything possible to attract digital nomads. Optimized digital infrastructures (WiFi, high-speed Internet, etc.), design spaces, varied activities... these destinations are perfect for employees who no longer want “metro, work, sleep”. Since February 2021, the Macaronesia which includes the Azores, the Canaries, the green cap and Madeira is very popular with teleworkers. On the island of Madeira, in Ponta do Sol, Funchal, Machico and Santa Cruz as well as on the neighboring island of Porto Santo, THE Digital Nomads Villages face the ocean.
Barbados in the Caribbean Sea, the island Mauritius, Tbilisi (Georgia), the Croatia or even the United Arab Emirates have chosen to simplify formalities. THE islands of Antigua and Barbuda have even set up a 2 year teleworking visa. All means are good to attract digital nomads and it works!
Objective: combine business with pleasure
The majority of teleworkers choose their destination according to their passions, their temperament or their values.
- Those who fear loneliness settle where the French community is important (United States, United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, Canada…).
- THE fans of monuments and museums determined to do tourism each weekend favor Beijing, Shanghai, Rome, Madrid, New York, Saint Petersburg, London…
- Most connected to nature who do not wish to settle in the pampas choose green cities (Portland, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, etc.). France also abounds in pleasant or unusual spaces (The birdhouse, Mont Blanc Basecamp…).
- THE gourmets attracted by restaurants are settling in Shanghai or Singapore while night owls choose Berlin, San Francisco or Amsterdam, with their many bars/clubs. Rio de Janeiro is the flagship destination for those looking for 24-hour entertainment.
- THE shopaholics favor Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai… over gigantic Malls. Bali which has more than 25 shopping centers is chosen again.
Destinations for demanding digital nomads
There are those who dream of change of scenery, require coworking facilities but don't want to have to juggle time zones ! These profiles choose attractive European countries (Malta, Spain, Portugal, etc.) and willingly settle in Berlin, Alicante, Lisbon, etc. Greece is riding this wave and facilitating the arrival of candidates for “Remote Work” with its site workfromgreece.gr. There Tunisia largely French-speaking, whose capital is 1.5 hours from Marseille, is also an ideal teleworking destination. These last two countries are appreciated for their climate and their lower cost of living than in France.
Those who wish place of interest and natives welcoming favor Mexico, Italy, Malta, New Zealand, the Philippines… The United Kingdom, Spain, Germany or Italy are chosen by those looking toimprove in languages without going to the ends of the world.
Digital nomad: Ready to quit everything except your job?
According to the Expat Explorer Survey (HSBC, 2021), Asia is the region of the world that satisfies its expatriates the most (71 %). THE Nomad Index class it Canada, THE United Kingdom and the Romania in its Top 3 countries where Digital nomads are the happiest. THE #digitalnomad followed by more than 3.8 million followers, highlights multiple destinations on Instagram. Ready to live a unique experience ? Contact them experts Nomamundi who help the world's workers obtain a teleworking visa. Pack your bags and start by putting your laptop in with the appropriate tools (Teams, Zoom, etc.). Will you be among the 1 billion digital nomads announcement by 2035 ? Ultimately, the hardest part will be choosing your destination!