Why work from home when you can work anywhere and adventure in your free time? Forget your kitchen table home office, what about working by the beach, or being surrounded by olive groves, or living it up in a vibrant city that you can explore once you’ve switched off for the day? Here are our top recommendations, based on factors including travel prices, social opportunities and remote work.
Portugal was ranked the all-round best country worldwide to work from remotely. Some of the reasons why it came first is because Portugal offers a Digital Nomad Visa, many locals have a high English proficiency, it’s very politically stable with an absence of violence, and it has great weather with low air pollution.
Spain came in second place for remote work. Some of the reasons why it scored so highly is due to fast internet speed, plenty of co-working spaces and remote visas for freelancers. And let’s not forget that midday siesta to break up your working day!
Romania came in third place, primarily because it offers very attractive prices. Romania has cheap car hire and hotel prices, plus affordable long-term apartment rentals and local food. It also has fast internet speed and many locals who speak English.
This island in the Indian Ocean might seem like a bit of a wildcard in this list, but Mauritius scored highly for affordable local prices, travel costs and of course, weather. The number of bars, restaurants and cultural activities are few and far between in comparison to other destinations on this list, but who needs culture when you’ve got seemingly limitless white sandy beaches.
Malta is a great place for a remote work trip, mainly due to the abundance of co-working spaces, high speed internet, and remote work visas. In your downtime, you can enjoy the unique culture of Malta, where Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs have all left their mark.
Prices in Sri Lanka are pretty low, the weather is pretty sweet, and the country is soon to offer Digital Nomad Visas to allow foreign workers to stay for longer periods, so you can enjoy 365 days of sunsets over the sea.
Whether you’re in a bustling Bangkok cafe, a beach-side bar in Koh Samiu or a mountain retreat in the north, you’re sure to find affordable accommodation, relatively reliable internet and guaranteed delicious food.
Long-term apartment rental, food and travel costs are pretty low in Indonesia, so you can save your coins for island-hopping in your time off.
Malaysia is an affordable place to live and work, and you’ll love the fusion of traditions and heritage here. Influenced by a myriad of cultures including Chinese, Arab, Indian, Siamese, and Javanese, spend your spare time getting to know the local food, culture and people.
For social opportunities, Singapore was close to the top of our rankings, with an abundance of bars, clubs, theatres, galleries and museums to spend your time in when you’re not tapping away at your keyboard. English proficiency is also very high, making it an easy spot to chat to locals and fellow digital nomads alike.
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