Villages that are welcoming digital nomads!
Are you a digital nomad or would you switch to work remotely? Do you believe in Slow Travel? Villages in some countries are waiting for you!
written by: Mea Barath
Who is a digital nomad?
Whether you are a web developer, translator, copywriter, teacher or a coach, you might be able to work from anywhere, the key is to have a strong internet connection or mobile internet.
Nowadays, there are so many different ways to work without being tied to a specific location. Dozens of jobs can be done online, from a laptop or even from your phone. And why could this be beneficial for you?
Being a digital nomad can give you endless freedom, varied experiences and a life filled with full of travel and adventures!
As a digital nomad, you can work anywhere. You can work online from a home office, from the beach or from a snowy mountain top. Whether you’re self-employed, freelancer or employed, if your job allows it, it’s now easy to work as a digital nomad.
The backpacker lifestyle
Today’s people are no longer looking for corporate loyalty, they change jobs more often and more easily than previous generations. We are living in an era of project-based working, and this trend still seems to be growing.
During Covid, many workers were forced to home offices, but the emergency has made workers and employers alike aware of its potentials. Experience has shown that working from home is highly efficient, and that the freedom to work from home does not reduce its speed, but increases it, rather dramatically.
Getting work done
Time and place matters less, tasks simply need to be done. The labour market has become global, people work together in international environments. Connecting with someone on the other side of the world has never been quicker or easier.
Digital nomad villages around the world
Portugal
The Digital Nomads Madeira initiative started in Portugal in February 2021. The brainstorming team consisted of the island’s leaders, a local startup, and Gonçalo Hall. The municipality of Ponta do Sol has become the world’s first digital village specifically for remote workers.
Through conscious work and joint events, they are building relationships between the locals and the digital nomads. Local businesses are also involved in the project, helping to raise the quality of life there.
Brazil
Based on the portuguese model, Brazil started to offer home to digital nomads in the province of Rio do Norte, Pipa. The village is ideally located, as it is an hour and a half drive from an international airport, has a beautiful beach and a high nightlife culture.
Gonçalo Hall, who started the digital nomad village in Portugal and has also created the NomadX community, talked with the local tourism officials and the Brazilian government about his plans.
High-quality, dormitory-style accommodation is available for digital nomad travellers in Pipa, with communal spaces and coworking areas. A strong internet connection is provided.
Top countries for digital nomads
- Estonia
- Germany
- Denmark
- Spain
- Lithuania
- Netherlands
- Sweden
- Thailand
- Singapore
- France
- Hungary
- Portugal
- Brazi
You should always do your research, as more and more countries and villages are developing their own programmes, specifically designed for digital nomads!
Slow Travel
Digital Nomads prefer slow forms of travel that allow for deep absorption. They spend weeks or even months in a place, getting to know the local culture and experiencing everyday life in a foreign country. They shop at farmers’ markets, go on excursions and get to know their neighbours. Their aim is not to gain as many experiences as possible in a short time, but rather to gain depth and substance.
What does it take to become a digital nomad?
Here’s a list, covering the most important aspects you need to hav:
Have marketable skills!
- You must be able to work independently!
- You must be able to manage your time efficiently!
- Believe in yourself and have a confident attitude!
What kind of remote jobs can you do?
Just a few examples to give you ideas:
- copywriter
- virtual assistant
- psychologist, coach
- teacher, trainer, mentor
- web developer
- webdesigner
- UX / UI designer
- computer scientist
- graphic designer
- illustrator
- marketing specialist
- social media manager
The list could go on really… there are massage therapists who build their client base online, yoga instructors or photographers from anywhere in the world through consciously planned marketing strategy. A strong command of languages is essential, so make sure your language skills are fluent enough. In case you would like to improve your knowledge, find someone here to assist you on your journey!
From a financial point of view, the ideal situation for digital nomads would be getting paid from a country with strong economy, but paying little or no income tax and generally having lower living costs in the place where they normally live.
Sounds ideal, but it might not be that simple most of the time!
Many digital nomads seek the best for themselves, but because everyone’s situation and background differ, it is advisable to speak to a an expert. We highly recommend you our Taxation, Settlement and Citizenship Consultant, who speaks many foreign languages and familiar with many countries’ settlement programmes, business formation and taxation.
Do not hold back! FIND OUT where it would be most profitable for you to start a business:
What you should consider when choosing a destination country as a digital nomad:
- the power of the internet
- cost of living
- coworking offices, cafés
- recreational facilities
- climate
- security
- healthcare
- general attitude to foreigners and international workers
- English and / or other language skills
Did you know?
A digital nomad is a remote worker who travels to and works from different places. Digital nomads are not the same as remote workers tho. They are not tied to working only from home, as they can often set the base from a coffee shop, a co-working space, a public library or a park. Anything works, as far as the work gets done!
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Original article: Egész falvak várják a külföldre költöző digitális nomádokat! Translated by: BOGI – CONTINENT SURFER
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