If transit delays are starting to get you down, or your cubicle walls have you feeling like an inmate on "Orange is the New Black," it might be time to take your work on the road.
Once you’ve figured out how to work remotely, the next step is to decide where to do it.
There are a lot of things to consider: budget, accessibility, visas, and foreign business requirements are just a few.
One of the best resources for choosing a place to work is Nomad List, a site that ranks destinations based on internet speed, cost of living, friendliness towards outsiders, and more.
You’ll also find guides and tips from other digital nomads.
If you’re ready to start living location-independent, here are some of the best places to set up shop around the world:
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Thailand
Thailand’s low cost of living and vibrant culture put three of the country’s cities in Nomad List’s top five.
Chiang Mai, in the foothills of northern Thailand, ranks number one, thanks in part to its large nomad community and an estimated monthly price tag of $794 for digital nomads (including lodging, meals, and a space to work).
Bangkok and Phuket are also on the list, rated number 4 and 5, respectively.
Las Palmas, Canary Islands
Scoring high marks from Nomad List for its leisure activities and nightlife, this city on Gran Canaria has been said to have the “best climate in the world.”
The subtropical locale promises warm breezes and beaches so close to the city you can surf on your lunch break.
This is Europe, not Southeast Asia, so the cost of living is higher, about $1,694 per month. But fast Internet and a friendly attitude toward foreigners earn this Spanish spot second place on Nomad List.
Estonia
Want to do business remotely, but not necessarily move there? Estonia offers e-residency, which assigns you a digital identity and allows you to bank and set up legal documents in the Baltic country.
Why would you do this? It basically gives you a digital signature that’s valid anywhere in the EU, and lets you register a business without being physically present.
And don’t let those medieval buildings and Soviet relics fool you; Estonia’s tech scene is a powerhouse (just ask anyone who’s used the locally developed brand named Skype).
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