Brilio.net/en - The 21st century is seeing the rise of digital nomads, or young adults that are travelling the world with their job in their backpacks. By job I mean laptop and by laptop I mean a career on the Interweb. Whether it’s freelance writing gigs or digital marketing or their own start-ups, the Internet is allowing for a lot more freedom in our lives that can take you from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean.
Below are five of the most awesome cities to conduct your online work from according to Amsterdam Native and part time digital nomad Peter Level created Nomad List, which ranks the best cities for digital nomads based on cost of living, internet speed, weather, safety and more than 50,000 other data points.
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While the rankings of the database’s 526 cities are constantly changing because all the data is refreshed in real-time based on user input, certain cities consistently rank in the top tier for their nomad-friendliness.
1. Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Affordability and ease of accessibility make this Thai city a hotspot of digital nomads. “Chiang Mai has enough infrastructure that I feel comfortable, while being cheap enough that I don't have to worry too much about money,” said Martín Raúl Villalba, a software developer originally from Salta, Argentina. “That combined with decent visa options, a relaxed lifestyle, availability of short-term rentals and really good food make it a nice, well-rounded spot.” Thailand offers amazing travel destinations, from jungle to beaches and it’s cheap currency and unique culture make it a hot spot for digital nomads.
2. Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Tough Puerto Viejo lacks traditional coworking spaces, there are plenty of cafes with great internet access in the small town on the lush tropical island. There’s lots of homemade stuff,” said Miks Kalniš a software engineer originally from Latvia. People bake cookies and bread and make kombucha and ginger ale. There is also a local microbrewery.” It’s easy to navigate by bicycle or bus and the island offers amazing scenery to visit.
3. Miami, United States
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The weather and metropolitan city are enough to draw all types of people to the so-called “capital of Latin America.” Miami is especially appealing for creative as there is a booming arts scene, and the night life isn’t too shabby either.
While it’s on the pricier end of travelling, Miami offers amazing coworking spaces that are sure to foster possible business partners, if not friends for life. “Panther Coffee [in Wynwood] is probably the central hub of the modern Miami employee,” said Josh Stutt, vice president of marketing for pharmaceutical company Strides Shasun, originally from New York and living in Miami for more than 10 years. And the happy hours in the area are a “potpourri of the creative class” that shouldn’t be missed.
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