The island of Siargao in the Philippines hosted the 2nd edition of the Nomads in Paradise Conference with 140 participants—a week-long event uniquely tailored to digital nomads and entrepreneurs from around the world. Siargao has long been known for having the best waves in the Philippines, attracting surfers and backpackers. However, in recent years, improved …
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Italian and Spanish cities have made headlines in recent years for offering attractive financial incentives to digital nomads. However, Europe isn’t the only region rolling out the welcome mat. Across the United States, cities are now competing to lure remote workers with much more than just cash. From charming small towns to tech-forward urban hubs, …
A surge in mass tourism, the daily arrival of new digital nomads, the influx of local and international workers drawn by big companies setting up in key urban hubs, and property owners exploiting legal loopholes may be the real reasons behind Spain’s skyrocketing rental prices. A study released last week, endorsed by the popular local …
Known for its cumbersome bureaucracy, Spain is living up to that reputation with a new set of paperwork requirements for digital nomads who own businesses. For those of us familiar with Spain’s red tape, it comes as no surprise: midway through any process, officials start demanding additional documents, turning even the simplest procedures into unnecessarily …
Launched in July 2024, the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is expected to make Thailand a digital nomad capital of Asia. DTV allows eligible digital nomads and remote workers to live and work in Thailand for up to 180 consecutive days, with the option to extend it within a five-year validity period. But how easy is …
Kenya is stepping onto the international scene by introducing new work permits or visas for digital nomads, starting October 2, 2024. The initiative, announced by President William Ruto at the 2024 “Magical Kenya Travel Expo,” is expected to attract 5 million tourists, remote workers and digital nomads by 2027. But pause for a moment and …
The digital age ushered in a wave of companies offering remote positions. This shift to remote and hybrid work was increased significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic. Large and small companies alike embraced this shift, offering employees the option to work remotely. However, more and more companies are now requiring their workforce to return to the …
The tiny village of Arguisal, tucked into the Pyrenees mountains of Spain, was visited by actor Tom Cruise last month. The actor, best known for his adventure films, was a guest at the vacation home of Javier Olivan, Chief Operating Officer of Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. This village has only 14 …
Digital nomads are no longer a small niche of ultra-tech enthusiasts glued to their laptops, enjoying fancy dinners at expensive international restaurants and nightclubs. Today, location-independent workers come from all walks of life, representing multiple nationalities and budgets. Many simply want to escape the busy city life to spend a long season in a nice …
While destinations like Barcelona or the Canary Islands take steps to discourage the arrival of foreigners and local discontent with digital nomads grows, other Spanish towns are even offering thousands of euros for remote workers to settle in their territories. For instance, the province of Malaga has been implementing initiatives since 2019 to combat depopulation …