Six Caribbean nations are engaged in a race to lure digital nomads by rolling out enticing visa programs. With the region’s sun-kissed beaches and laid-back lifestyle, it’s no surprise that a digital strategist has identified one of these islands as the next potential hotspot for remote workers. Of course, we are talking about Keron Rose, …
Fukuoka, known for its majestic ancient temples and thriving tech scene, is once again hosting its annual conference, Colive Fukuoka 2024—a month-long, unique event for digital nomads in Asia. Throughout October, remote workers and entrepreneurs can immerse themselves in an exclusive lineup of business, tech, and cultural events. However, the highlight of the month runs …
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 …
Here we go again—the national Spanish government has announced new legislation aimed at cracking down on short-term rentals, directly affecting digital nomads and short-term visitors, who are the primary users of this provision. In a bid to “put an end to fraud” and “curb short-term rentals,” Spanish President Pedro Sánchez sent the new regulation draft …
As digital nomads continue to increase in Asia, hotels are coming up with some creative and affordable longer-term stay packages for nomads with all the great amenities of hotel vacations. The Extended Workcation Hotels across Asia are realizing the trend of extended stay workcations and digital nomad needs and are creating new travel programs and …
The Philippines recently announced updates to its digital nomad visa program, aiming to simplify the process and stay competitive in a region where several attractive destinations offer similar visas. To boost the economy and increase tourism revenue, authorities approved a digital nomad visa scheme back in June 2023, under the Digital Nomad Act. The initial …
Digital nomadism often brings to mind images of exotic beaches in Southeast Asia or the sunny streets of Barcelona, but that’s not always the case. Many remote workers just choose to relocate within the United States, whether for convenience, time zone considerations or to stay close to their loved ones. A new study by Instant …
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 …
Looking for a digital nomad destination that’s exotic, very affordable and has plenty of cool activities to do? Nomads don’t have to think far. Just head a little south to Central America. What was once considered a little bit dangerous, or even a little bit underdeveloped, is becoming trendy for digital nomads all about nature, …
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 …