5 Up & Coming Hotspots for Digital Nomads
For a Digital Nomad, nowhere and everywhere is home. By nature, we are folks who need to wander from one place to another in search of new adventures and places. And 2020 has certain seen a major shift in the number of folks working remotely.
Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, many businesses have shifted from tradition 9 to 5 jobs to remote home-based jobs, providing a great opportunity for people to work and travel at the same time. People using this time to roam the planet, searching out the best spots to both work and live. But not all cities are created equal and there are certain cities and criteria that make a place a fabulous spot for Digital Nomads.
For 2020, here is a list of the best Digital Nomad hotspots in the world. These are places that are already well established with great communities or that are looking likely to explode over the next few years.
Up and coming Hotspots for Digital Nomads
#1: Cape Town
Country: South Africa
Language: English
Currency: South African Rand
Cape Town is heaven that combines beauty and elegance with a perfect mixture of sea and sky. Cape Town is an excellent place to kick back for a few months and soak in that salty, ocean air. Recently, the city has been awarded a prestigious Design Capital of the World Award. It is also famous for its regions surrounded by wine gardens.
It is a great city to live with all advanced technology and the fastest internet, but it also keeps you close to nature. Cape Town offers you everything, a relaxing spot over the beach, a hilltop to capture beautiful pictures, a spot for adventure, and a lot more. Many nomads have made this city their temporary home for a longer period of time.
#2: Tbilisi
Country: Georgia
Language: Georgian
Currency: Georgian LARI
It is the Capital city of Georgia, which digital nomads are falling in love with. Georgia has grown much from the shadow of Soviet oppression to the post-independence trauma. It is a world-lass hotspot for nomads with spectacular mountain scenery and valleys covered with ice. With friendly locals, fast WiFi, the best food, and incredibly low prices, Tbilisi is the place to be in 2019.
#3: Bansko
Country: Bulgaria
Language: Bulgarian
Currency: Bulgarian LEVA
You can find much more than an average city in the Balkans region. And Bansko is one of them. With a very affordable living cost, fun activities, and high-quality life, it is one of the best spots for digital nomads.
Bansko has access to fast and reliable internet. Most Balkans countries have skipped the Stone Age internet systems and went straight to fiber cable and fast 4G networks. Everything from a good luxurious living to individual workspaces, you won’t regret your decision to choose Bansko as your next nomadic experience.
#4: Kathmandu
Country: Nepal
Language: Nepali
Currency: Nepalese Rupee
Kathmanndu is a city that millions of people have traveled to. The capital of Nepal is on the radar of tourists. It is among the most visited places in Asia. It has earned a name as a hiker’s paradise among tourists due to its beautiful high-rise mountains and peaks.
With beautiful mountains on the doorstep, more nomads than ever are finding themselves being based in Katmandu. With its fast wifi, surprising quantity, and quality of cafes and bars and the proximity to the epic outdoor scenery of Nepal, it’s going to be a hotspot in years to come.
#5: Tallinn
Country: Estonia
Language: Estonian
Currency: the Estonian Kroon
It has become one of Europe’s most loved Digital Nomad haunts. While many travelers will stay away from this side of the continent, as they are highly expensive and crowded places. Fortunately, it is not the case with Tallinn. The city is yet not become so overcrowded with tourists and travelers and have very affordable prices for accommodation and another lively hood. You can say Tallinn is an incredibly affordable city with cheap rent and food and drink.
There’s an established community of bloggers, writers, and online entrepreneurs based here, particularly in the winter, when the rest of Europe is just that little bit too cold. You can find a lot more to do in this city then just sit in a corner and the job. The nightlife is amazing in the downtown of the city and a lot of other fun activities.
What will be Your Favorite Destination as a Digital Nomad?
There are 196 countries on the list with many cities. You can do the math that every country has so many cities. But, not every city is worth your money. We have listed the top 5 future hotspots for digital nomads. You may have other cities on your list. So, what is your top pick for Digital Nomads?
Before selecting your next destination, think about your values and lifestyle preferences. Who knows, we might see each other somewhere in the world!