![]() ![]() Of all the places to set up shop, Barbados sits at the top of the list. Of all the sun-drenched shores where you could spread out on the sand-perhaps whilst sipping a rum cocktail!-as the breeze off the cerulean sea washes over you and balmy palms sway overhead, easing you into total bliss you haven’t known since…where were we? Oh, right. Given one literally could not ask for a better backdrop to the workweek, we, personally, will be making haste to apply. Over the course of the last two years, countries across the Caribbean-including Antigua and Barbuda, the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, Anguilla, and Dominica, among others-have been quick to adopt digital nomad visas. Photos: Free To Use Sounds/Unsplash, Alex Ware/Unsplash Look to any of these cities for a month of working vacation-or for that open-ended stint of earning and wandering. (If you’re interested, Nomadlist is a solid resource for digital nomads). Reasonable living in the majority of these cities won't run more than $3,000 a month, they're all deemed generally safe for women, and they have high marks for racial tolerance and friendliness to foreigners. Cities across the globe let you stay plugged in with fast internet and free Wi-Fi flowing like wine (and just as often, fantastic wine flowing like wine). ![]() Or maybe it’s in the cerulean-hued paradise of the Caribbean, where islands are beckoning visitors with “workcation” packages and special tourist visas that let you hang out for months.Ĭraving even more freedom? Join up with an international community of expats and remote workers who’ve been living the nomad life for years. Maybe it’s rollin’ in your rental RV with a Wi-Fi hotspot. Maybe it’s from a swanky Airbnb for a week in a different city. Don't underestimate the importance of comfort either – low tables, lap desks and hard seats can make remote work a miserable experience.If there's one silver lining to the colossal garbage explosion that has been the past few years, it’s that many of us learned-and, more crucially, our bosses learned-we can work from just about anywhere. You may be happy to tether via a personal hotspot and bring back-up batteries, but that’s not always practical. Your workspace needs to satisfy a few basics: a strong, stable internet connection a comfortable set-up access to a power source. Essentials: Counter to belief, remote working can't happen just anywhere. So a little research before you settle into any public space, checking for plug sockets, guest Wi-Fi and other remote workers. ![]() Not all cafes are by default geared up remote work, and some actively discourage it. Remote-friendly spaces: While you may be happy to work from a café all day long, the owners might not be thrilled to have you. Try and find a private setting to hold calls and meetings too. Always access any sensitive information on a private connection before you relocate to a public workspace, and use a VPN connection when you’re out and about. Security: Public Wi-Fi is notoriously unsafe. A stuffy café full of screaming babies doesn’t resonate professionalism. Public workspaces come with their own unique set of problems for professionals, so before you work anywhere new, always consider the following: Client Impressions: If you regularly meet clients, consider investing in a co-working space or private members club which provide more discrete and productive meeting spaces. If you fancy going further afield or tying work in with travel, try house/pet sitting or find a workspace-friendly AirBnb (read our guide on working vacations first!). So if you’re sick of your own home office, try working from another! Consider setting a “home office rotation” schedule with other remote worker friends to keep things fresh. Let’s face it, nothing really beats the comfort and calm of home. ![]()
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