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Tbilisi, Georgia -

Tbilisi ranks highly in the global digital nomad community for its ultra-fast internet, stunning natural scenery, distinctive architecture, and hospitable locals.

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Living in the Georgian capital Tbilisi offers numerous advantages, such as minimal or nonexistent tax obligations and an extremely liberal immigration policy that allows citizens from over 90 countries to enter Georgia without a visa and reside there for up to one year.

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Malaysia’s bustling multicultural capital Kuala Lumpur, also its largest city, is famous for its eye-catching colonial architecture and the iconic Petronas Twin Towers. The high tech city has a plethora of coworking spaces and hostels to facilitate the lives of digital nomads.

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The city is establishing nomad hubs and digital communities to make the country’s fledgling digital nomads feel at home. The handy DE Rantau Nomad Pass is a multi-entry renewable visa that allows foreign remote workers to live and work in Malaysia for three to 12 months.

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Lisbon, Portugal -

Lisbon is about as digital nomad-friendly city as it gets, with coworking spaces in almost every neighborhood. The internet connection speed is excellent, and all the achingly trendy cafés are filled with fellow remote workers working on their laptops.

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Portugal’s generous digital nomad visa allows digital nomads to work remotely from Portugal for a year if their monthly income exceeds €2,800 (over US$3,000). Digital nomads under this scheme will usually be subjected to a flat 15% tax rate instead of the standard 48%. Plus, the D7 Visa allows non-EU citizens to live in Portugal for two years, and permanent residence and citizenship is possible after five years.

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Chiang Mai, Thailand -

Despite the fact that northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai is an ancient historic city with hundreds of beautiful temples and a beautiful mountainous landscape, the city has gradually transformed from a quiet religious town into a magnet for the more spiritually-minded digital nomads.

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For those working remotely, Chiang Mai has it all, from hip cafés and comfy cool hostels to speedy internet, finger-licking good street food, and infinite coworking spaces. Plus, there are a wide range of residency and visa options for foreigners looking to stay in the country for various reasons.

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Medellín, Colombia - Medellín first became an inspiring model for many cities worldwide when it transitioned from a city that has been associated with violence and drug trafficking to a carbon neutral urban haven with a rich cultural and social life characterized by quality and coexistence.

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Tucked in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes, Medellín boasts excellent weather, a cosmopolitan lifestyle, and a mushrooming digital hub attracting a plethora of nomads to this Mecca for talent. Dubbed the "City of Eternal Spring,”  Medellín boasts amazing weather throughout the year.

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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and the perfect hangout for digital nomads looking to stay in a bustling city with all the amenities of life at a very affordable rate compared to other digital nomad hotspots.

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Typically, on long lazy weekends digital nomads retreat to the more tranquil surroundings of the Mekong Delta and chilled-out hangouts like Phu Quoc Island, with its soft sand beaches, diving options, and luxuriant rainforest.

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Valletta, Malta -

Malta’s capital, Valletta is a fortified Mediterranean island city famous for its filming locations, archaeological museums, palaces, churches, and for being a digital nomad paradise.

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With a newly-laid 5G network and the Maltese digital nomad visa, Malta’s citizenship-by-investment program is one of the best attracting a raft of new entrepreneurs and digital tech hubs.

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Dubai, UAE -

Ever since Dubai announced its reopening in July 2020, there has been a significant influx of international travelers, mainly from France and the UK. The UAE has been at the forefront of digital transformation, which has created an environment where remote work is not only feasible but efficient.

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It’s pretty clear why. Dubai has consistently ranked amongst the most popular remote working destination for digital nomads. Full of digital hubs and thematic cafés with incredible views, the city also offers great Wi-Fi hotspots and broadband speeds.

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Belgrade, Serbia -

As the Bohemian capital of former Yugoslavia, Belgrade is known for having a vibrant and diverse cultural scene, a frenetic nightlife, and plenty of peaceful verdant green spaces. The city also has a great healthcare system, and safety is generally not a problem.

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Crowned Europe’s party capital and consistently one of the most underrated European tech hubs, Belgrade is popular with the more edgy digital nomad crowd.

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Oahu, Hawaii - Dubbed "The Gathering Place," Oahu is a relaxing tropical hideaway, an adventure-filled hiking and surfing spot, or simply a place to unwind.

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There are plenty of remote workers in Hawaii, most of them located in Honolulu, which has dozens of top-notch coworking spaces.

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Prague, Czech Republic -

Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, boasts a vibrant culture and ornate Gothic architecture, plus a fantastic food and nightlife scene.

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Prague loves its coworking spaces, but as a digital nomad, you’ll definitely admire the vibe of inexpensive Czech cafés, which can get pretty animated. On the whole, the Czech Republic's cost of living is also pretty affordable and doesn’t come with a heavy tax burden either, since its tax rates are among the lowest in Europe.

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Tulum, Mexico - Each morning, visitors flock to Tulum’s tropical beach cafés to feast upon Insta-worthy breakfast and brunch options, while others opt for sleepy coffee shops where digital nomads can get some work done.

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Tulum, Mexico -

Right up there as one of the top destinations for digital nomads, Tulum’s rich history, exotic culture, spicy cuisine, and vibrant entertainment make for a very alluring package.

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Bridgetown, Barbados -

Bridgetown, with its translucent turquoise seas and sandy beaches, might seem like a sleepy escape from the hustle and bustle, but it's also a surprisingly modern tech hub for digital nomads.

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The cricket-crazy paradisiacal city boasts broadband speeds that can comfortably support video calls. But like any Eden, it's not without its occasional, literal storms, when you might experience some short-lived connectivity hiccups. A small price to pay, perhaps, for working in such a beautiful location.

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Nassau, The Bahamas -

Why work from a stuffy old office when you could be soaking up a sunkissed tropical beach while working from the beautiful city of Nassau? Located on New Providence Island, you're gifted with crystal clear water as your office view.

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Digital nomads move to The Bahamas to enjoy the tropical vibes, not to mention the tax-free lifestyle with no personal or corporate income tax. Plus, there's the Bahamas Extended Access Travel Stay (BEATS) annually renewed remote-work visa.

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Bali, Indonesia -

Bali hasa become a digital nomad heaven, buzzing as it is with remote workers and highly successful start up entrepreneurs who come to live the island life, mostly around Canggu and Ubud. That said, digital nomads are still waiting for the elusive digital nomad visa to launch.

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With its emblematic rice fields, jungle, and waterfalls, Ubud is the spiritual and cultural center of Bali, famous for Balinese spa treatments and massages, sunrise meditation, and some of the world’s most respected yoga schools.

Sources : (Nomad Capitalist)

See also: The best cities to work remotely

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