Many of us dream of working in some kind of paradise. In the place which would make you feel more on holidays than at work. To be awakened by the rising sun somewhere at the end of the world, where the sand is white and the sea is crystal blue.  In an area where beautiful weather is all year round, accompanied by magnificent views. Who wouldn’t want to work in the city which doesn’t know what boredom is and where new experiences are easy to find at every turn. But how to start? Can anyone work in paradise? And how to find this perfect place for yourself? There are a lot of questions and doubts, so we have created this post to allow you to fulfil your dreams of working in some of the most incredible places on earth. Prepare yourself for the journey of your life.

The world full of opportunities

We all know that people need to work and earn money to live, so if you are not supported by anyone and you have to try to keep yourself on the surface, you cannot always fulfil your dreams. A remarkable benefit of modern times is that to work you only need a computer and Internet connection. Of course, it’s best if your work concerns modern professions such as a programmer, because then no matter where you are in the world you have the same opportunities to work as someone on the other side of the globe. All what matters are your skills and commitment. If you don’t like your current job which you can’t be done remotely it’s a good time to think about some changes and acquire new skills to transform your life and make your dreams come true.

The essence of being the digital nomad

The term digital nomad refers to a person who travels from one place to another and uses technologies such as the internet and mobile devices to work. Thanks to the Internet connection, these people can communicate and exchange information from anywhere in the world. The main feature of a digital nomad is the ability to work from any location, which means, remotely. The professions that can be performed in any place on earth can include a job as a graphic designer, writer, programmer, translator and many others, so without any problem, everyone can find a suitable niche for themselves. The only thing that counts is your motivation and a lot of creativity.

The quintessence of remote working is the ability to combine it with pleasures such as exploring the world through travel. The only important things are a good access to the Internet, convenient living conditions and no matter if you love the sea or the mountains, every place can be your home.

The list of top 10 cities to live and work as a programmer

According to nomadlist.com’s list of the best places to work remotely, we selected a collection of 10 best places to live and work. Remember that there are thousands of such places and each one of them may be perfect for you, but the ones presented by us are at the forefront of the general opinion and we think that as soon as you know them you will love them!

Bali, Indonesia

Internet: average about 16Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $768/month

Temperature: average about 30°C – approximately 30°C in January and 29°C in June

Quality of life: Okay

Beautiful beaches, sunny weather and unfortunately a bit of bad quality air. Dream islands which look perfect on the picture. Probably everyone would like to spend at least a week there and this place could be your workplace. Internet connection is good as well as Wifi access, there are also plenty of places to spend time and have fun. Surely everyone will envy you when you tell them that you spent the last few months working lying on the Balinese beach.

Budapest, Hungary

Internet: average about 26Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,054/month

Temperature: average about 22°C – approximately 1°C in January and 29°C in June

Quality of life: Good

A place is known as one of the most beautiful capitals of the world, a wonderful and charming place, but with a low level of tolerance. A multitude of monuments and cultural attractions will surely fill your schedule. Internet connection is great and WiFi access is good. After a long day of work, you can easily immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the city and have a great time enjoying yourself.

Seoul, South Korea

Internet: average about 16Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,766/month

Temperature: average about 18°C – approximately 2°C in January and 28°C in June

Quality of life: Good

An extraordinary, oriental place full of technology and high density of people. There are so many impulses in this city that you will certainly not run out of inspiration for your work. You can easily find a lot of fantastic coworking offices here. Great access to WiFi and good internet will surely allow you to work efficiently and after work, as you get through the sea of people you can discover the flavours of nightlife.

Berlin, Germany

Internet: average about 23Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $2,027/month

Temperature: average about 19°C – approximately 1°C in January and 23°C in June

Quality of life: Good

Maybe Germany as a country is not associated with anything extraordinary, but it is a good place to work, although a bit expensive. The big advantages of this city are its universality, clean air and the fact that it is friendly to foreigners. This place offers many opportunities for development and sightseeing. You can also easily find all the necessary facilities there. Internet connection, as well as WiFi access, is good. Additionally, it is a good base for other European countries.

New York City, United States

Internet: average about 23Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $4,013/month

Temperature: average about 16°C – approximately 6°C in January and 27°C in June

Quality of life: Good

Who wouldn’t want to live in New York for at least a few weeks? This place is legendary and very expensive. There are a lot of attractions, iconic places to visit and experience that you can forget about the fact that you have to work to be able to live there! Internet connection, as well as WiFi access, is great. Unfortunately, the cost of living may eat your entire salary, but isn’t it worth it? Sing along with Alicia Keys:

“New York

Concrete jungle where dreams are made, oh

There’s nothing you can’t do

Now you’re in New York

These streets will make you feel brand new

Big lights will inspire you

Let’s hear it for New York”

Warsaw, Poland

Internet: average about 18Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,183/month

Temperature: average about 19°C – approximately 1°C in January and 24°C in June

Quality of life: Good

Warsaw, Warsaw, Warsaw, the place may not be very much connected with an ideal paradise for digital nomads, but on the other hand, what does it miss to have this title? Internet connection is good as well as WiFi access, people are nice but quite busy and if you are fair to them they will treat you fairly. A big advantage is the low costs of living and many opportunities for development, there are plenty of good universities and places where you can acquire new skills.

Lisbon, Portugal

Internet: average about 15Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,612/month

Temperature: average about 21°C – approximately 14°C in January and 26°C in June

Quality of life: Good

The beautiful capital of Portugal, located by the Atlantic Ocean, a city which is the political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Remarkable and unforgettable but unfortunately characterised by poor medical care. WiFi and internet access is okay. You can enjoy the wonderful alleys and beautiful sunny weather, swimming in the ocean and eating Pasteis de nata, a true dream.

Sao Paulo, Brazil

Internet: average about 11Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,113/month

Temperature: average about 24°C – approximately 29°C in January and 22°C in June

Quality of life: Okay

How about coming to the festival in Brazil and staying longer? This city offers a lot of exciting experiences, but not all of them can be safe for you. This is the largest city in South America, full of everything you dream of, but also sometimes dangerous. Access to WiFi and the Internet is not great, but it can be compensated by many attractions and low cost of living. Surely this is an exceptional place that will stick in your mind for a long time.

Madrid, Spain

Internet: average about 25Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $1,994/month

Temperature: average about 22°C – approximately 11°C in January and 33°C in June

Quality of life: Good

The capital of Spain is the centre of history and culture. A place worth visiting and getting to know a little bit more. Unfortunately, a bit expensive but full of inspiring and interesting people. The economy of this city is flourishing which gives many opportunities for development, it is also safe and the Internet connection is excellent.

Singapore

Internet: average about 78Mbps

Estimated costs of living: $2,644/month

Temperature: average about 29°C – approximately 31°C in January and 32°C in June

Quality of life: Good

A great city, ideal for digital nomads! Internet connection is sensational and technological development goes beyond the dream zone. Unfortunately, it is very expensive and quite crowded there. You have to be an expert in your domain to excel, but it is not unreachable. A paradise for adventure seekers and the hustle and bustle of a city that never sleeps.

The above list presents a few very diverse places and each of them may surprise you as well as astonish you. Of course, this is only a small part of what you can discover by working remotely. Have the courage to follow your dreams.

There are also shadows beyond the light

This all must sound like a dream. Perfect job, well paid and enjoyable. Beautiful places where you can work whenever you want and as much as you want. Incredible opportunities to pursue your dreams, explore the world and discover your passions. Instagram is full of stunning photos of people lying on hammocks on the beach with a computer on their laps. At work, but really, more like on vacation. However, it is important to remember that remote working, despite many undeniable advantages, also has its downsides.

Working on a real beach is a bit of a nightmare because sand can destroy your laptop and the sun can cause a sunstroke. Working outdoors, sometimes it’s hard to concentrate when you’re surrounded by tourists. Often you have to run away to dim hotel rooms and empty restaurants to find a good WiFi connection. Productivity is the key to success and it is important to learn how to distinguish between free time and working time, which is not always easy. It requires a lot of determination, concentration and organisation, but it is worth to focus on yourself and work remotely to be able to travel and explore the world.

The work of a programmer allows us to live on our terms and enjoy what the world has to offer. Believe us, the place where you are now is just a grain of sand on the scale of the entire beach called the earth.