Honest guides for your next workation

Hungary · Updated Oct 2026

Budapest suits you if you want a beautiful, well-connected EU capital with thermal baths, plenty of coworking spaces and short flights home. It's less of a fit if you expect a large, tight-knit nomad scene or need sunshine between November and February.

Indonesia · Updated Oct 2026

Canggu suits you if you want surfing, fitness and lots of other remote workers, and you are fine getting around by scooter or ride-hailing. If you want quiet, walkable streets or traditional Bali, it will likely frustrate you: it is built up, noisy and geared toward foreigners.

Thailand · Updated Oct 2026

Chiang Mai suits you if you want to work cheaply and calmly with good infrastructure, and you prefer mountains and temples to beaches. If you need the sea, or you are planning to come between February and April, look elsewhere: that is when smoke often fills the valley.

Portugal · Updated Oct 2026

Funchal suits you if you want mild weather all year, nature right behind the city and a small but well-organised remote community. If you need big-city life, nightlife or fully reliable flight schedules, island life will feel limiting fairly quickly.

Spain · Updated Oct 2026

Las Palmas works if you want a real city with an urban beach, mild weather during the European winter and a time zone that sits one hour behind Central Europe. If you expect postcard sunshine every single day or need to order things online regularly, it will frustrate you more than you think.

Portugal · Updated Oct 2026

Lisbon suits you if you want a real city, a lively scene and plenty of coworking choice, and you can live with hills, crowds and high rents. If you are after quiet, nature on your doorstep or a tight budget, a smaller Portuguese town or Madeira will probably serve you better.

Colombia · Updated Oct 2026

Medellín suits you if you want mild weather, a big remote-work scene and a chance to practise Spanish, and you're willing to stick to a few firm safety habits. It's a weaker fit if you want to get by with zero Spanish, plan to be out alone a lot at night, or want to live in the middle of the party district.

Mexico · Updated Oct 2026

Mexico City suits you if you want a huge, lively city with brilliant food, culture and a direct flight from Frankfurt, and you're ready to deal with altitude, traffic and some Spanish. It's a weaker fit if you're after peace and quiet, clean air, or a cheap stay you don't have to plan.

Georgia · Updated Oct 2026

Tbilisi suits you if you want a lively, affordable capital with plenty of coworking options and don't mind hills, crumbling charm and a bit of chaos. It's a weaker fit if you'd rather avoid political unrest altogether or would be stuck working through a hot summer without air conditioning.

Spain · Updated Oct 2026

Valencia suits you if you want a flat, bike-friendly city with a beach, great food and an active international community, a short flight from most of Europe. If you struggle with heat, need quiet or want a budget destination, there are better options these days.