Where to work + stay
The great thing about being a digital nomad is that you can stay, literally, anywhere! Well, I take that back – anywhere with a good wifi connection 😜
Pro tip: If you’re worried about the wifi, ask ahead for a screenshot of a wifi speed test. You can google “what wifi speed do I need for x” to figure out if it will be enough for your work-from-anywhere activities. Video calls, especially with multiple people, require more bandwidth.
So after wifi, what else do you need? I like to have a desk in my room for calls so I’m not bothering others. It’s great to try different coffee shops, but sometimes you just want to roll out of bed and get right to work.
Place affects me a lot. I love being in a beautifully and functionally designed space that makes my life easier, especially as I get older – and have the money to pay for it. As a digital nomad, I’m working – not on vacation. So having a place designed with remote workers in mind makes a difference. I love juxtaposing that with roughing it and less-fancy places – when I am on vacation. I think doing both helps me stay grateful and appreciate everything I have.
I also really value community, and being able to meet other nomads and remote workers (I love meeting and befriending locals too). One quick and easy way to do this is often to join a coworking space or a coliving (where digital nomads and remote workers, well, live together. Like a big fun group house, where people go on adventures together, and also work hard.) I don’t always stay in places like this. Sometimes I want more time to myself and privacy. I’ve booked hostels, hotels, and rented rooms/whole places to stay. Pro tip: try location-based Facebook groups and Facebook marketplace to find cheaper housing (more legwork, but you can get great results!).
When I have joined a coliving or coworking, generally, it’s really enhanced my experience. I’ve met awesome people all over the world because of it. And it makes getting to a place, settling in, and making friends quickly a breeze. These places tend to be a bit pricier, and I find the high price point tends to mean that you’re meeting other legit business owners/remote workers. You can absolutely find cheaper places to stay, but for me, the cost tends to be worth the value.
Here are a few of my favorite coworking and coliving places around the world. I’ve stayed at all of these, and met wonderful people I’m still in touch with at each location:
As a digital nomad, I’m always looking for community and to meet other like-minded folks. For years I heard my favorite nomads talk about the awesomeness of WiFi Tribe, and I finally got to experience it for myself in Medellín in 2023. There’s a pretty competitive application process. If you’re accepted, you can join WiFi Tribe chapters all over the world. WiFi Tribe curates a fantastic community and takes care of lodging. You’ll show up and have an absolute blast. Newer nomads love WiFi tribe because it takes some of the fear and nerves out of nomading; experienced nomads love it for the community. Sound awesome? It is! Use my referral link to give your application a boost. Read my full review here.
Outsite occupies a unique role in the remote work space; with the dissolution of Selina, it’s perhaps the only global coliving brand. Each Outsite location is different, so make sure you read reviews for that specific location before booking. You can find my reviews of specific Outsite locations here. In general, with Outsite, I’d say you can count on a physically beautiful space that has everything you need to be productive, though the quality of the properties can vary. I’ve never had a WiFi issue at an Outsite property, and there’s always free coffee and laundry on site. Outsite prices can be quite high, so the value can vary based on the location; some of their colivings are incredibly gorgeous and luxurious. Where Outsite can improve is fostering community – this isn’t something they do well, though I’ve met great people through Outsite. Many Outsite locations are also booked through sites like Booking.com and Airbnb, meaning sometimes non-nomads are coming through for a few days at a time. It’s almost the opposite of WiFi Tribe – Outsite has great accommodations, but not a great community feel; WiFi Tribe has incredible community and often not the best accommodations. I’m an Outsite member (I joined in 2019 and was grandfathered in), and I do think it’s worth joining. I always love supporting boutique colivings run by locals, but Outsite is a great option to have in your repertoire. Outsite occupies a unique niche in the nomad community – a global brand with physical colives around the world.
Join Outsite here and read my review of specific Outsites here.
Do you want to live in a castle?! (The answer should be HECK YES!). By far one of my favorite coliving experiences to date. Chateau Coliving is in the French countryside, so definitely check the weather and be aware it’s a bit more rural/isolated. This made for great bonding, more cooking, and an incredible month.
Get 100€ off your Chateau Coliving stay for any themed month or Spring coliving with the code DURACATRAVELS! Tell Jeanne, Kevin, and Katia I sent you! Read my full review here.
If you enjoy a slower pace of life, want to enjoy great views, sunsets, and beaches, I highly recommend POMAR Coliving in southern Portugal. I loved being in a more rural area, and I was never bored – the people and community were great. Claire, the co-founder and host, opened the first colive in the Algarve in 2022 after renovating her family’s 19th-century farmhouse. Her connection to the area and community makes it so special. This would also be a great place to come during European winter!
Get 5% off your booking with the code TASHAxPOMAR (small “x”!), and let Claire know you were referred by Tasha Prados – me! Read my full review here.
Make sure to use my booking codes for a discount on your stay! Tashaescape!w for stays under 28 days, and Tashaescape!M for stays over 28 days 😊
This is a lovely coliving chalet in Grimentz, Switzerland – the Swiss Alps. If you’re big on skiing or snowboarding, you must go in winter – it’s so close to the ski lift! I can’t wait to go back in summer. Swiss Escape has two chalets with a few bedrooms each, so you really get to know everyone. Grimentz is an incredibly charming village that somehow manages to have lots of food options, and, because it’s Switzerland, is easy to get to via public transportation. Switzerland is pricey, and we cooked a lot more than I usually do!
Make sure to use my booking codes for a discount on your stay! Tashaescape!w for stays under 28 days, and Tashaescape!M for stays over 28 days 😊
A charming coliving chalet in Morzine, France – the French Alps. Again, if you like skiing or snowboarding, do yourself a favor and go here in winter! Also really looking forward to going here in summer 🙂 Heyday is in a gorgeous 100 year-old farmhouse, and a bit more upscale – it comes with delicious family meals and a hot tub. The founder, Plunkett McCullagh, a gregarious Irishman, lives in the apartment downstairs and often hangs out with the guests, which is a lot of fun.
I loved it so much, I even wrote an article about this place. Just mention my name (Tasha Prados) to Plunkett when booking here for a 15% discount 😝
If you love the outdoors – think hiking, cycling, climbing, and via ferrata, or snowboarding and skiing in the winter – and mountain towns in the French Alps, look no further. Briançon is a UNESCO World Heritage town that will host the 2030 Winter Olympics and definitely draws an active crowd. I did a lot of cooking here, and there are some good restuarants in town. It’s a great spot for coliiving if you love nature and want to focus.
Tell Jelena & Joey I sent you – the only thing I’ll get is a smile 🙂 Read my full review here.
Beet Community is a small coliving (3 rooms) in Palermo, Italy. My favorite thing about it is that it’s run by a local, and his friends and family are part of the Beet Community – making it an awesome way to meet locals and expats. It’s well located, close to a gym and 10 minutes to Palermo’s beautiful old town and close to lots of restaurants and bars. There’s a lively potluck every Thursday, and fun weekend activities.
Tell Marco I sent you & get 5% off your booking using the coupon code “Tas24!” Read my full review here.
Trying to escape European winter? Tenerife is the island of eternal spring. If you love being active, there are tons of options for land-lovers and water-lovers alike. Cactus Coliving is in a more local town, so you may want to rent a car or a scooter for getting around. Huge bonus – daily breakfast is included!
Get 5% off of your stay at Cactus Coliving in Tenerife or La Gomera with the coupon code DURACATRAVELS. Tell Maria I sent you! Read my full review here.
This coworking space is located in Hội An, Vietnam – a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hội An is amazing – beach, beautiful rice fields, centuries of history as a trading port, and incredible food. I met great friends at the coworking space, and loved having somewhere to go to work! Here’s a Q&A I did with the founder. During covid a new owner took over (and rumor has it is moving to a new property!). I am looking forward to going back and seeing how the place has evolved.
When booking, mention my name (Tasha Prados) to Florian for a couple of free days at the hub!
A tropical coworking space in Koh Lanta, Thailand, KoHub is well-equipped. You can even order food or drinks right to your desk! You can work outsite or in an air-conditioned room. They have lots of fun little breaks, like coffee and tea breaks, and events (game night!! Sunset drinks 🌅) to meet other members.
If you want an off-the-beaten-nomad-path experience and to break free of the expat bubble, go to Lamu Island in Kenya with Africa Nomads. Say hello to small-town vibes, tons of donkeys, and sailing on dhows every week. It’s a Muslim island, so make sure to pack conservative clothes. Oh and it’s hot!
Get $100 off a 4-week+ stay with Africa Nomads, or $50 off a stay less than 4 weeks if you let Alejandra know you were referred by Tasha – me! Read my full review here.
If you want a soft landing in Cape Town and you can snag a room here during the summer months, do it! It’s a gorgeous house in a great location. Just commit to staying 🙂 Even if you just think of it for the price of the accommodation, it’s not bad.
When you stay here, tell Matt & Dakota I sent you! 🙂 And send me a message when you book, too! Read my full review here.
Get $100 off a 4-week+ stay with Africa Nomads, or $50 off a stay less than 4 weeks if you let Alejandra know you were referred by Tasha – me! Read my full review here.
I’ve stayed at both the Co404 locations in Mexico – read my full reviews here for Oaxaca and for San Cristóbal de las Casas. I like that Co404 has a variety of rooms at a variety of price points – as a result, it tends to be more diverse in terms of nationality, socioeconomics, and age. It also leans slightly more on the hostel-y, but they do coworking spaces and community very well! I really enjoyed both locations, and I’m excited to try Medellín!
Tell Laurens I sent you – you can get 5% off your booking using the coupon code “Duracatravels5”.
This rural ecolodge outsite Jérico, Colombia, is unique. You’ll be surrounded by gorgeous greenery; the coworking space has breathtaking views; you can go for peaceful walks, swims in the nearby river, meditate in the bamboo hut, or relax in the graden. One of my favorite things about Riverside is that Jorge, the owner, is local, and is always looking to use his business to support the local community. He really understands the needs of digital nomads, so even though there are some limitations being in rural Colombia, he’s constantly making improvements to Riverside. Riverside is a 45-minute walk from the extremely charming town of Jérico in Antioquia. You’ll be a bit more isolated and dependent on Riverside; the plus side to that is that you’ll quickly bond with everyone staying there, including the volunteers. Highly recommend coming here for a couple of weeks to unwind, enjoy nature, and see another side of Colombia.
Let Jorge know I sent you! You can use the code “DURAKA” to get a 5% discount.
So what did you think of this list? Have you visited another coliving or coworking space that you loved?
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