Top 5 Destinations for Digital Nomads

Top Destinations for Digital Nomads 2025

In the five years since the pandemic, there has been a newfound flexibility in the workspace, resulting in a surge of digital nomads. Many countries across the globe, particularly those that rely predominantly on the tourism industry, have responded to this universal shift by offering accessible working visas. With countries such as Italy, Japan and Portugal pioneering remote working, this is a golden opportunity to travel slowly and sustainably and explore local cultures. Our editors have curated a comprehensive list of places with exotic Zoom backgrounds that your colleagues will be sure to envy.

Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Costa Rica

A charming town on the Caribbean coast, Puerto Viejo is a scenic enclave of tropical rainforests, coral-dense waters and ivory-white beaches. With a plethora of bike routes, swim spots and tropical fauna, this paradisal spot is ideal for those who crave adventure or fancy monkey spotting on a lunch break! Plus, with a wide selection of ASMALLWORLD Collection hotels across the country, including the heavenly El Silencio Lodge & Spa and the adults-only Nayara Springs, Costa Rica has some excellent spots for weekend breaks.

COLOURFUL FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STALL IN PUERTO VIEJO DE TALAMANCA

Tulum, Mexico

With glorious weather, salsa-laden tacos and plenty of co-working spaces, Tulum is a trendy digital nomad destination that lives up to its reputation. Described as the Mykonos of North America, it offers tropical climes, expansive empty beaches and boutique trinket shops. Most places have Wi-Fi, but we recommend Digital Jungle and Mangohub co-working spaces for a strong, reliable connection. Book the Kimpton Aluna to stay at when you first arrive for its private beach club, esteemed fish restaurant and Mayan-influenced spa.

THE FAMOUS SANDY BEACH IN TULUM

Lisbon, Portugal

Portugal is a burgeoning digital nomad hotspot with a simple and affordable visa program that lasts one year and can be renewed four times. With cheaper living costs compared to its EU counterparts, a flourishing tech industry and cultural and gastronomic reputation, Lisbon is a reliably sunny alternative to many European cities.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

With a history of Portuguese, Dutch and English control, compounded with strong influences from Indonesian, Chinese and Indian cultures, Kuala Lumpur is a thriving metropolitan melting pot. Offering fast internet, accessible healthcare and a strong expat community, this bustling capital city is incredibly popular, especially as English is widely spoken. Plus, with seven Michelin-star restaurants across the capital and plenty more street food eateries, you’ll dine well whilst you’re there.