In the Big Arch, McDonald’s biggest burger ever. It includes two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of cheese, crispy onions, pickles, lettuce and a new tangy sauce. Right now, you can only get one in Canada and Portugal, but I’m sure it’s coming to the U.S. soon.
5 countries rolling out the remote work red carpet
What if “work from home” became “work from beach?” One of the most attractive benefits of remote work is being able to operate from literally anywhere. Well, anywhere with the internet, at least.
Luckily, vacation destinations worldwide are opening their arms to digital nomads, making it easier than ever to take advantage of our newfound remote freedom. From cheap visas to moving incentives, here’s who’s rolling out the red carpet to remote workers worldwide, starting with the basics: Wi-Fi.
(Struggling to stream? These apps will troubleshoot your Wi-Fi connection.)
Top 5 countries with “workable” internet:
- Thailand – Speeds up to 196.20Mbps and an average temperature of 80 degrees. Thailand’s median download speed is hefty enough to support multiple video streams while simultaneously uploading high-res photos and videos.
- Spain – Speeds up to 172.04Mbps, with a chance of paella. Spain’s got you covered if you want to do more than just email co-workers and dabble in Excel.
- Romania – Speeds up to 171.15Mbps to live your Audrey Hepburn Vespa fantasy. Wait, that movie was “Roman Holiday,” wasn’t it?
- Hungary – Speeds up to 134.43Mbps for you to stream from its famed thermal spas. Nothing like a soak to de-stress from a long day of video calls.
- Portugal – Speeds up to 128.50 Mbps — plenty for your pictures of pastel de nata. Plus, its high-speed rail gets you from Lisbon to Porto in under 3 hours for under $30!
Ok, you’ve got the connection, but now you need the credentials.
Visit via Visas
You must get a work visa to stay in a different country for an extended period.
The good news: Since the explosion in remote work, many countries now offer a remote work visa so digital nomads can stay longer (and spend more). It’s a win-win since your dollar will stretch even further in most places.
They even coined a nifty new term for digital nomads who settle abroad: Techpats. They are not quite permanent ex-pats, but definitely travelers who are in the country to enjoy more than a pina colada or two.
Today, 50+ countries offer some form of digital nomad visa.
Techpat welcome mat
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