There are many well-known digital nomad hotspots in Europe, Asia, and the rest of the world, but there are also places that are slightly less well-known to the community.
These can be up-and-coming towns and cities that have yet to be fully discovered and haven’t quite been saturated by digital nomads yet.
Most of these places are hotspots for a good reason, with excellent wifi and places to work from.
For some reason, their popularity hasn’t quite reached the levels of Bali, Indonesia or Chaing Mai in Thailand.
We have taken a look at some of the lesser-known gems below.
Situated on the island of Penang, in Malaysia, George Town is a modern city with around 220,000 inhabitants.
There are skyscrapers and shopping malls aplenty and there are excellent internet speeds throughout the island.
The city is overlooked by the beautifully scenic Penang Hill, which is home to a funicular railway and popular hiking trails.
The technical sector is especially strong in George Town, which has made the City the second-highest exporter in the country, only lagging behind the Capital City of Kuala Lumpur.
George Town was originally a British settlement, and many examples of colonial architecture remain today. It is also considered the gastronomical capital of Malaysia. Because of its colonial history, George Town has a high proportion of English speakers.
The City Centre of George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site because of the contributions different groups and civilisations have made to the city's character throughout the ages.
There are many cafes which welcome remote workers and there are Coworking spaces, notably the @CAT coworking which is a beautifully designed space with fast internet speeds.
Swings and Pillows is a co-living chain that has properties throughout Malaysia. It has a co-living space in George Town with high-quality shared spaces to foster friendship and community.
Colombo is the former capital city of Sri Lanka and sits on its Western coast. Sri Lanka was colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and, latterly, the British, with independence being declared in 1948.
Remnants of the colonial past remain, with buildings from all three eras still standing to this day.
Even now, some say that Colombo still has the feel of a European city, with many of the inhabitants wearing European clothing styles.
There are canals in the heart of the city and even a lake, which has become a landmark of the City. It regularly plays host to regattas and theatrical events.
The temperature all year round is mid-twenties to early-thirties Celcius, making it ideal for those who want to escape colder climes for a while.
Although the internet may be a little patchy in places, with power outages being an issue, the coworking spaces are a great place to work from, with speeds of up to 80 Mbps.
Spaces such as HomeTree Co-working and Likuid Co-working offer excellent spaces to work and meet other digital nomads.
There aren't any Coliving options in Colombo itselt, but just around the coast a little, to the South lies Ahangama, which is host to the wonderful Colive Me Coliving.
A coastal city located on the coast of Vietnam, Da Nang is known for its sandy beaches and truly spectacular sunset views.
Once a French colonial port, this city of 1.1 million inhabitants is the fifth-largest city in Vietnam and is gaining in popularity with remote workers.
Da Nang has some amazing beaches and also plays host to a dragon bridge, which actually breathes fire and has to be seen to be believed.
A city with boundless history but also a real appreciation for the modern, with shopping malls and entertainment complexes aplenty.
Being able to combine beach life with all the amenities of modern city living is the best of all possible worlds and it is easy to see why Da Nang is gaining a reputation amongst remote workers.
The cost of living can be quite low in Da Nang, particularly if you eat street food rather than at higher-end "Western-style" restaurants.
There are fast WiFi speeds throughout the city and cafes and coworking spaces abound. DNC Coworking and ACE Coworking are highly rated.
In terms of Coliving, there is a Coliving and Coworking space called Enouvo Space. This offers many activities and shared spaces for digital nomads to socialise.
Cambodia's most famous tourist destinations are the Angkor Wat temples situated at Siem Reap, so it is not surprising that the City has become a thriving tourist destination.
There are many markets at Siem Reap and the Old Market offers a vibrant local market experience for anyone who wants to shop like a local.
There are also plentiful museums to visit and cultural activities to take part in at Siem Reap, as well as floating villages nearby to explore.
Angkor Wat is considered to be the largest religious structure ever build and is well-worth visiting while you are there.
The cost of living is very low, with a good meal costing between $3 and $5 and a local beet costing $0.50.
Siem Reap is a very walkable city and the centre is especially good for this. Make the most of the opportunity to explore on foot.
There are some excellent coworking options in the city and these include Angkor Hub and 1961. The internet speeds are not the fastest at 14 Mbps and 9 Mbps, respectively, but they are enough to get simple writing or coding tasks done.
Workaway has a coliving space in Siem Reap and has a minimum stay of one month, just like at Evolve Coliving in Malta. This is so those who stay have the time to foster friendships and relationships with each other.
The capital of the ancient Kingdom of Silla, from 57 BC – 935 AD, Gyeongju is replete with history and historical sites to explore.
Gyeongju is located on the coast and, therefore, has a milder climate than many other parts of Korea. Depending on the season, there is also the chance of typhoons and monsoons.
South Korea has introduced a digital nomad visa, which allows remote workers to stay for up to two years.
One of the perks offered by the digital nomad visa is that there are no taxes on foreign income earned while someone is there on this particular visa.
The cuisine in Gyeongju is typical of that in most parts of South Korea, but there are a few hyperlocal dishes that they are known for, such as "Gyeongju bread," which is filled with red bean paste.
In terms of internet, like most of South Korea, Gyeongju has very high Wifi speeds. South Korea boasts some of the best internet speeds in the world, making it ideal for remote workers.
There aren't many coworking spaces but there are some excellent cafes to work from, so it should be easy to find somewhere that works.
Despite the fact that there are coliving places in some other parts of South Korea, there don't appear to be any in Gyeongju yet.
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