Next year I’m planning to do some more remote working from Asia (my favourite continent of all time). 🌴🤙

With that in mind, I was curious about which places other remote workers are currently loving. So, a few weeks back, I posted on Reddit with a very broad question: Tell me the best place you've ever remote worked from. 🌏

Turns out I’m not the only one curious about this!

58K views and 158 comments and many votes later, the results are in. 📊

If you’re curious like me, I’m summarising all the top places mentioned in this week’s article. 👇

Also, read on to meet my husband, George, who’s thriving while running his own gig from the Gold Coast! ☀️

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George has worked remotely ever since - including a two year stint at a global PR agency where he operated remotely from the Gold Coast. Now, he runs George Garnham PR, as a freelance PR director for tech and finance companies, running the business from his home office.

I’m in my fourth fiscal year as a sole operator and it’s been an amazing ride. I continue to be humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to work with amazing brands and people.

George is a pragmatic believer in remote work.

I don't believe it's right for everyone - and I think in-person environments absolutely have their merits. There are parents who actually prefer going into the office, for example. There are also roles and industries where it just isn't a possibility - like frontline workers. BUT I am a huge advocate for valuing output and results over time in the office. The "you must stay late to get anywhere in life", or rewarding people for still sitting at their desk at 9pm is completely arbitrary.

He also believes in productivity over visibility.

On that basis, you could have the world's most productive person on a slower career trajectory than an idle individual who labours over each task just for the optics of still being in the office after dark. If COVID taught us anything, it's that people can work from anywhere AND get results. Treating employees as adults is vital. Hire smart people and trust them to do their jobs. As long as they are performing, it shouldn't matter where they are located. 🙌

I put it to the Reddit digital nomad community a few weeks back. The question: "What's the best place you ever remote worked from?"

Some of the answers were predictable. But some surprised me.

So… what were the results?

It seems nomads still love the old classic - Chiang Mai. Although I visited Chiang Mai years ago, I wasn't remote working at the time. Seeing so many recommendations for the place, I'm now keen to go back and take my laptop with me. 🌴💻

People say, Chiang Mai is friendly, convenient, filled with co-working and co-living spaces, with great food, and a low cost of living. 🙌

One commenter said, “Overall, I found the friction of getting work done and also enjoying life to be incredibly low, which is exactly what I’m looking for.” 😊

Yep, another vote for Thailand! It seems nomads love the relaxed culture, weather, and convenience that the country offers. Personally, I have remote worked in Bangkok and I enjoyed it. For me though, I need more nature - whether it’s rice fields, a beach, forest, or even urban gardens like in Singapore. 🌴

One commenter said, “Bangkok, because it's currently my favourite place on earth.” Maybe I need to go for another visit!

Rounding out the top three – a country I’m keen to check out – is Mexico. Some nomads mentioned specific spots in Mexico, but most noted that the country, in general, they loved.

What with great weather, tropical beaches, great food, and an affordable cost of living, it makes sense that the country is in demand for nomads. 🌴💻

One commenter said, “Whenever I'm away from Mexico for too long I start missing it.” 😊

Where else do people love? Other highly voted places included:

Have suggestions? Or want to feature as a success story? Feel free to email me: [email protected]

Until next time,
Chloe 👋

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