After a season in Nazare, I'm convinced small towns win for remote work
Lots of digital nomads flock to places like Bangkok or Berlin for the scene, but I tried something different last fall. I stayed in Nazare, a small fishing village in Portugal, and it was awesome! The internet was solid, and I rented a place with a sea view for less than a shared room in a big city. I worked from a cozy cafe that knew my order by day two, and the peace let me dive deep into my coding tasks. Everyone talks about networking in coworking spaces, but I bonded with fishermen at the dock. It felt like I was part of something real, not just another tourist. I think the constant move from hotspot to hotspot can burn you out. Sometimes, staying put in a quiet spot is what you need to really thrive as a remote worker!