{"id":8602,"date":"2023-01-21T18:16:34","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T10:16:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/?p=8602"},"modified":"2023-01-21T18:16:37","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T10:16:37","slug":"best-cities-in-europe-for-digital-nomads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/best-cities-in-europe-for-digital-nomads\/","title":{"rendered":"21 Best Cities in Europe for Digital Nomads [2023]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Now that I&#8217;ve been location independent for more than 8 years, I feel it&#8217;s time to update my list of the best cities in Europe for digital nomads. My new recommendations are influenced by travel and work style as well as where I&#8217;ve had the best experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/best-digital-nomad-cities.jpeg\" alt=\"Budapest, Vienna, Berlin, Trieste\" class=\"wp-image-30975\" width=\"500\" height=\"750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/best-digital-nomad-cities.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/best-digital-nomad-cities-840x1260.jpeg 840w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/best-digital-nomad-cities-768x1152.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In this guide for digital nomads, I break down the top cities for remote work and living. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, I discuss opportunities and access to the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#cafes-libraries\">Cafes and Libraries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#apartment-rentals\">Apartment Rentals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#coworking-spaces\">Coworking Spaces<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, I make European city recommendations based on the following features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#networking\">Networking Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lifestyle\">Healthy Lifestyle<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#fast-internet\">Fast Internet<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#writing-retreat\">Writing Retreat<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#lower-cost\">Lower Cost of Living<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#coworking\">Coworking Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#beach\">Proximity to the Beach<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#nightlife\">Fun Nightlife<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#best\">Best Overall<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Cities in Europe for Digital Nomads<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I struggled to work effectively in my early years of being location independent. Aside from going out and taking photos, I sometimes struggled to get anything done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My productivity struggled by moving too often and not having a set work schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time, I knew long-term travel works best when you travel slowly, but I didn\u2019t put that into practice until a couple of years of travelling full-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, I accepted that I work better when I spend 3 months or more in one place and that I actually need a routine to get work done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As much as I hate having a routine, I now admit it&#8217;s essential to getting stuff done and growing my business.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/budapest-skyline-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fishermans Bastion and the Danube in Budapest, Hungary.\" class=\"wp-image-8636\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Budapest, Hungary\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/budapest-skyline-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/budapest-skyline-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/budapest-skyline-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/budapest-skyline-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Of course, where you want to live, long or short-term, depends on your priorities, lifestyle and type of business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might do video editing and uploads, which requires super-fast internet, or maybe you&#8217;re a writer who doesn&#8217;t need fast internet but is looking for a quiet work environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Or maybe you don&#8217;t care where you work but want to live in a city with great nightlife or networking opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The possibilities are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cafes-libraries\">Cafes and Libraries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As for where I work, I usually work from home, which is more often than not a short-term apartment rental. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll work from cafes for some tasks, like photo editing or social media work. But I find the noise quite distracting for more serious tasks like writing.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Libraries are great if I don\u2019t need fast wifi as they&#8217;re often quiet. I can take a break and read a magazine or paper if I want to or pop out for coffee. It&#8217;s a nice environment for working, especially if you can find a quiet place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"apartment-rentals\">Apartment Rentals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finding a clean, quiet, affordable apartment with decent wifi is a challenge at times. It&#8217;s important to do plenty of research before booking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scrutinise the reviews, double-check the location on Google Maps and message the owner about the wifi, letting them know you will be working from home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might want to ask for a discount for longer stays or if you&#8217;re travelling in the off-season. Although discounts are often mentioned on the booking page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that some cities have a shortage of affordable housing which is sometimes exacerbated by apartment rental sites like Airbnb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I suggest avoiding Airbnb in those destinations, instead supporting cities or smaller destinations that benefit more from long-term tourist revenue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coworking-spaces\">Coworking Spaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve used coworking places in London, Budapest, Berlin and Vienna in Europe. Coworking can be great for improving productivity being around like-minded people can be motiving and helps minimise procrastination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re also playing for your seat, so if you&#8217;re not working and being productive, you&#8217;re spending money for nothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other advantage is that you get to meet people during your breaks or at events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Cities for Remote Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So where should you go? Browsing sites like <a href=\"https:\/\/nomadlist.com\/\">Nomad List<\/a> can be a great starting point as they cover a lot of the practical needs of what you might need in a short-term work base. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once there, sites like Meetup or industry networking sites can help you meet like-minded people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be open to new experiences and you&#8217;ll meet people in no time, even if you&#8217;re an introvert like many digital nomads seem to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are my recommendations for the best cities in Europe for location-independent travellers or digital nomads, if you prefer. Whatever you want to call it, working remoting provides a lot of opportunities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>For further ideas and thoughts on working and travelling in Europe, this post on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/best-places-to-visit-in-europe\/\">best places to visit in Europe<\/a> lists 50 cities and towns you might find interesting.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"networking\">Networking Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-skyline-1.jpg\" alt=\"London Skyline\" class=\"wp-image-8626\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"London Skyline\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-skyline-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-skyline-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-skyline-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/london-skyline-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Bigger cities are always going to have the best networking opportunities. Depending on your industry, you might prefer a different city, but for me, these are the top three cities for networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>London, England<\/strong>: Every industry has regular events and meetups in London. If it\u2019s within your budget, you can\u2019t go wrong with London if you want to meet like-minded people and network.<br><strong>Berlin, Germany<\/strong>: Great if you\u2019re looking to get involved in startups or if you work in creative industries like travel.<br><strong>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/strong>: Amsterdam has one of the most multicultural communities in Europe and is great for meeting migrants, travellers and English-speaking locals.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lifestyle\">Healthy Lifestyle<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/copenhagen-denmark-square-1.jpg\" alt=\"Fountain in Copenhagen, Denmark\" class=\"wp-image-8627\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Copenhagen, Denmark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/copenhagen-denmark-square-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/copenhagen-denmark-square-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/copenhagen-denmark-square-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/copenhagen-denmark-square-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re more concerned about lifestyle, healthy eating, exercise and things like organic food, there are plenty of cities in Europe that prioritise wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Copenhagen, Denmark<\/strong>: The locals love to bike everywhere and organic food is huge. You can even find organic sushi, which was a first for me. Read this guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/where-to-stay-in-copenhagen\/\">where to stay in Copenhagen<\/a> for info on the best neighbourhoods.\u00a0<br><strong>Vienna, Austria<\/strong>: Vienna is big on brunch with healthy avo toast, smoothie bowls and organic coffee. It&#8217;s one of Europe&#8217;s most walkable and green cities. <br><strong>Ljubljana, Slovenia:<\/strong> Ljubljana is all about the environment, sustainability, and organic products and they have the best quality water in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fast-internet\">Fast Internet<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/alesund-norway-15.jpg\" alt=\"Steps from Aksla Lookout Down to Alesund\" class=\"wp-image-8188\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Aalesund, Norway\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/alesund-norway-15.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/alesund-norway-15-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/alesund-norway-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/alesund-norway-15-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>According to Nomad List, I\u2019ve listed the top three cities in Europe for fast internet, but anywhere in Romania, Netherlands, Poland, Lithuania, or Norway would be a good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Eindhoven, Netherlands<\/strong>: 60 mps&nbsp;wifi.<br><strong>Malmo, Sweden<\/strong>: 49 mps&nbsp;wifi.<br><strong>Cluj, Romania<\/strong>: 40 mps&nbsp;wifi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"writing-retreat\">Writing Retreat<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saranda-albania-digital-nomad.jpg\" alt=\"Looking over the sea from the castle on the hill in Saranda, Albania\" class=\"wp-image-8628\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Saranda, Albania\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saranda-albania-digital-nomad.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saranda-albania-digital-nomad-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saranda-albania-digital-nomad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/saranda-albania-digital-nomad-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to be disturbed or distracted and want to focus on writing, these cities in the off-season would be a good choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saranda, Albania<\/strong>: Outside of July and August, Saranda is calm and quiet and the internet is as slow as can be.<br><strong>Sibenik, Croatia<\/strong>: Sibenik is incredibly peaceful, especially when you&#8217;re near the water. Try to find an apartment with views of the Kornati Islands.<br><strong>Trieste, Italy<\/strong>: I spent a couple of months in Trieste. The city centre is bustling but everywhere else is peaceful and great for working. Like many places in Italy, the internet is slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lower-cost\">Lower Cost of Living<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/warsaw-christmas-1.jpg\" alt=\"Green, pink and yellow buildings in Old Town Warsaw, Poland\" class=\"wp-image-8554\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Old Town Warsaw, Poland\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/warsaw-christmas-1.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/warsaw-christmas-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/warsaw-christmas-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/warsaw-christmas-1-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your budget is limited, you need to head east or to the Balkans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kyiv, Ukraine<\/strong>: Visitors always talk about how outrageously inexpensive life is in Ukraine.<br><strong>Warsaw, Poland<\/strong>: Most of Poland is affordable and Warsaw has great cafes, nightlife and coworking.<br><strong>Sarajevo, Bosnia &amp; Herzegovina<\/strong>: One of Europe&#8217;s cheapest and quietest capitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"coworking\">Coworking Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/paris-notre-dame-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Paris, Notre-Dame Sunset\" class=\"wp-image-8633\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Paris, Notre-Dame Sunset\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/paris-notre-dame-sunset.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/paris-notre-dame-sunset-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/paris-notre-dame-sunset-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/paris-notre-dame-sunset-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Working from a coworking space can boost your productivity immensely. I can&#8217;t believe how much coworking has helped my business and I&#8217;m disappointed I didn&#8217;t look into this sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Barcelona, Spain<\/strong>: Home to Makers of Barcelona, Cloudworks&nbsp;and Betahaus.<br><strong>Paris, France<\/strong>: Work from Volumes or Remix amongst other coworking places.<br><strong>Vienna, Austria<\/strong>: Cowork at award-winning Loffice (also in Budapest) or join the makers at Maker Austria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"beach\">Proximity to the Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sardinia-beach-digital-nomad.jpg\" alt=\"Yellow sand and green water at Orosei Beach, Sardinia\" class=\"wp-image-8629\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Orosei, Sardinia\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sardinia-beach-digital-nomad.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sardinia-beach-digital-nomad-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sardinia-beach-digital-nomad-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/sardinia-beach-digital-nomad-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Being by the beach can help your work\/life balance. Morning swims or an evening walk have helped me reduce stress and clear my mind for the workday ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sardinia, Italy<\/strong>: Home to some of Europe\u2019s most incredible beaches. Sardinia is a great place to work if you don\u2019t need fast wifi.<br><strong>Cascais, Portugal<\/strong>: Affordable in the off-season and close to white, sandy beaches.<br><strong>Split, Croatia<\/strong>: Beautiful scenery, city beaches and the WIP coworking space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nightlife\">Fun Nightlife<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s been a while since I&#8217;ve experienced Europe&#8217;s nightlife. I would say Barcelona, Berlin and Budapest are the best but I&#8217;m sure there are many other cities too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best\">Best Overall<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vienna-austria-digital-nomad-home.jpg\" alt=\"Museum and fountain in Vienna, Austria\" class=\"wp-image-8630\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" title=\"Vienna, Austria\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vienna-austria-digital-nomad-home.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vienna-austria-digital-nomad-home-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vienna-austria-digital-nomad-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/vienna-austria-digital-nomad-home-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Vienna, Austria<\/strong>: If I were to move back to Europe permanently, I would make Vienna my home. It&#8217;s often voted the world&#8217;s most livable city and I have no doubt it&#8217;s true for both locals and short-term residents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vienna would be an incredible home base for digital nomads. Districts like Neubau, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/neubau-viennas-hipster-district\/\">Vienna&#8217;s hipster district<\/a>, have a great lifestyle with organic cafes, fancy supermarkets and amazing coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can join one of many coworking offices, it\u2019s central for travelling in Europe and the people are genuine and kind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vienna gets my vote for the best city to live in in Europe and the best city for digital nomads. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsible Travel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s important to respect the local culture and laws in each place we stay. Be sure you have the correct visa and don&#8217;t overstay. If required, report your income and pay applicable taxes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some ideas for travelling responsible as a digital nomad in Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Preference eco-friendly accommodations that use renewable energy and sustainable practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in hotels in cities where affordable housing is limited and short-stay apartments push up rents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use public transportation and active transportation, meaning walking and cycling to get around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek out local and organic food options to support the community and reduce your environmental impact, provided these are lower-emission options.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect the culture and customs of the places you visit and try to learn about the history and local issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimise your use of single-use plastics and limit food waste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be mindful of your energy consumption and unplug electronics when not in use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support local businesses and artisans by purchasing handmade and locally-made products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to minimise your impact by staying in smaller towns and cities and avoid over-touristed places.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be careful with the amount of water you use, take shorter showers and use water-saving devices when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider volunteering when in a new place. It&#8217;s a great way to meet people while helping the local community.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Recommendations are independently chosen based on personal travel experiences and extensive research. This post contains affiliate links to hotels and tours in Europe. This means I get a small commission from any bookings at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Best-Cities-in-Europe-for-Digital-Nomads.jpg\" alt=\"Looking up to Alexanderplatz sign and tower in Berlin.\" class=\"wp-image-8634\" width=\"750\" height=\"1125\" title=\"Best Cities in Europe for Digital Nomads\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Best-Cities-in-Europe-for-Digital-Nomads.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Best-Cities-in-Europe-for-Digital-Nomads-780x1170.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Best-Cities-in-Europe-for-Digital-Nomads-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rearviewmirror.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/Best-Cities-in-Europe-for-Digital-Nomads-1170x1755.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Now that I&#8217;ve been location independent for more than 8 years, I feel it&#8217;s time to update my list of the best cities in Europe for digital nomads. My new recommendations are influenced by travel and work style as well as where I&#8217;ve had the best experiences. 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