Where to work and live as a digital nomad
Articles on Southeast Asia's nomad hubs: the cafés and coworking spaces worth your laptop, and the neighborhoods worth calling home for a month or six.
Best places to work remotely
Best cafés to work remotely in Da Nang
The best cafés to work from in Da Nang, with Wi-Fi, space and noise notes, plus coworking spaces for calls and tips for working remotely in Da Nang.
Best quiet cafés with Wi-Fi in Ho Chi Minh City
The best quiet cafés with Wi-Fi to work from in Ho Chi Minh City, in Thao Dien, District 1 and District 3, plus which busy spots to skip.
Best laptop-friendly cafés in Chiang Mai
The best laptop-friendly cafés in Chiang Mai, with measured Wi-Fi speeds, A/C, and seating notes, plus coworking day passes and burning season advice.
Coworking space vs. café: where should digital nomads work?
Coworking space or café? A side-by-side comparison of cost, Wi-Fi, calls, comfort and community for digital nomads, with real coworking prices in Southeast Asia.
How to find cafés with fast Wi-Fi and power outlets
How to find cafés with fast Wi-Fi and power outlets for remote work: what to check before you go, speed tests, backup gear and café etiquette.
Where to live as a digital nomad
Best neighborhoods for digital nomads in Da Nang
The best neighborhoods for digital nomads in Da Nang: An Thuong, My An, Son Tra, Hai Chau and Ngu Hanh Son compared on vibe, rent and where to work.
Where to live in Chiang Mai for remote work
Where to live in Chiang Mai as a digital nomad: Nimman, Santitham, the Old City, the university area and Chang Moi compared on vibe, rent and work spots.
Best areas to stay in Cebu for digital nomads
The best areas to stay in Cebu for digital nomads: IT Park, Lahug, Cebu Business Park, Mactan and Fuente Osmeña compared on vibe, cost and where to work.
Da Nang vs. Chiang Mai: which is better for remote workers?
Da Nang vs. Chiang Mai for remote workers: cost of living, coworking and cafés, lifestyle, weather and visas compared, with a clear verdict.
How to choose a long-term apartment with reliable internet
A checklist for digital nomads choosing a long-term apartment with reliable internet: speed tests, connection types, power cuts, workspace and backups.