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Here Are 10 International Destinations for Remote Workers to Consider

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10 Cool International Locations for Remote Workers to Consider

If you've negotiated for permanent remote work, are you looking for cheap living, fast internet, a tropical location, and perhaps some adventure? Here are some of the top international locations US expatriates are moving to work remotely.
Colorful houses in Las Palmas Gran Canaria Spain
city of Tbilisi, Georgia
Tulum, Mexico ancient ruins by seaside
Vancouver, Canada photo of city by twilight
wintry scene in the town of Bansko, Bulgaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria coastline
Medellin, Colombia mountain view of city
nighttime scene at a plaza in Timisoara, Romania
a temple in Chiang Mai, Thailand
a view of the rooftops in Lisbon, Portugal
Bali, Indonesia temple on the water

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A few months back, we put together a list of 10 Places Remote Workers Are Moving, which featured locations in the United States that have become popular with digital nomads. Soon after we posted that slideshow, InformationWeek readers started asking, "What about the rest of the world?"

Now we’re answering that question with a new list of some of the most popular cities for remote work outside the US.

According to an analysis of US Postal Service change of address forms, more than 15.9 million people moved during the coronavirus pandemic. While a significant number of those who moved expected the change to be only temporary, a large number are now considering a permanent change of address.

A majority of workers discovered that they preferred working remotely to going into the office each day. A recent McKinsey survey found that when offered the opportunity to work remotely at least part of the time, 87% of workers accepted that offer.

And while some employers are starting to request that workers come back in at least part of the time, many, particularly large global firms that already had teams distributed all over the world, have decided to embrace remote work. In fact, that same McKinsey survey revealed that 58% of all employees work from home at least part of the time, and 35% work remotely all the time.

This change has given many IT professionals the opportunity to consider moving abroad.

Depending on the location you choose, life as an expatriate offers a number of benefits. Many parts of the world have a lower cost of living, which means your money goes a lot farther, especially if you are still earning a typical US salary. Other locations might offer a different climate, enjoyable recreation activities, or possibly a little bit of adventure.

If you're one of the many people who are at least thinking about relocating internationally, where should you move? This slideshow highlights 10 locations that have proven particularly popular with remote workers.

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