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Digital nomads
March 27, 2025
The world of work has changed a lot in recent years and working from home or as a digital nomad is now part of everyday life. Whereas people used to look for accommodation because they were on a business trip, today they book directly for more freedom and comfort. As in the case of digital nomads who stay at SMARTments business.
What are digital nomads?
Man with laptop on the beach
Digital nomads are employees, entrepreneurs and the self-employed who work with the help of digital technologies and can therefore carry out their work anywhere in the world. This makes them location-independent, which is why people who enjoy traveling and exploring the world can be found in these professions. There are all kinds of forums and groups on the internet and on social media platforms such as Facebook that provide interested parties with tips.
After all, the world of work has changed and more and more people want to work without traveling to the office every day. Instead, they enjoy their morning coffee in a hammock with a view of the sea in warmer climes. Or they sit in an urban area and drink their coffee in a museum or street café, from where they work on their laptop. In major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Vienna, we at SMARTments business are increasingly counting digital nomads among our guests.
Advantages and disadvantages
Anyone who decides to lead a life as a digital nomad has dreams and wishes that they want to fulfill. These include, for example, the freedom to work from anywhere in the world , regardless of time and place. In this way, work can be adapted to lifestyle and not the other way around. Depending on the location you choose, as a digital nomad you can benefit from living quite cheaply. For example, if you work for European clients and are paid accordingly, but have settled in Thailand, where the cost of living is lower, you can enjoy a good life under palm trees with little effort. The work-life balance is hard to beat. However, there are also disadvantages and points that you should consider carefully beforehand.
One disadvantage of living and working so far away from home is that homesickness can set in. This has caused some people to pack their bags again. And of course there are bureaucratic hurdles to overcome if you want to live and work in a foreign country. These include insurance abroad, applying for visas, deregistering from Germany and much more.
Work from anywhere: Tips you’ll need
As a digital nomad, you no longer have to go to the office every day, but you do have to have your own digital office with you. This usually includes:
- a laptop
- Headphones
- Video and photo cameras
- Charging cable
- External hard disks
An Internet connection must not only be available, but also fast so that work can be carried out quickly. A functioning SIM card from a domestic provider is also a must in order to be easily accessible. And, of course, you should not forget your business registration.
However, you should first take care of the visas you need and consider whether to cancel or suspend your health insurance. The same applies to your place of residence in Germany. Apart from your equipment, only travel with the bare essentials. Make sure your travel bag is waterproof and always have sturdy shoes in your luggage, even if you end up on the beach. You should develop a daily routine once you are there so that you not only have enough time to work, but also to live and enjoy yourself.
These tips mainly relate to digital nomads who are planning to leave Europe behind and emigrate, even if only for a certain period of time. Before emigrating or traveling, make sure you find out what your pension situation is: This is not something you should leave to your future self.
Living in the SMARTments business
SMARTments business was developed for people who value individual freedom, as is the case with digital nomads. You can live, work and relax in your own four walls on a temporary basis. The right environment is provided: high-speed Internet, power sockets, charging stations, networking options and a large flat screen are available. You can organize your everyday life yourself, without fixed breakfast times etc. You can stay at SMARTments business for a few weeks or months and move into your own, fully equipped apartment. If you want to invite friends over for a cookout or a movie night, you can do so. Do you have an overnight guest? No problem either. Your apartment, your rules. All our houses are centrally located and have good connections to airports and train stations. For even more freedom and comfort.
