Living and working abroad: top destinations tailored to your life stage

Do you love adventure and are you looking for a new job challenge? Then there is no better time than now to start looking for that new challenge, and who knows, you might find it outside the borders of the Netherlands. There are certainly no shortage of opportunities. You just need to look for the place that fits your situation. Fortunately, ExpressVPN has conducted a very extensive study on the best destination for expats. Read on quickly, because you can find the findings of this research here.
Hanoi, Vietnam
Vietnam is a beautiful country with a rapidly growing job market. Especially in terms of technology and startups, there are many great career opportunities to be found here. Hanoi is the perfect place for young professionals looking for challenges to sharpen their skills. There are plenty of opportunities to gain experience in Hanoi. Hanoi is becoming increasingly popular among expats, which also makes it a nice place to be. There is a good community of people in the same boat, where you can network and these people can support you in this new challenge. In terms of salary and costs, the average salary is around €75,000. The cost of living is significantly lower than in the Netherlands and the income tax is only 20%.
Madeira, Portugal
Portugal is a fantastic country with so much to offer. Porto and Lisbon have already been discovered by the masses and are therefore a bit more expensive for people who want to work remotely. That’s why these digital nomads are looking for other places in Portugal to enjoy the culture and beauty at a lower price. Madeira is an island of Portugal in the Atlantic Ocean and with its beautiful unspoiled nature and a lovely climate, it is the perfect place for online workers looking for a nice place to work. Madeira has a growing community of digital nomads, which also makes it a fun place to expand your network.
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Chiang Mai is a beloved destination for people from all over the world. It is a great city with a lot of culture and beautiful landscapes. Chiang Mai is also extremely popular among young digital nomads. The cost of living is low, the infrastructure is very well developed, and internet access is very reliable. Perfect for remote work. You will also find a lot of fun things to do here, combine that with a pleasant climate and delicious food, and you will understand why people from all over the world book a ticket to Thailand. The cost of living in Thailand is much lower than in the Netherlands. If you can live in Thailand while earning a European salary, you can do a lot of fun things here. You can also meet many people who have the same lifestyle as you. This way, you can also expand your network and perhaps new challenges will come your way.



