Modern digital nomads enjoy the major perk of working remotely from any corner of the globe. But not every place meets their expectations. In a recent online discussion, nomads candidly shared the most disappointing destinations they’ve experienced, hoping to offer valuable advice to fellow travelers.
1. Berlin, Germany
Many nomads cite Berlin’s generally unfriendly and cold nature as the primary reason for not wanting to work from the city. Indeed, Berlin has developed a reputation for not extending a hand to tourists, let alone digital nomads. Instead, travelers suggest more progressive cities like Munich and Hamburg as feasible alternatives.
2. Budva, Montenegro
This city has two traits that will make digital nomads run for the hills: It has unimpressive local cuisine, and everything is incredibly overpriced, from food to housing. That’s not a good recipe for an enjoyable work-life balance!
3. Cusco, Peru
Peru is the latest country to gain notoriety by constantly exploiting tourists, which is becoming increasingly common worldwide. “Cusco was a neverending stream of constant scams and bad internet,” confesses one traveler. “I had just done a big expedition by myself in Southern Mexico, so I expected Mexican-level cuisine and insane culture, and instead was just upset by how predatory every interaction was.” All of this sounds way too stressful!
4. Tulum, Mexico
While breathtakingly gorgeous, Tulum, Mexico, is the latest “fad” in the world of social media influencers. Social media addicts have ripped the last shred of authenticity from the city streets in hopes of finding the perfect selfie in front of a perfectly-landscaped backdrop. Nomads can find better places to live and work anywhere else!
5. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Although I enjoyed traveling to Amsterdam, I can understand why many nomads advise avoiding the city! “It was extremely expensive for nothing, had terrible food, and I’m very sensitive to smell, so the canals grossed me out,” reports one man. “It was cold in July. I do not understand why anyone chooses to be here in Europe. The ‘fashion’ and ‘culture’ reminded me of San Francisco tech culture, and I wanted to leave ASAP.”
6. Cancun, Mexico
At first glance, Cancun seems ideal for a digital nomad to live for a few months. There’s a lot to like, from the gorgeous beaches to the fact that English and Spanish are both spoken.
However, many travelers confess that Cancun is overrated – its booming tourism industry has spawned high crime rates, and outside of high-priced resorts, there needs to be more safety throughout the city.
7. Cairo, Egypt
North African countries like Egypt and Morocco have gotten reputations for being exceedingly harassing towards tourists, making them not ideal for digital nomads. “The amount of hassling that tourists face is incredible!” remarks one person. “Even for directions to the toilet, they’d want a tip! The worst. I had such high hopes and was fascinated in the weeks leading up to the trip, but it was all dashed by experience.”
8. Los Angeles, California
Despite what Hollywood movies depict, Los Angeles is far from being a mecca of ideal life. Many digital nomads express surprise after they spend a few weeks and realize what Los Angeles is – a dilapidated, overpriced city with a severe unhoused population problem. Many advise looking at San Diego or towns in nearby Orange County instead.
9. Sydney, Australia
If you’ve ever dreamt of working from Sydney, you may want to reconsider it – according to countless people, it’s not all that it’s shaped up to be. “Beautiful surroundings, but so boring and soulless,” reports one nomad. “Run down and extremely expensive for what you get, with quite possibly the worst building standards I’ve ever seen.” Working out of run-down buildings does not sound like a good environment.
10. Beijing, China
Overpopulated, smog-filled, and generally oppressive towards outsiders, Beijing is frequently lamented as one of the most disappointing places to travel to! Places like Thailand or Tokyo are much better options, especially when you factor in things like food and culture.
Source: Reddit.
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