The newsletter for freedom-seekers
This week: The best countries to start a remote business in, a game-changing productivity tool, a business idea that can actually earn you money in weeks (not months), the eternal debate of coffee shops vs. coworking spaces, and 3 underrated nomad cities that should be on your 2025 radar.
Grab your coffee (or cold brew ❄️) and let’s get into it.
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Nomad Destinations
🌎 TOP 3 COUNTRIES TO START A REMOTE BUSINESS IN 2025
One of the best things about being a nomad is that you get to choose where to build your business—not just where to live. Some countries make this process smoother than others, thanks to digital-friendly policies, affordable taxes, and strong communities of entrepreneurs. Here are three standouts:
Estonia – Home of the world-famous e-Residency program, Estonia makes it incredibly easy to start and manage a company 100% online. You don’t even have to live there. With low bureaucracy and digital governance, it’s tailor-made for online businesses like agencies, SaaS, or content creators.
Portugal – Beyond sunshine and pasteis de nata, Portugal offers an entrepreneur-friendly D7 visa and a buzzing startup scene in Lisbon and Porto. Lower living costs compared to other Western European countries make it easier to reinvest profits back into your business.
Georgia – This one’s flying under the radar. Their Individual Entrepreneur Program lets small businesses pay just 1% tax for qualifying individuals. Add in affordable rent, amazing wine, and an easy visa policy, and you’ve got yourself a nomad haven.
⚡ THE REMOTE WORK PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED
Let’s face it—most productivity apps just add more work. That’s why tools like Motion are catching on with entrepreneurs. Instead of giving you another endless to-do list, Motion uses AI to automatically schedule your tasks into your calendar. If something shifts, it reorganizes your day without you lifting a finger.
For nomads constantly switching time zones or juggling client work with personal projects, this is a lifesaver. If you want an alternative you can try for free, check out Sunsama (focuses on daily planning) or Akiflow (designed for inbox zero lovers).
Pair one of these with a good Pomodoro timer and you’ll find yourself getting more done in fewer hours.
Start Building Freedom
💡 ONLINE BUSINESS IDEA OF THE WEEK
Micro digital products.
Instead of locking yourself into creating a massive 12-module course, consider starting smaller: a Notion template, a swipe file of email subject lines, or a mini eBook that solves one very specific problem. The beauty of these products is they’re fast to create, easy to price at $10–$50, and perfect for testing whether people will pay for your knowledge.
For inspiration:
Etsy’s digital downloads are a goldmine for ideas.
Platforms like Gumroad and LemonSqueezy make it painless to sell globally.
Want to validate your idea before building it? Run a poll on Twitter/X or inside a relevant Reddit community to see if it sparks interest.
This is one of the fastest ways to build a business you can scale later.
The Great Digital Nomad Debate
☕ COFFEE SHOPS OR COWORKING SPACES? THAT IS THE QUESTION
Nomads have been debating this since the first MacBook hit a café table. Here’s the breakdown:
Coffee shops – Ideal for creativity, light admin work, and people-watching breaks. They’re cheap (or free if you’re shameless 😅), but don’t count on strong Wi-Fi or quiet environments. For lists of work-friendly cafes, check out Workfrom—it’s like Yelp for nomads.
Coworking spaces – If you need consistent internet, quiet meeting rooms, or networking, coworking spaces are worth the membership. Platforms like Coworker and Outsite help you compare spaces worldwide. Bonus: you’ll meet like-minded entrepreneurs who might just become business partners.
👉 Our advice: don’t pick one. Mix coffee shops for creative flow days with coworking spaces for deep work or client calls. It’s the ultimate hybrid setup.
NOMAD FINDS:
🛠️ Tool Spotlight: Nomadlist remains one of the most powerful databases for remote workers—compare 1,200+ cities by cost of living, internet speeds, and community vibes. Great for planning your next base.
🌍 Visa Watch: Spain has officially rolled out its Digital Nomad Visa allowing remote workers to live in the country for up to 5 years. Perfect for those who love Mediterranean living and tapas-fueled work breaks.
📍 Destination Alert: Mexico City continues to grow as a global nomad hub in 2025. Between trendy neighborhoods like Roma Norte and Condesa, vibrant coworking spots like Selina, and world-class food, it’s the perfect mix of affordability and cosmopolitan lifestyle. Read our guide for Mexico City here!
📊 Big Picture Insight: According to MBO Partners, over 72.9 million total Americans are working remote in 2025. And the remote work trend isn’t slowing down any time soon.
💡 Quick Tip: Always travel with a global SIM or eSIM like Airalo. It saves you time hunting for local SIM cards and keeps you connected the moment your plane touches down.
🎯 THE TAKEAWAY
Building a nomad business is less about finding the “perfect setup” and more about stacking small, smart decisions. Pick a country that supports you, use tools that actually reduce friction, start small with your offers, and balance your work environments to match your energy. Success isn’t about going big overnight—it’s about momentum. 🌍
That’s it for this week. Build something that travels with you. 🌍
P.S. Forward this to a fellow nomad (or wannabe nomad) who dreams of traveling the world and running their own thing.