For those of you who like to move around and have roles that allow you to work remotely, there is an opportunity to experience a different pace of life as a digital nomad. Spending an extended period abroad instead of a brief holiday offers unexpected rewards. You have the privilege of immersing yourself deep in the country’s culture. You can integrate into the city, learn to live as a local, and partake in daily routines. Use that slowed-down time to explore the tourist spots without joining the headlong rush of the masses. Who knows, you might also find potential clients or business partners.
As a digital nomad, I had the amazing opportunity to stay in Lithuania for a year in 2021 and returned in May 2024. This magnificent country came into my life almost by chance. I participated in a youth volunteer programme organised by Erasmus Plus. Lithuania is still relatively unexplored, not only in my home country of Italy but also among overseas and European visitors. Many digital nomads opt for high-profile destinations, especially in Southern Europe, attracted by a warm climate and incredible sightseeing. People tend to underestimate the Baltic countries, particularly Lithuania, yet these places offer opportunities and competitive advantages for remote work and digital nomadism.