Digital nomads swap skis for laptops at this Bulgarian resort

"I read that this was the best place to start as a digital nomad. I came here to kind of learn how to do it and meet like-minded people. You've got people from all over the world, all different kinds of professions. Train, who grew up in Britain and works for an insurance company there, pays about 15% in taxes here - including social contributions. If he was still in the UK, he said, it would be 45%, without social contribution."

"In winter, thanks in part to the one-hour time difference with London, he starts his day with two hours of skiing on Bansko's 75 kilometres of slopes, which have hosted World Cup races. Then he can dust off the snow and go to work. In summer too, he enjoys a cultural calendar including events specifically tailored to people like him, such as the week-long Nomad Fest that celebrates the remote lifestyle with community-led activities and networking."

Bansko, a Bulgarian ski resort town of 10,000 inhabitants, faces climate change threats to its ski slopes but has developed an alternative economic strategy by attracting digital nomads. Three co-working centers with hundreds of spaces have emerged, supported by reliable internet infrastructure. The town offers significant tax advantages—approximately 15% compared to 45% in the UK—and a compelling lifestyle combining work with recreation. Digital nomads enjoy skiing in winter mornings before work, cultural events like Nomad Fest, and access to natural attractions including hot springs and proximity to Sofia and Greece. High-end restaurants and coffee shops have developed to support this growing community, creating a sustainable economic model beyond seasonal ski tourism.

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