"Climate change may threaten the value of Bansko's prime ski slopes, but the Bulgarian resort has found an all-seasons solution to boost its economy, drawing in a cosmopolitan community of digital nomads. Three centres offering hundreds of co-working spaces to online workers have sprung up in the town in recent years, supported by a fast internet connection and improved infrastructure."
"Train, who grew up in Britain and works for an insurance company there, pays about 15 percent in taxes here -- including social contributions. If he was still in the UK, he said, it would be 45 percent, without social contribution. The main draw for him however, is the lifestyle."
"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 (47 miles) of slopes, which have hosted World Cup races. Then he can dust off the snow and go to work."
Bansko, a Bulgarian ski resort facing climate change threats to its winter economy, has diversified by attracting digital nomads through three co-working centers with high-speed internet and improved infrastructure. Remote workers benefit from significantly lower tax rates—approximately 15 percent compared to 45 percent in the UK—plus social contributions. The resort's appeal extends beyond financial advantages to lifestyle factors, including a one-hour time difference with London enabling flexible work schedules, access to 75 kilometers of World Cup-quality ski slopes, and a cosmopolitan community of international professionals. Summer cultural events further enhance year-round appeal, creating a sustainable economic model beyond traditional skiing.
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