The Best Goals for Your Next Workation
Summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is already knocking on the door. To make matters worse, the vacation days for this year have already been used up. So what to do to escape the dreary German weather? At Lendis, the keyword is workation.
Do you also simply want to extend the summer or prefer to spend the cold season somewhere else, but haven't found the right destination yet? No problem! We asked our colleagues for recommendations. And here they are, the top 8 workation goals of the Lendis team.
1. Costa del Sol / Spain
Dirk is VP Data at Lendis. At the top of his list of recommendations is a holiday classic that is also suitable as a destination for mobile working – the Costa del Sol in the south of Spain.
With the wide range of accommodation in and around the centres of Malaga and Granada, you can also quickly find suitable accommodation for the workation. Many providers have already recognized the trend towards workation and offer suitably furnished holiday apartments - including a stable internet connection. Even if everything is open to the top in terms of price, workation is possible here for comparatively little money.
With pleasant temperatures around 20° Celsius, the Costa del Sol attracts all those who want to delay the end of summer into October and November. Then you can relax after work in historic cities and enjoy delicious Spanish tapas.
2. Canary Islands / Spain
Just one of many possible workation destinations for Karo, our expert in performance marketing, is the Canary Islands. Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote offer optimal temperatures all year round and are a popular destination, especially in the cold winter months with temperatures still at 20 degrees Celsius.
It is true that the cost of living is not comparable to regions such as Southeast Asia. A big plus for Karo, however, are the European standards in many areas such as .dem health. This also makes the Canary Islands suitable for families.
Another plus is the small time difference of only one hour. As a result, the same work rhythm can be maintained and team members can be easily collaborated even when working remotely .
3. Bali / Indonesia
No, Bali is certainly no longer an insider tip. Nevertheless, Bali is not only on this list for our VP Marketing Charlotte. The Indonesian island is mainly known as a party stronghold. In doing so, however, it also aroused the interest of digital nomads early on. Today, the island offers the best conditions for remote work for people from all over the world. The numerous co-working places are equipped with modern equipment and are ideal for productive work. They are also the perfect place to network and exchange ideas with experts from almost every field of work.
Remote workers from Europe tend to work in Bali in the afternoon and evening hours due to the time difference. There is therefore time to enjoy the benefits of a tropical island in the morning. For Charlotte, this means starting the day with yoga, then hopping on a surfboard and then fortifying herself with delicious Asian food.
4. Brazil
Half a revolution around the world, Brazil offers our Product Manager Jaqueline everything she needs for the workation. Even though she may be a little biased in this regard as a native Brazilian, we are sure that her recommendation is justified.
The country has a good infrastructure, including a very good internet connection. The time difference to Germany is comparatively small at 3 – 5 hours, despite the distance. The working hours therefore do not shift too much. You can work in one of the numerous AirBnB offers or in the co-working places, which are now also widespread.
In terms of leisure activities, Brazil is also in no way inferior to other destinations. Whether it's water activities by the sea or exploring nature inland, everyone is guaranteed to find what they're looking for in Brazil.
5. Zeeland / Netherlands
It doesn't always have to go south in autumn. In Zeeland, in the south-west of the Netherlands, Christina, Head of Logistics, finds the perfect area to combine camping in autumn and mobile working. There is no need for a fair-weather guarantee.
For Christina, working from the motorhome means fun and relaxation at the same time. The fact that there are numerous activities for children on the campsite is an added bonus for them.
If you need a change from the campsite, you will find all the conditions for working in one of the many beach bars. Most of the restaurants offer a very good internet connection and that with an incomparable view of the sea.
6. Oslo / Norway
A little surprise on our list is the recommendation of Xenia, Senior Operations Manager at Lendis. However, having spent the whole of October there herself last year, Oslo is a must-see for her.
With still mild temperatures, the days are similar in length to those in Germany. You can work in numerous cafés and co-working places with free Wi-Fi.
After the work is done, there is a lot to discover in and around Oslo. Hiking fans will find optimal conditions in the surrounding area and will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the fjord and the surrounding mountains.
7. Austria
Who says workation is all about sun and sea? VP Sales Diana regularly travels to Austria to combine her work with her passion for skiing.
Especially in the well-developed holiday regions, the trend towards workation is also being taken into account more and more. Whether it's a holiday apartment or a hotel, in many places in Austria it is now easy to combine vacation and work.
8. Singapore
Singapore, for many the city of the future, should not be missing from this list. CFO Armin agrees. And who knows better! After all, Armin himself spent 4 years in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur for professional reasons.
One reason for its recommendation is the high standard of living. As a result, the city-state in Southeast Asia regularly ranks among the top cities when it comes to the most livable cities. On the one hand, this is due to the very well-developed infrastructure. With fast internet and plenty of co-working options throughout the city, you can literally work from anywhere. In addition, Singapore offers a wide range of cultural and culinary offerings, so that you can find a pleasant activity even after work.
However, all this comes at a price. The cost of living in Singapore is one of the highest in the world, and a longer stay requires the appropriate wallet.
Julius Bolz
Julius Bolz, Founder & Managing Director at Lendis, writes here. Infected with the start-up idea at an early age, Julius made his start-up dream come true after working for Rocket Internet and the Boston Consulting Group. With Lendis, he wants to shape the working world of tomorrow and make the start-up the number one in workplace management in Europe. In his articles, he looks at trends relating to the future of work and the office.