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 want to simply extend the summer or prefer to spend the cold season in another place, but haven't found the right destination yet? No problem! We asked our colleagues for recommendations. And here they are, the top 8 workation destinations of the Lendis team.
1. Costa del Sol / Spain
Dirk is VP Data at Lendis. At the top of his recommendation list is a classic vacation destination that is also suitable for mobile working: the Costa del Sol in southern 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. This makes it possible to maintain the same working rhythm and to work together with team members without any problems, even with remote work.
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
Halfway around the world, Brazil offers our Product Manager Jaqueline everything she needs for a workation. Even if she, as a native Brazilian, may be a little biased in this regard, we are sure that her recommendation is justified.
The country has a good infrastructure, including a mostly very good internet connection. The time difference to Germany is relatively small at 3 – 5 hours despite the distance. Working hours, therefore, do not shift too much. Work can be done in one of the numerous AirBnB offers or in the now also widespread co-working places.
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.
Working from a mobile home means fun and relaxation for Christina at the same time. The fact that numerous activities for children are offered at the campsite is an additional plus for her.
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
Xenia, Senior Operations Manager at Lendis, provides a small surprise on our list with her recommendation. After spending the entire month of October there last year, Oslo is a must for her.
With temperatures still mild, the days are similarly long as in Germany. You can work in numerous cafes and co-working spaces 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.
The trend towards workations is also being increasingly taken into account, especially in the well-developed holiday regions. Whether it's a vacation apartment or a hotel, it's now easy to combine vacation and work in many parts of Austria.
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 his recommendation is the high standard of living. The city-state in Southeast Asia regularly lands in top positions when it comes to the most livable cities. This is partly due to the very well-developed infrastructure. With fast internet and plenty of co-working opportunities throughout the city, you can literally work from anywhere. In addition, Singapore offers a wide range of cultural and culinary options, so there is also a pleasant activity to be found after work.
However, all of this comes at a price. The cost of living in Singapore is among the highest in the world, and a longer stay requires a corresponding budget.
