At the moment I'm leaning towards Gran Canaria","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52168128","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"FrugalFergal"},"datePublished":"2024-02-09T13:00:03.000Z","text":"Im very pleased for you James. I spent a year travelling many years ago and had the time of my life but if you're working and exploring then more power to you.
Gran Canaria is nice. Its one of the few times I travelled in Europe and I had a good time. My boss is happy for me to work from there. I hear Tenerife is also quite nice so I plan to go there too.
If you've got a Google phone, even a cheap one, it can do live translate and even translate signs and menus in real time which you might find handy if you travel around a lot."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51844387","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bozo007"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T15:23:28.000Z","text":"Just wondering how does this work from a legal standpoint, given that British citizens now require a work permit from where they plan to work remotely in the EU and are also liable for local taxes if meeting the threshold. Obviously, doesn't apply if one is a citizen of that country.
I was discussing this with a friend in one of the Big 4 firms and he said that in reality, no one is really checking & enforcing it but that doesn't mean it is legal in many EU countries."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51848628","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"t3r4"},"datePublished":"2023-12-28T01:27:53.000Z","text":"For that length I'd look at Airbnb, apartments or aparthotels with washing/cooking facilities so you don't have to eat out every day. Check reviews for internet quality, and consider backups (roaming - note limits, or cheap local SIM) in case the provided internet is unworkable.
Also do not get blinded by a cheap flight - the cost is going to come from accomodation. There are good resorts and places to stay in places like Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Italy etc that could be cheaper."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51844139","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Momo25"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T14:51:57.000Z","text":""},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51844269","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"TheEssexFamily"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T15:07:45.000Z","text":"Just hope you don’t get called in "},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51844444","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"aLV426"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T15:30:57.000Z","text":"I always consider hotels in Prague to be cheap - can be had for around £20~£25PP/night. It also has some of the cheapest places to eat . I keep threatening to have our team meetings there - cheaper to fly to Prague as a day return for meetings than to visit most places in the UK!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51844907","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"TristanDeCoonha"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T16:26:06.000Z","text":"I assume that because you would like a cheap place that the company isn't paying. Would it not be cheaper to rent an apartment for the time? Then you have all the facilities to yourself, without having to meet people, give tips, share an internet connection, etc."},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51845163","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Helpful567"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T17:00:14.000Z","text":"The big question is - what about food and drink?
Are you planning to eat out every day or are you looking for somewhere where you can cook.
airbnb??
vrbo??"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51845941","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"chrb"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T18:49:13.000Z","text":"Sounds great. I can't recommend anywhere but have a great time!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51847148","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"DaveAndPauline"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T21:11:26.000Z","text":"Well having lived in Benalmadena in the Costa del sol for a couple of years when younger I thought back to how cheap it was to rent privately....I done a quick search on AirBnB for that area....and depending on what you really want there are perfectly acceptable rooms with wifi for circa £550 for the whole month of feb. One of those was including breakfast for about £550 per month lol. So there are defiantly cheapish options there. I can say that being on the southern part of spain it gets warmer quicker than the rest....expect temps of around 18 degrees. Rain comes in torrents and then dry for hours again.
Having lived in the area this is exactly where I would be going.....Lucky bugger lol"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51847330","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"harrythefish"},"datePublished":"2023-12-27T21:37:08.000Z","text":"Working a bit out of Tenerife atm. The Mrs booked AirBnbs which are impossibly expensive as a long term bet. So this is a suck it and see trial. Once we started exploring locally we found owners or their local agents doing longer term, eg minimum 2 weeks for a fraction of the AirBnb pricing. Confusingly one such had a link to VBRO which didn't have their property anywhere obvious but with higher prices. The trick is to get in touch personally I think, and/or use their local ex-pat Facebook group. But then they'll probably want a bank transfer...
So it's all a bit of a minefield. Someone even stuck a poster on the wall in this complex I'm in, saying \"Do not send money to a certain Mr. X for a rental as it won't be honoured\".
The good news is that 85% of Spain is fibre to the home (weep, Britons!) and I've been seeing speeds around 600 Mbps. All except here in my current apartment that is, where the fibre got knocked out by a storm and still isn't fixed. I'd prepared a backup for just this situation and that's working nicely though. I'll DM you something but as I've implied, buyer beware!"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/51850832","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"TristanDeCoonha"},"datePublished":"2023-12-28T11:58:19.000Z","text":"Don't forget to get your new SIMs from Lebara if mobile data is an issue for you"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52165493","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James_SmithsAX"},"datePublished":"2024-02-09T03:14:03.000Z","text":"It's already February, how's your search going? I am also working remotely. I recently had an amazing time in Madrid, Spain. It's got a vibrant culture, delicious food, and plenty of affordable accommodation options. I enjoy traveling while working, though. I don't know how to speak Spanish, but thanks to this guide, gowithguide.com/spa…rid who gave me local insight and accompanied me throughout my travel while working era . Hope you find the perfect spot for your remote work adventure 🍻"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52166424","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James_SmithsAX"},"datePublished":"2024-02-09T09:32:34.000Z","text":"I've been working remotely abroad for about a year now, hopping around different countries. It's been a blast exploring new places while keeping up with work. I totally get what you mean about the language barrier – it can be a bit frustrating at first, but awesome that you're taking Spanish lessons! It really does make a difference. Gran Canaria is on my list now after hearing your story. Maybe our paths will cross there someday, or in another part of Spain. Keep enjoying those adventures! 🍻"},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https://www.hotukdeals.com/comments/permalink/52184004","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"James_SmithsAX"},"datePublished":"2024-02-12T00:21:02.000Z","text":"Thanks a bunch! Yeah, traveling is such an adventure, isn't it? Wow, Tenerife is definitely on my list too. Thanks for the tip about the Google phone - that live translate feature sounds super useful! "}],"commentCount":32,"interactionStatistic":3,"articleSection":"Ask"}