My Month as a Digital Nomad in Lisbon

When my company went fully remote, I decided to test the digital nomad life. First stop: Lisbon.

Finding the Right Setup

For a month-long stay, I needed more than a vacation rental. I needed:

• Reliable high-speed WiFi
• A proper desk and chair
• A neighborhood I could walk
• Proximity to cafes for when I needed a change of scenery

The Alfama Apartment

Through TrustYourHost, I found an apartment in Alfama hosted by João, a Portuguese developer who understood remote work needs.

His listing was detailed about WiFi speeds (150 Mbps, tested monthly) and included photos of the actual workspace. When I messaged about monitor availability, he offered to lend me one from his own setup.

The Experience

Mornings: Coffee from the corner pastelaria, work with the windows open Afternoons: Calls overlooking terracotta rooftops Evenings: Exploring Lisbon's food scene and fado bars

The month flew by. I was so productive that I extended for two more weeks.

Cost Breakdown

• Apartment (direct booking): $1,800/month
• Same property on OTA: $2,300+ with fees
• Savings: $500+

That $500 funded a lot of pastéis de nata.

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