A Productive Week in Lisbon as a Digital Nomad 🇵🇹☕️
Lisbon, with its historic charm, delicious food, and vibrant culture, has become an increasingly popular destination for digital nomads seeking a productive yet inspiring work environment. From its beautiful architecture to the thriving tech scene, Lisbon offers a perfect setting to spend a week as a digital nomad.
Monday:
After arriving in Lisbon and settling into my Airbnb, I kick off my week with a stroll along the riverfront. The warm sunshine and cool breeze rejuvenate me, setting the tone for a productive week ahead. I spend the morning exploring the quaint streets of Alfama, sipping coffee at charming cafés, and taking in the stunning views of the city.
In the afternoon, I find a vibrant co-working space near Baixa-Chiado, a lively neighborhood in the heart of Lisbon. The space is equipped with fast Wi-Fi and cozy workstations, perfect for diving into my tasks for the day. The buzzing atmosphere and the opportunity to interact with fellow digital nomads provide me with the necessary inspiration and motivation.
Tuesday:
Today, I plan to explore Belém, a historic district known for its impressive monuments and mouthwatering pastries. I start my day with a visit to the iconic Belém Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The stunning architecture and the panoramic view of the Tagus River captivate me, leaving me in awe of the city’s rich history.
In the afternoon, I settle down in a local café to work on my projects. Lisbon’s café culture is prevalent, and I find myself surrounded by people passionately engaged in their work. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fuels my creativity, and I manage to tackle my to-do list with ease.
Wednesday:
To break the routine of working from a co-working space, I decide to spend the morning in LX Factory, a vibrant creative hub located in the Alcântara neighborhood. Renovated from an old industrial complex, it now houses trendy shops, art galleries, and quirky cafes. I spend the morning exploring the unique stores and gaining inspiration from the local artists’ work.
In the afternoon, I head to a nearby library with a tranquil atmosphere and ample seating. The peaceful surroundings help me concentrate, and I make significant progress on my projects. As a digital nomad, this flexibility of choosing different workspaces to suit my mood is one of the reasons I love this lifestyle.
Thursday:
Feeling motivated, I dedicate today to an activity that nourishes both my mind and body. Lisbon offers an array of yoga studios, and today, I choose one located in the trendy neighborhood of Bairro Alto. The yoga session helps me find balance and clarity, allowing me to approach my work with renewed energy and focus.
In the afternoon, I attend a networking event for digital nomads at a co-working space. It is an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, make connections, and learn from fellow professionals in diverse industries. Lisbon’s vibrant digital nomad community helps foster collaboration and build meaningful relationships.
Friday:
As the workweek winds down, I decide to spend the morning exploring Lisbon’s eclectic street art scene. The city is home to numerous talented graffiti artists, and their vibrant murals add an artistic flair to the streets. The colorful walls serve as a backdrop for my morning photoshoot, allowing me to capture the essence of Lisbon’s creativity.
In the afternoon, I head back to a co-working space to wrap up my projects for the week. The friendly faces and the buzzing energy push me to go the extra mile and finish my tasks ahead of schedule. I’m grateful for the productive week and the artistic inspiration that Lisbon has offered.
As the sun sets over Lisbon, I reflect on my time in this beautiful city. Lisbon combines a vibrant work environment, rich history, and artistic charm, making it a perfect destination for digital nomads. This productive week has allowed me to strike a balance between work and exploration, leaving me excited for all the adventures that lie ahead in this digital nomad paradise.
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Okay, comments we get it. You’re upset with the super rich (probably not her) and you feel entitled to an apology/acknowledgment of inflation from Elena caused by the super rich (still not her). Right…Good luck to Elena on her solo fight to end digital nomad inflation around the world. Can’t wait for inflation to end once she finally acknowledges it!
That place is "Weekly from: $448". This is almost double the price of what a monthly rent used to be. This is what is driving us away from our capital. Please, PLEASE, reconsider the promotion of such place. This is killing Lisbon. Soon, it will only be an empty shell.
WHERE did you get the necklace in the "thoughts on co living" chapter??
7:21 is this the street where they filmed "Agent Stone"?
Given your frequent discussions on sustainability (which by the way encompasses not just environmental aspects but also social and economic dimensions), I believe it's important for you to acknowledge and respond to the criticisms regarding the influence of digital nomadism on the housing crisis, not only in Portugal but in other places as well.
I feel disheartened when I see people raising concerns about the inconsistencies between your sustainability rhetoric and the lack of attention to these issues. I greatly appreciate your style and aesthetics, but your silence on this matter suggests that some of your content may indeed stem only from a position of privilege.
How do people work at cafes sitting on stools or benches with no back? After 5 min my back is killing me
Lisbon looks incredible! really makes me want to go!
Why do you have a Russian name?
Hi Elena! Great that you enjoy Portugal and all its wonderful things it has to offer 🙂 However, please don't disregard in your content that digital nomadism is causing a huge housing crisis in Portugal, in particular, in Lisbon! It's disheartening to see my friends and family telling me about the crazy costs of living in Lisbon nowadays caused by digital nomads, who earn way more than the average Portuguese and can therefore afford to live there with competitive costs… Everyone knows that the problem in itself it's not people 'discovering' Portugal, but how the government is handling it. Im Portuguese and I dont even consider living in Lisbon anymore bc that's just as expensive as living in London for example… But still, much like the neighbourhoods in NYC, Lisbon is becoming aggressively gentrified, and to us, Portuguese folks it is heartbreaking. Digital nomads don't ignore the social context of the place you're landing in. Trust me, it will save everyone a lot of trouble.
So many negative comments on digital nomads causing inflation in that unknown place. Leave that place girl! Go to a better place with better people!
Amazing to see your videos since like 2018 and now you have a vlog in my country! and specially in one of the most beautiful cities in the world <333
This year, I was surprised (more like shocked) at the number of Americans (with no Portuguese roots) that have toured or who are already living in Portugal from what I've learned. Even some American riff-raff are appearing in the most rural areas which is odd to me while prices everywhere are shooting up in general across the country. The cultural shift is what worries me the most. Some folks like this young lady posting the video are fine as one can tell, but there are some wacky characters out there. Well, it's like I say: "All are welcome. Just don't fuck it up."
As an American with direct ties to Portugal, my concern is that it is going to end up that way eventually thanks to globalization and social media which I think does more harm than good.
Any way, it's the same thing to those who leave New York and California to migrate to Texas and Florida for a "better quality of life" or so they think. There are challenges/struggles everywhere so don't bring the ideology of the corrupt politics that you're fleeing from with you to the new place so that it doesn't also become contaminated and then it repeats itself.
I would not recommend the cities in Albania, only the nature 🙂
I miss Lisbon
My husband and I lived in Lisbon for a month, and the brunch scene was… so fantastic!
I don’t mean to sound weird .. but you have perfect beautiful skin.
Will you ever make a skincare routine or diet vide.. or whatever you do to keep it so perfect??
How come, productive? Saw nothing productive abut your week. Only futility and the same exploitative pseudo-cosmpolitan garbage of this kind of videos.
I simply can't stand influencers, bloggers, and DJs. Providing nothing of value while using others to pay for their travel.
Btw you chose music in spanish and not in portuguese and thats kinda lame
OOooohhh❤❤❤❤❤❤❤you ARE SO wonderful!!! Elena …❤❤❤ I dont know why. There is so many pretty girls. YOU excite me!!❤
Lisboa looks wonderful. I just booked a trip with the option “surprise destination”; I’ll know the destination only two days before leaving and one of the cities that I could get is Lisboa. After I watched this video, I really hope to get it. ❤Anyway loved the video as always. Kisses from Italy ❤
Hey Elena…is youtube your only job ? I don't really see alot of sponsored posts on your channel ,how do you cope ?
You're in my country! glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I just hoped having people here like digital nomads didn't make living so unaffordable to us
Those rooftop shots are so gorgeous!
Why is the video so over edited and choppy..
I work remotely but honestly I would never call myself digital nomad and speak and brag just because I work in different countries and its honestly not that amazing how this tiktokers YouTuber make that look like don’t believe everything you see in social media also when you share how cheap the place it is and affordable as American you are also being very selfish and affecting the locals cuz now a bunch of “digital nomads” moves temporarily to this places, rents and prices goes up for the locals it’s better when you keep it low and not brag to much about this on social media I don’t support this type of content
Omg I recognized Outsite immediately!! Good mems
Great tourist selfies.
Why the Mexican huapangos tho?
I am not saying the soundtrack should be 100% Portuguese, but huapangos have literally nothing to do with Portugal
this couldn’t have come at a better time! i’m going to outsite lisbon for a month next week and have been feeling a bit nervous about it as i’m someone who’s never lived in such a shared space but this is getting me excited!
I love your videos so much, I love the way you show us the city and you are such a lovely person
outsite seems like a cool concept, tho like you said theyre in more touristy areas. you mentioned one being in albania and georgia but i dont see that on their site? is there perhaps another company doing that? if so, can you share? thanks!
Digital Nomadism is the new trend we have invented to destroy the environment even more.
Digital nomads are making housing in cities like Lisbon unaffordable to local people:((
americans stay in america! europeans just hate them.