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10 BEST International Cities for Black Nomads
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Jul 10, 2025
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Is America looking less and less like
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the place where you want to raise your
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kids? Have you been going to work every
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day and hearing this term called a
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digital nomad? Or maybe you don't know
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the term, but the lifestyle is exactly
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what you've been looking for. A digital
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nomad is defined as a person who earns a
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living working online in various
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locations of their choosing. While that
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might make it sound like you're pretty
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much James Bond with a laptop, something
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I think of myself as, most digital
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nomads do have a home base where they
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spend most of their time. But the search
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for the perfect city, one that balances
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affordability, stability, diversity, and
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easy access to work visas, can be
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daunting. Not every destination offers
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the welcoming atmosphere, infrastructure
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necessary for a seamless nomadic
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lifestyle. After digging through
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countless reports, indexes, and getting
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community feedback, a clear picture
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emerges. Certain cities just stand out
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as exceptional choices for black digital
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nomads, freelancers, creatives, and
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entrepreneurs seeking more than just a
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change of scenery. They want a true home
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abroad. In today's video, I have 10,
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yes, 10 international cities that would
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make great home bases for digital
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nomads. How did he do it?
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Yeah, that was horrible. Hi, my name is
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Jared and welcome to Black Excellence,
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where we celebrate all the ways black
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people pursue excellence in their
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everyday lives. Let's start our list of
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the best international cities for black
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digital nomads in a place that's a
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tapestry of culture and nature. First
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up, we have Cape Town, South Africa.
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Cape Town draws black nomads who seek
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connection to ancestrial roots without
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sacrificing modern amenities. The city's
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breathtaking landscapes, towering Table
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Mountain, sundrrench beaches are just
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the surface. According to Expatison, the
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website that compares two different
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cities and the cost of living in each
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one, the cost of living in Cape Town is
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roughly 60% cheaper than New York City.
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Though South Africa's overall GPI, aka
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the global peace index score, is a
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moderate 2.334,
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Cape Town remains one of the safer urban
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areas when nomads choose secure
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neighborhoods and digital nomad hubs.
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Cape Town's diverse communities offer a
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rich social fabric. The government's
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introduction of long-term visitor visas
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tailored for freelancers signals a
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growing recognition of the digital
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economy's importance. Reliable internet,
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an expanding tech sector, and a thriving
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creative scene round out Cape Town's
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appeal. Blending heritage and modernity
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in one vibrant package. At number two,
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we have a place where urban energy meets
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Afrolatinx heritage in Mexico City,
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Mexico. For nomads craving dynamic urban
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life infused with culture without going
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too far away from home, Mexico City is a
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natural choice. With living costs
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averaging $800 to $900 monthly, less
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than half the price of many US cities,
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this sprawling metropolis offers
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affordability alongside opportunity.
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Mexico's GPI score of approximately
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2.341
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reflects ongoing challenges nationally,
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but Mexico City itself is considered
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relatively safer than other regions,
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supported by vibrant neighborhoods and
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expanding expat communities. What sets
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Mexico City apart is its growing
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Afroxican population and a renaissance
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of Afrolatinx culture, giving black
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travelers spaces to connect socially and
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culturally. The temporary residence visa
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program allows remote workers to stay up
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to 4 years providing stability for those
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seeking long-term stays. Coupled with
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high-speed internet and abundant
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co-working spaces, Mexico City is an
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inviting hub for nomads blending work
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and culture. At number three, one of the
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cities honestly I'm sick of talking
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about. If I hear one more person
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recommend how awesome Lesbian Portugal
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is, I might give up this whole channel
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and move tomorrow. With its sun-kissed
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streets and historic charm, Lesbian has
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become a beacon for black nomads in
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Europe. The Portuguese capital offers a
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quality of life that's both rich in
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culture and surprisingly affordable.
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According to Numbio's 2025 data, living
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costs here are about 35% lower than in
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London or Paris. Portugal's ranking as
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the fourth safest country on the 2024
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Global Peace Index reassures those
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seeking stability in Europe. Beyond
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affordability and safety, Lisbon carries
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a unique cultural renaissance. Its
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Afropport community means black
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travelers can find pockets of
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familiarity alongside vibrant co-working
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hubs like Second Home. Portugal's
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progressive visa policy, especially the
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D7 and the emerging digital nomad visa,
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make long stays and work abroad
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accessible without red tape. For many,
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Lesban is more than a city. It's a
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gateway to Europe's best blend of oldw
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world charm and new world opportunity.
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Before we get to the end of the video,
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I'm glad to see that a lot of you guys
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are still with us, but let me know in
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the comments which one of these 10
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cities you would pick. I'm curious to
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see which one of these cities gets the
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most votes. At number four, we have a
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creative hub with AfroGerman roots in
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Berlin, Germany. Berlin's reputation as
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a haven for artists, entrepreneurs, and
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digital nomads is well-earned. Though
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not the cheapest European capital, its
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living costs remain 25 to 35% lower than
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London, making it an accessible base.
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Germany's strong safety profile, ranks
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17th globally with a GPI near 1.523,
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adds peace of mind. What makes Berlin
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particularly appealing to black nomads
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is its vibrant AfroGerman community and
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commitment to multiculturalism.
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Freelance visa programs are
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wellestablished, enabling creatives and
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entrepreneurs to work legally with
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relative ease. Afrocultural festivals
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and community centers provide social
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anchors, making Berlin not just a place
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to work, but a place of belonging. At
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number five, we have Africa's rising
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digital beacon, Kegali, Rwanda. Rwanda's
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capital, Kgali, has emerged as a quiet
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powerhouse for digital nomads seeking
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safety, innovation, and affordability.
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With monthly rents hovering between 300
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and $400, Kegali is remarkably
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affordable by global standards. Its
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global peace index score of 1.725 ranks
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it among Africa's safest countries,
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reflecting its political stability and
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strong governance. Though Wanda's ethnic
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diversity is limited compared to other
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cosmopolitan cities, Kegali's ethos of
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reconciliation and inclusivity creates a
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welcoming atmosphere. The government's
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streamlined e visas and digital nomad
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visa programs ease the path for remote
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workers while a budding tech ecosystem
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offers opportunities for entrepreneurs.
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Kegali's clean streets, reliable
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internet, and visionary urban planning
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make it an exciting destination for
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forwardthinking nomads. So, if you're
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looking for a great home base to explore
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Africa from, this East African nation is
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a great choice. Liberal values and
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diverse communities can be found in
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Amsterdam, Netherlands, and a whole lot
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of other stuff. Amsterdam's blend of
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historical canals and progressive values
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attracts black nomads from around the
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world. Though the city's higher cost of
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living may deter budget travelers, its
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strong infrastructure and cultural
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richness compensate. The Netherlands GPI
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score of approximately 1.556
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ensures a secure environment.
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Amsterdam's AfroCaribbean and Serene
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diasporas have long shaped the city's
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cultural landscapes with festivals and
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events celebrating black heritage. The
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country offers accessible freelance
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visas helping digital nomads establish
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legal residents easily. For those
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seeking a multicultural vibrancy,
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Amsterdam is a top contender. At number
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seven, we have a city that made the rest
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of the world high as heck. From past
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struggles to nomad hot spot, we have
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Medí, Colombia. Once known for its
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turbulent past, Medí's transformation is
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a beacon of hope and opportunity. With
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rents around $400 monthly and living
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costs 60% lower than many US cities,
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affordability is a key draw. Colombia's
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GPI of 2.432 432 reflects challenges at
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the national level. But Medí is
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considered one of the safer urban
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cinders. Increasingly favored by expats
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and nomads. The city's AfroColian
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culture is vibrant and growing with
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music, food, and festivals creating a
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rich tapestry for black travelers.
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Colombia's new digital nomad visa
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programs simplify long-term stays. And
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Medí's pleasant climate offers
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year-round comfort. For nomads seeking a
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blend of culture, community, and
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opportunity, Medí delivers. I am fully
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aware of recent news of American
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travelers, more specifically male
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travelers, being scammed and even facing
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violence in Colombia. So, you absolutely
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have to do your homework about where you
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go and who you deal with in this
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country. But a lot of expats do enjoy
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living in Colombia. Just be cautious
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even when visiting. At number eight, we
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have the digital nomad pioneer Talon
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Estonia. Talon has pioneered Europe's
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digital nomad movement with its
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cuttingedge egovernance and streamlined
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visa processes. Cost of living remains
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moderate with rents around only $600
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monthly. Estonia's GPI score of 1.473
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places it among the world's safest
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nations, adding, of course, to its
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appeal. While its black population is
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smaller, Talon's international community
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is growing. The digital nomad visa
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offers remote workers an easy entry
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point to Europe supported by strong
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internet infrastructure and innovative
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co-working spaces. For those seeking a
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modern techforward environment that not
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a lot of people might be talking about
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at the moment you can get ahead of this.
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Look into Estonia. If you're looking for
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somewhere that might become part of the
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United States, why not Toronto, Canada?
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If you're looking for somewhere that's
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kind of different from the US, but also
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very familiar, why not Toronto, Canada?
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Toronto's global reputation as one of
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the world's most multicultural cities
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make it a natural home for black nomads,
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especially Jamaicans. Despite higher
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costs, the city's extensive social
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services, safety, and quality of life
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are unmatched. Canada's GPI score of
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1.276
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ranks it amongst the top peaceful
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countries worldwide. But make sure you
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stay out of the six. According to drink,
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Toronto boasts vibrant black communities
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from the Caribbean, Africa, and beyond,
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offering cultural festivals, support
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networks, and entrepreneurial
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opportunities. The country's work
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permits and startup visas facilitate
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legal stays for entrepreneurs and remote
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workers. In Toronto, diversity isn't
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just a buzzword, it's a lived
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experience. And at number 10, for
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tropical vibes with urban energy, we
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have Bangkok, Thailand. You know,
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Thailand was going to be on this list.
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Bangkok offers an irresistible
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combination of affordability, culture,
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and modern amenities. With monthly rents
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between $400 and $600, the city's cost
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of living appeals to budget conscious
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nomads. Thailand's GPI of 2.051 reflects
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political fluctuations, but Bangkok
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remains stable for most travelers.
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Though its black population is small,
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the growing expat and nomad communities
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create spaces for connection. Visa
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options like the special tourist visa
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and digital nomad visa pilots increase
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accessibility. Bangkok's rich culinary
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scene, cultural landmarks, and buzzing
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co-working spaces create a vibrant
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backdrop for work and life. For black
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nomads, choosing where to plant roots,
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even temporarily, is about more than
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affordability or internet speed. It's
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about finding cities where you can feel
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safe, accepted, and inspired. From
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Lesbian's sundappled plazas to Kegali's
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visionary skyline, these 10 cities
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represent more than points on a map.
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They are thriving communities where
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culture, opportunity, and peace
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intersect. Whether you're a freelancer,
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creative, or entrepreneur, these cities
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offer not just a place to work remotely,
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but a space to grow, connect, and thrive
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as a black nomad in a global world.
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Which city do you think you would move
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to if you had to from this list? Let me
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know in the comments. And also go check
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out my last video about AI taking your
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jobs and how you could use that as a
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digital nomad. Don't forget to hit that
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