When Sifted visited the world’s first “digital nomad village” in Madeira last year, it was easy to see the appeal. The loosely organised community, nestled on the so-called “island of eternal spring”, offers remote workers an alluring mix of winter sun, a lively calendar of events and all the fast wifi and infrastructure you could need to make a smooth landing.
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