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Best Places to Work Remotely

Person working remotely from a café

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With working from away becoming increasingly common, more people are swapping the kitchen table for somewhere with a view and plenty of coffee shops.

Many hybrid workers are taking flexible working one step further by choosing destinations that combine practical places to work with time to explore once the working day is over.

UK Locations for Working From Away

Brighton

The Lanes are home to independent cafés such as Trading Post Coffee Roasters and LOST in the Lanes, where visitors can settle in with a laptop rather than simply pick up a coffee to go.

The seafront also offers a convenient place to take a walk and reset between work calls.

Birmingham

Digbeth, also known as Birmingham's creative quarter, has a collection of independent coffee shops, including Medicine Bakery.

It offers premium coffee without the higher prices often associated with larger cities such as London.

Cambridge

Cambridge has been shaped around places to work and study for centuries, making it a natural choice for a productive change of scene.

That tradition continues in its café culture, with places such as Sage Café and Bean Theory offering spots to focus on a project or settle in for a working session.

Working From Away Outside the UK

Lisbon

Lisbon shares the same time zone as the UK and has become known for its brunch and coffee-shop scene.

Hygge Café offers brunch platters and coffee, making it a place to start the working day before heading to Praça do Comércio once work is finished.

Budapest

Budapest combines affordability, history and access to coworking spaces such as KAPTÁR, where day passes are available.

After work, visitors can explore St Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Workcation Tips

Pack Some Power

A compact power strip can help keep a laptop, phone and tablet charged when a hotel room has limited plug sockets.

Tune Out and Zone In

Noise-cancelling headphones can help reduce distractions and make it easier to focus in an unfamiliar environment.

Arrive Early

Getting to a workspace early improves the chance of finding a comfortable seat with a plug socket nearby.

Plan Your Next Work-From-Away Break

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