If It’s Trending, It’s Probably Too Late: A Slightly Uncomfortable Guide for Digital Nomads

Why choosing your next base like a tourist is the fastest way to burn out—and what to actually look for if you plan to live, not just pass through.

There’s something almost tragic—if you look at it from the right angle—in the way digital nomads choose where to go next.

Every summer, like clockwork, a new list pops up. “Top trending destinations.” “Hidden gems.” “Underrated cities you must visit before everyone else does.” The wording changes slightly, the logic doesn’t. A place gets picked up by a c…