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Why Digital Nomads Are Falling in Love with Villages (Not Resorts)

The New York Times spotted the trend. But for remote workers and fully distributed teams, this is not about retreats — it’s about finding places that actually work for life.

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Jan 31, 2026
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The New York Times ran a piece in its DealBook newsletter about a curious trend: abandoned European villages being bought or rented for corporate retreats and off-sites.

Entire villages. Churches, schools, bars included.

Sounds wild. And yes — it kind of is.

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