Quiz — Which Western European City Would You Live in as a Digital Nomad?

Introduction

Western Europe is somewhere you might dream of spending a summer but worry about falling into the clichés, tourist traps, and spending a small fortune. But not to worry! We’ve picked three of the most popular cities for digital nomads to help you choose the perfect place for you. I hope you find this fun and learn a bit about yourself and what you’re looking for in a city to live in.

Quiz

Question 1: What would be your ideal daytime activity?

a. Being a history buff; visiting famous and poignant landmarks.

b. Grabbing a surfboard and hitting the beach!

c. Wandering around and marveling at masterpieces of art and architecture.

Question 2: Pick a Monthly budget

a. Midrange

b. Low

c. High

Question 3: What’s your ideal nightlife scene?

a. Going wild and staying up till the sun comes back up. I’m all about clubs.

b. Hanging out at an intimate venue with live music and good food.

c. Being all dressed up, sipping mojitos in a nice bar.

Question 4. Speaking of nightlife, choose a drink!

a. Berliner Weiße mit Schuss (sour, cloudy wheat beer and a schuss (shot) of red raspberry or green waldmeister syrup)

b. A sip of ginjinha or Ginja (sour cherry liqueur)

c. A glass of vermouth! (an aromatic fortified wine)

Question 5: You need a day trip outside the city, where do you want to go?

a. I want to head to a lake where I can have a picnic, take a swim and rent a rowing boat.

b. I want to see some cultural heritage and wander around a Moorish castle or a grand palace.

c. I want to head up into the mountains, maybe do some hiking or a wine tour.

Question 6: Pick something for dinner

a. “Currywurst mit Pommes!” (Sausages with fries and a curry sauce)

b. Piri Piri chicken (spit-roasted or chargrilled chicken in a spicy marinade)

c. Arròs Negre (squid ink rice with seafood)

Bonus question (Deduct a point for the one you choose) What’s your pet peeve?

a. Cities with cold Winters!

b. Cities that aren’t very walkable with lots of hills and rough pavements.

c. Cities that are too busy or touristy.

Results

Now tote up your scores!

If you got:

Mostly A you got BERLIN

Berlin is a vibrant and trendy city where you work hard and party harder. It’s a wonderful hub for start-ups and entrepreneurs and a great place to meet other like-minded professionals.

Renowned for its iconic nightclubs, crazy nightlife, and cool culture, you’re bound to have fun. Take some time to explore the history of Berlin fully, and you will learn a lot! Guzzle incredible beers and fill up on German comfort food like Apfelstrudel, Currywurst, and Schnitzel.

Mostly B you got LISBON

If you love the coast, then Lisbon is the city for you. It’s a relaxed city that almost feels more like a beach town and is renowned as a surfer paradise. If you like a good café or bakery, then you’re in for a treat, famous for its pastries, in particular, Pastel de Nata, a Portuguese egg custard tart.

If you want more of a relaxed pace of life and a cheaper cost of living than a lot of Western Europe, Lisbon is a great option.

Mostly C you got BARCELONA

If you love art and architecture, then Barcelona is the place for you. It was the home of the work of both Antoni Gaudí and Salvador Dalí, and there are some beautiful sights to see of both!

For those who like the hustle and bustle of a busy city. There are lots of tapas to try in great little bars all over the city. Wash it down with a smooth glass of wine or excellent vermouth. For day trips, you can choose from heading up into the mountains or relaxing on the beach.

Conclusion

I feel so lucky to live in Europe and have these incredible places on my doorstep. To be honest, I’ve never met a European city that I don’t like! There’s such much variety, history, and culture to experience!

Of course, these aren’t the only options; there are so many stunning cities in Western Europe to travel to or live in. These are examples to think about what’s important to you in terms of cost of living, activities, food, and nightlife, to name a few.

If you would like to look at these places in more detail and have access to all sorts of metrics to compare locations, I highly recommend the Nomad List website.

Nomad List — Best Places to Live for a Digital Nomad

Or pick up a copy of 'Western Europe-Lonely Planet' (Affiliate link)

I hoped you enjoyed the quiz and had fun!

This story was originally published on Medium

Georgina Nelson. Traveller. Writer. Photographer. Yoga teacher.

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