10 Cities In The World That Can Be The Main Choice Of Work While On Vacation

Illustration of working while on vacation. (Pexels/Aleksandar Pasaric)

JAKARTA - Work from anywhere (WFA) or work from anywhere at this time is a trend of working that is liked by many people. With this concept, a person can work anywhere without having to go to the office, even while on vacation or commonly called workation.

However, if you want to work while on vacation, especially abroad, make sure your destination has good internet quality, because the internet is very much needed for WFA. Quoted from Time Out, on Friday, August 8, 2025, there are 10 countries that are considered the most suitable to be the location for doing holidays while working.

The list of countries is published in the International Workplace Group's work from anywhere barometer' report. This report evaluates cities in the world based on different criteria such as broadband speed, transportation costs, climate, availability of flexible workspace, and access to nature.

As a result of the report, Japan's capital Tokyo has been named the best city in the world for workation. Tokyo scored 91 out of 120, for having a fast broadband advantage, high-end transportation infrastructure, security, and a new digital nomad visa launched in the spring of last year.

A high assessment was also obtained thanks to the location of Tokyo close to the mountains and national parks, the stunning sky view of the city, the variety of museums, and street snacks, making the city very suitable for vacations while working.

In the second position, the list is occupied by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with a score of 90. In this city, the cost of affordable living and launching 5G throughout the city is the reason he was chosen as one of the vacation destinations by working.

Then in third place is Budapest in Hungary, with a score of 89.5. High assessment of Budapest because the city has a strong connection, adequate transportation, and a large number of cultural spaces.

Meanwhile, here is a complete list of the 10 most suitable cities as vacation destinations while working that you can see.

1. Tokyo, Japan2. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil3. Budapest, Hungary4. Seoul, South Korea5. Barcelona, Spain6. Beijing, China7. Lisbon, Portugal8. Roma, Italy9. Paris, France10. Valletta, Italy