{"id":798519,"date":"2024-11-05T06:39:10","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=798519"},"modified":"2024-11-05T06:39:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T04:39:15","slug":"slowmad-malta-digital-nomads-meet-island-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/industry-news\/798519\/slowmad-malta-digital-nomads-meet-island-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Slowmad Malta &#8211; Digital nomads meet island life\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a digital nomad, you are never far off from plotting the next stop on your remote work road trip planner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a bustling metropolis is ideal for a short stop, sometimes chronic life travellers find themselves wanting to slow down and plant roots in places they can also call home for a longer period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt\/?utm_source=Businesstech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=November+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about the Malta Nomad Residence Permit.<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Slowmad is the term used for digital nomads who want to slow down and do things at a mild and tranquil pace while fulfilling their professional commitments and earning a living.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelling slow comes with several benefits, including rejuvenation and the ability to sit with yourself and learn or rediscover parts of yourself that a busy 9-to-5 lifestyle has buried deep inside of you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malta\u2019s digital nomad visa offers an excellent opportunity for slowmads, who can renew their one-year Nomad Residence Permit three times, for a maximum stay of four years in the heart of the blue Mediterranean Sea.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This European Island offers the promise of a unique experience and a chance to work remotely, away from the hustle and bustle of big cities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you find no value or fulfilment in trading one busy city for another, consider a change in scenery and routine, to break away from the daily grind.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the Maltese island of Gozo is perfect for your next adventure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-798525\" srcset=\"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Residency-Malta-Nomad-In-article-image-1200x675-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Gozo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Imagine a sleepy village on a hot summer afternoon or a mild winter evening. Quiet streets with tiny buildings built so close together you can barely tell where one begins and the other ends. Shops with bead curtains at the doors, and the scent of freshly baked bread early in the morning.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is Gozo &#8211; a beautiful island that has moved with the times while retaining the charm and character of local life from decades past.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The locals are among the friendliest you will ever meet, and many \u2013 especially from older generations \u2013 opt to live a quiet and simple life in their local villages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many small businesses, like bakeries and restaurants, are family-owned, and that perhaps explains the scrumptious food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will find it hard to pick somewhere to eat, not because there is a lack of options, but because they are so abundant, and all of them so incredibly exquisite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many towns and villages have small bars frequented daily by the locals, and you are likely to meet some interesting characters while you are milling about.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you would like some alone time, there are plenty of pretty beaches, both rocky and sandy, and the island is so small that you can easily walk from one locality to the next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agritourism is on the rise as are yoga retreats, and if you\u2019re looking for an introspective trip, you will not be disappointed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is so much to see in Gozo, with world heritage gems like the Cittadella, perched high up overlooking the town of Victoria; some of the oldest neolithic temples in the world like the \u0120gantija; pristine, secluded and idyllic swimming spots like M\u0121arr ix-Xini; and beautiful baroque churches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And you can rest your mind \u2013 in spite of its quiet, serene quality, Gozo is still incredibly well-serviced, with all the government services you\u2019d need, banks and shops available for your daily needs, as well as high-speed connectivity for your remote working requirements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Connections to Malta are also available by ferry several times a day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget, the farther away you are from Malta\u2019s centres, the more reasonable the price of accommodation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So give yourself the gift of a quaint and quiet life in the heart of the Mediterranean.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nomad.residencymalta.gov.mt\/?utm_source=Businesstech&amp;utm_medium=Article&amp;utm_term=November+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for more information about the Malta Nomad Residence Permit.\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gozo is a sleepy island that blends high-speed connectivity for your remote work, with a peaceful lifestyle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":57,"featured_media":798524,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10459],"tags":[19579,20914,16908],"class_list":["post-798519","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-industry-news","tag-digital-nomads","tag-malta-nomad","tag-residency-malta-agency"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/57"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=798519"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":798526,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/798519\/revisions\/798526"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/798524"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=798519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=798519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=798519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}