Digital nomads love The Flying Pig Beach—here’s why.
The rise of Digital Nomads
Have you ever dreamed of joining the digital nomads, working from anywhere—a city café, a beachside cabana, a fancy hotel room, or even the top of a mountain? Digital nomads need only a laptop and their knowledge to make a living, support themselves, and enjoy a more flexible lifestyle. The rise in digital nomads over the last 5 years has been remarkable with more people desiring the freedom that this kind of work offers. American digital nomads rose 147% since 2019 with over 18 million Americans describing themselves as such. This trend is quickly becoming even more commonplace in Europe. People traveling between countries, meeting people and experiencing culture all whilst earning money.
Why The Netherlands?
Why not the Netherlands? That should be the question! In the heart of Europe, with incredibly easy and quick travel to multiple countries surrounding us, the Netherlands is in the ideal location for digital nomad who is looking to set up for a few months in Europe. There’s cycling routes and great public transport infrastructure throughout the country. So, there’s no real need for you to own a car whilst here. The Netherlands has an incredible mix of culture, history and entertainment. Every major city boasts multiple museums, bars and wonderful architecture.
Legal information
If you’re a European citizen, then obviously you can live and work in The Netherlands without any hassle. The Dutch government also offers a visa for non-Eu citizens, this is called a Netherlands long-stay or MVV Visa. It is known as a self-employed residence permit, which is the equivalent of a digital nomad visa. This visa allows you to enter the Netherlands and reside there as a foreign professional. As a self-employed person in the Netherlands, you must pay taxes and, furthermore, comply with local laws regulating independent workers.
Why The Flying Pig Beach Hostel?
At The Flying Pig Beach Hostel, we offer the perfect combination of factors for digital nomads. Enjoy affordable accommodation in private or dorm rooms with an onsite kitchen, fully stocked bar, and sun terrace. During the day, our relaxed and cozy common area and bar provide ample seating, hot coffee, and fast Wi-Fi—perfect for working. In the evening, the bar becomes a lively meeting place for guests and locals to socialize, enjoy drinks, listen to music, or play pool. Nightly activities like karaoke, quiz nights, and themed parties ensure there’s never a dull moment. We’re just a 2-minute walk from the beach, so take a quick swim on your lunch break! Noordwijk is only a 30-minute bus ride from Leiden, where you can catch a train to Amsterdam and explore the rest of the country. The Flying Pig Beach Hostel is your ideal base for work and play.
