Why Northern Ireland is a great country for coliving
I loved my month in Northern Ireland. The people are warm and full of stories. Cities like Belfast and Derry feel small and lively. There is old stone, bright murals, and music spilling from pubs. The weather is cool and often wet. For sun lovers this will be hard. Most travellers enjoy the changeable skies and green hills.
Cost of living is gentler than big London life. You can find cheap eats and comfy cafés to work in. Internet in cities is solid. I used coworking spaces in Belfast and a café with reliable Wi Fi in Portrush. There are meetups and a slow growing nomad crowd. I once wandered into a late ceilidh and ended up dancing with locals. I also joined a small surf group at Whiterocks Beach.
There is hiking, castles, coastal drives, and small festivals. For some, this will be amazing. For others, the quiet nights might feel too quiet. I left wanting to come back.