A Caribbean nation sharing the island of Hispaniola with Haiti on its western border, the Dominican Republic is a fascinating region from its culture to its geographic diversity. Known for its stunning and pristine beaches, swish resorts, dense rainforest, savannah plains and highlands, it has a Spanish colonial history dating back 500 years.

Dominica should be on the list of places to seek out when wandering around the world with your laptop in your backpack, as it is extremely well wired with even the most basic guesthouse squatting in the rainforest being connected to the Internet. You won't be able to surf any porn sites or sites deemed dubious by the government as harmful or promoting violence as they are blocked, but at least you can get creative with your work or send an email. The government is attempting to make the Internet available to all of its citizens with a "One Tablet per Child Program" and free Wi-Fi access for all schools is a part of the vision to making it a reality. It has also instigated numerous Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the city of San Domingo and has extended its fiber optics network to provide faster and more reliable Internet.

Throughout Latin America you will find enterprising ecosystems of startups with several technology companies emerging. The country is facing the opportunity to generate wealth and employment via new business in attracting foreign startups wishing to base their operations in an area of new users. Considered to have one of the most advanced telecommunications infrastructures in Latin America, Dominica should definitely be on your nomadic radar.

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