Our 7th Workation in the Swiss Alps Is Underway: Autumn 2026 in Lenk

Sep 21, 2026 | Destinations, Workation

There is something particularly satisfying about returning to a destination that has gradually become part of the story of what we are building. In September 2026, Hubs Travel launched its seventh workation edition in Lenk, a small Alpine village in...

Is a VPN Worth It When Traveling? What It Does — and What It Doesn’t Do

Sep 17, 2026 | Digital Nomad FAQ, Digital Nomad Tips, Tools

A VPN appears on almost every digital nomad packing list. We are told to use one in airports, hotels and cafés. VPN companies warn that public Wi-Fi is dangerous. Travel influencers promote discount codes. Some remote workers leave their VPN connected permanently,...

How to Choose an Airbnb for Remote Work: The 15 Things to Check Before Booking

Sep 15, 2026 | Business, Digital Nomad Tips, Remote Working

Booking an Airbnb for a holiday is relatively forgiving. The mattress might be slightly uncomfortable. The Wi-Fi might be slower than expected. There might be construction happening next door. The dining table might not be particularly pleasant to sit at. For a...

How Much Internet Speed Do You Actually Need to Work Remotely?

Sep 13, 2026 | Digital Nomad Tips, Remote Working

Remote work has created a strange obsession with internet speed. An apartment advertises 100 Mbps Wi-Fi and it sounds good. A coworking space promotes 500 Mbps and it sounds even better. Fibre connections offering 1 Gbps can make anything slower seem inadequate. But...

Can Your Employer Tell You’re Working Abroad? How AI Is Changing Remote Work Compliance

Sep 11, 2026 | Business, Digital Nomad FAQ, Remote Working

One of the great promises of remote work was simple: if your job can be done from a laptop, does it really matter where that laptop happens to be? For millions of remote workers, that question quickly became practical. A few weeks working from Spain. A month with...