Latest Articles on Digital Nomads and Remote Working
Our 7th Workation in the Swiss Alps Is Underway: Autumn 2026 in Lenk
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 Switzerland's...
Is a VPN Worth It When Traveling? What It Does — and What It Doesn’t Do
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
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?
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
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...
Why Long-Stay Remote Workers Create More Value Than Weekend Tourists
Every year, tourism organisations celebrate the same figures. Number of arrivals. Hotel occupancy. International visitors. Average daily spend. These metrics have been used for decades to evaluate whether a destination is succeeding. But they don't tell the whole...
The Ultimate Remote Work Travel Gear Guide
Working remotely has never been easier. Modern laptops are lighter than ever, portable monitors fit into a backpack, and eSIM technology allows remote workers to stay connected within minutes of landing in a new country. Yet, having access to better technology doesn't...
Why Off-Season Is the Best-Kept Secret in Remote Work Travel
Every digital nomad guide tells you the same thing: chase the sun. Go to Bali in the dry season, Lisbon in the spring, the Greek islands in July. Follow the high season, follow the crowds, follow the influencers. It's terrible advice. If you actually work remotely —...
What Happens When International Remote Workers Spend Three Months in a Small Bosnian Town?
For the second time, we brought together a group of international remote workers in Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Over the course of three months, participants from countries including the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, the United Kingdom,...
10 Remote Careers That Thrive in the AI Era (And Pay Extremely Well)
For years, remote work discussions focused on one question: "Can this job be done remotely?" In 2026, that question is largely settled. Millions of professionals now work remotely, either full-time or in hybrid setups. The more interesting question has become: Which...
Are Destinations Overlooking Their Most Valuable Visitors?
Most destinations are obsessed with visitor numbers. More arrivals. More overnight stays. More bookings. But what if one of the most valuable visitor segments isn't staying for 2-5 days, but for 30, 60, or even 90 days? After several years of running workations and...
Mobility Without Visibility: Why International Professionals Need More Than the 183‑Day Rule
Mobility now creates tax and immigration exposure long before most people realise it, and the old rule of thumb — “as long as I never cross 183 days, I’m fine” — no longer reflects how authorities actually assess residency and compliance. For expats, globally mobile...
AI Is Replacing Jobs Faster Than You Think — What’s Next?
For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence was reassuring. “AI won’t replace jobs — it will just assist humans.” But that narrative is starting to crack. Not in a dramatic, overnight way — but in a quiet, accelerating shift that many people are...
The Death of Digital Nomads? Why the Term Is Losing Relevance
For over a decade, the term digital nomad has defined a generation of professionals who broke free from traditional office life. It painted a clear image: a laptop, a beach, and the freedom to work from anywhere. But today, something is shifting. Quietly, but...
Could smaller towns like Bovec become the future of remote work hubs in Europe?
Over the past few years, remote work has fundamentally reshaped how — and where — we live. While major cities like Lisbon, Barcelona, and Berlin initially captured the attention of digital nomads, a quieter shift is now underway. A growing number of remote...
Best Remote Jobs in 2026: High-Demand Careers for a Location-Independent Lifestyle
Remote work is no longer a trend. It’s infrastructure. In 2026, the real question is no longer “Can I work remotely?” but: 👉 Which jobs are actually designed to work remotely long-term? Because not every role translates well into a distributed environment....
AI and Remote Work: What Professionals Need to Know in 2026
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way people work. Over the past two years, tools such as generative AI assistants, automation platforms, and advanced analytics systems have moved from experimental technologies to everyday productivity tools. For...
The Rise of Slow Remote Work: Why Professionals Are Choosing 1–3 Month Workations
For many years, the image of the remote worker or digital nomad was relatively simple: a laptop on a beach, a new country every few weeks, and a lifestyle defined by constant movement. But something interesting has started to happen over the last few years. While...