Latest Articles on Digital Nomads and Remote Working
How to Find Flow: Mastering Focus as a Digital Nomad
We all do our best work when focused and “in the zone”, but it can be challenging to reach that Zen state when working as a digital nomad. If you are working from your accommodation, a noisy café, or a busy coworking space, there are so many distractions that can rob...
Managers vs Employees: Clash of Perspectives on Remote Work
Checkr has just published the findings of a new survey about manager and employee priorities in 2024. The team interviewed 3,000 managers and employees to learn what they think about important workplace issues. Unfortunately, it seems like the two teams fall on...
Balancing Freedom and Stability: Navigating Remote Work and Digital Nomadism
There is a growing trend for clear-cutting of work life and personal living areas. The upcoming trend of remote work and the feature of digital nomads operating outside an office and from anywhere around the world allow people to get out of the office working routine...
Should Remote Workers be Paid Less than In-Office Staff?
The question of whether companies can or should pay remote workers less than their counterparts in the office is not a new one. But the debate is boiling up again after a survey published by the spend management platform Pleo in February 2024. Their survey of small...
Top Countries for Safe and Drinkable Tap Water
When traveling, determining whether you can drink from the local water supply, in other words tap water, is always one of the first things that you should check. While people might talk about “Bali Belly” and the “Rangoon Runs”, it is usually not the food that gives...
Best Laptops for Digital Nomads in 2024
If you are a digital nomad, your laptop is a hugely important part of your world. It is where you generate your livelihood, what you use to keep in touch with family and friends, and the hub from which you manage all your travel activities. Having the right laptop is...
Gringo Go Home: Mexico City Struggling with Digital Nomads
Not long ago we published a post about the potential negative impact that the major influx of digital nomads has had on Lisbon, Portugal, and how locals are starting to pull up the welcome mat. Now it seems that Mexico City, a very popular digital nomad destination,...
Is the Digital Nomad Lifestyle Right for You? Pros and Cons
For years, digital nomads have been praising the lifestyle and telling others that it is the way to live while posting fantastic photos from impossibly beautiful destinations. This was definitely the general consensus when the digital nomad lifestyle was aspirational...
5 Innovations in Remote Collaboration and Dynamic Teams
As many companies are now taking a remote-first approach to work, demand for innovative new technologies that will facilitate and enable remote collaboration and dynamic teamwork is on the rise. The innovation sector is sure to respond, and we fully expect to see a...
Italy Digital Nomad Visa: Your Guide to La Dolce Vita
Digital nomads can enjoy La Dolce Vita in Italy now that the comprehensive guidelines and requirements for the Italy Digital Nomad Visa have been approved. This visa has been in the works since January 2022, so we are pleased that we finally have the green light. But...
Digital Nomad Salaries and Income: Myth vs. Reality
Many myths circulate about how much money and how well you can live as a digital nomad. But is it realistic to imagine that you can earn US$50,000+ per year working only a couple of hours a day while spending only a few hundred a month living in a beach paradise and...
Why Europe is the Perfect Hub for Digital Nomads
While digital nomads tend to seek out a more affordable cost of living, it is not Southeast Asia nor South America that has emerged as the world’s most popular digital nomad regions. Europe, with its accessibility and diversity, has become the most popular travel...
Top 10 Spring Destinations for Digital Nomads
Spring is upon us, and it is the perfect time to travel as we are in the “shoulder season” for many destinations. In the Northern Hemisphere, the weather is finally warming up and things are turning green, while in the Southern Hemisphere, the sweltering heat of the...
Top Eco-Friendly Digital Nomad Destinations for Sustainable Travel
While there are a lot of wonderful things about the digital nomad lifestyle, it is also true that it’s not good for the planet. Constantly traveling long distances by plane or car increases your carbon footprint, potentially to as much as 30 times that of the average...
Best Cultural Capitals for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
If you are a remote worker and a culture buff, you may be interested in seeking out culturally rich cities to visit as a digital nomad. These are cities full of historic sites, fascinating museums, cultural venues, music festivals, and a modern innovative art vibe,...
The Remote Work Revolution: Reshaping the Future of Work
The remote work revolution is with us and there is no pulling the breaks on the transformation of the workforce now. Before the pandemic, it was estimated that about 7% of US employees worked completely remotely, while around 37% of jobs could be done fully remotely....
Profile and Motives of Digital Nomads: Debunking Stereotypes
We often have a very fixed idea of what a digital nomad looks like. Perhaps a man around the age of 30 from a wealthy country who works in an area such as programming, probably single and without kids. But how accurate is this description? Many digital nomad...
10 Best Affordable Cities for Digital Nomads Around the World
Digital nomads often choose to seek out destinations with an affordable cost of living. This helps offset the cost of travel, lets you live better as your money goes further, and can help you save as you start on your digital nomad journey. But finding budget-friendly...