The Remote Year Blog

Here are 10 reasons to get out of the midwest and into the world — Chicago will still be there when you get back.

Book-smart vs. street-smart: why not be a little bit of both? Here's why you need a real-world education to match your classroom education.

Bye bye, 9 to 5 - hello to a life of freedom and flexibility. We're giving you 3 quick ways to escape the traditional workday.

There's a widely-shared idea that to be able to travel full-time, you'll have to quit your job. It's a lie. Today, you really can have it all.

Miss that magic feeling of being on the road? Our friend Taylor Buonocore Guthrie from Convers(ate) shares her tips for bringing the traveling spirit into every day.

People have long said that spending time on the road alters your personality, your mindset and your perspective. Now it's confirmed by research.

So your company doesn't offer a paid sabbatical? Don't let that stop you from living your life - your way.

These are the books that are going to give you new perspective and allow you to grow - all recommended by Remotes!

Connection comes first. Hear what our friends at StartingBloc have to say about the importance of community.

The question isn't, “Should I travel the world for a year?” It’s: “Where should I go first?”

#LifeGoals. Use these 7 ideas to turn your every day into your dream life.

Spoiler alert: spending a significant portion of your day in a car, on a bus or on a train is not doing you any favors - personally or professionally.

Change is the only constant during a year of travel. Do any of these growth moments sound familiar to you?

How can you tell if it's *actually* the right time to make a major life change? You can't. That's the beauty of it.

What are you searching for? Do you feel like there's something missing in your life? Let's change that.

You don't have to be stuck. This doesn't have to be all there is. Time to break free from your routine and create the life that you want to live.

Greg Caplan, Founder and CEO of Remote Year, lays out his vision for the world in the first of our Founder's Posts.

You know that you want more out of life, but you don't know how to make your next move. Start with these five personal development ideas.