How to work remotely and travel? Check our remote work and travel blog for stories from our global community of remote workers, and tips and tricks for working remotely.

Remote Year Blog: How to Work Remotely and Travel Often

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Looking for a remote job? Take a look at Remote Year's guide on how to find a remote job and learn everything you should know to get the process started! 

How To Find a Remote Job | Explained by Remote Year

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So you want freedom, flexibility *and* a large salary? Look no further than these 13 location independent jobs.

13 Location Independent Jobs That Will Make You Rich

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Professionals have more power than ever before to live their lives in the way that they want to: traveling, and prioritizing their personal happiness without giving up their ambition of having a successful career. So why are they holding back?

Don’t Quit Your Job to Live Your Dream Life

Thailand Digital Nomad Visa

Wondering what it's like for digital nomads in Thailand? Check out our guide and learn everything from the Thailand digital nomad visa to the cost of living.

Thailand Digital Nomad Visa | A Guide by Remote Year

Workation - Everything You Need To Know by Remote Year

Is your colleague going on a workation and wondering what it means? Learn everything you need to know about workations and how to plan one with Remote Year!

Best Places to Work Remotely

Trying to figure out what are the best cities for remote workers? Take a look at Remote Year's 20 best places to work remotely and learn from our experts! 

20 Best Places to Work Remotely by Remote Year’s Experts

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Looking for jobs you can do from anywhere? Take a look at Remote Year’s work from anywhere guide and learn about all the careers you can do from anywhere!

Jobs You Can Do From Anywhere | Explained by Remote Year

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Take a look at Remote Year’s guide on how to find remote jobs and learn about what remote work is, the benefits and the best ways to get a remote job.

How to Find Remote Jobs Beginners Guide | Remote Year

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

Want to become a digital nomad in Portugal? Learn everything you need to know with Remote Year, from the Portugal digital nomad visa to the cost of living.

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa | Explained by Remote Year

The Cost of Living in Portugal - A Guide for Digital Nomads

Want to know how much it actually costs to live in Portugal? Take a look at our guide on the cost of living in Portugal, and start planning your move today!  

The Cost of Living in Portugal A Guide for Digital Nomads

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As remote workers, we love a digital tool that makes our lives easier. Learn about some of the best digital nomad tools that will help you stay productive.

12 Best Digital Nomads Tools | Recommended by Remote Year

Mexico Digital Nomad Visa

Want to become a digital nomad in Mexico? Check out our guide and learn everything you need to know, from the Mexico digital nomad visa to the cost of living.

Mexico Digital Nomad Visa - Explained by Remote Year

How To Find a Digital Nomad Community

Thinking about joining a digital nomad community? Take a look at Remote Year's guide on how to find digital nomad communities and see what fits you best. 


How To Find a Digital Nomad Community | Remote Year

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Why should you work remotely in Santiago? This Latin American gem has become a hub for creative, ambitious professionals who want to find a balance between urban comfort and proximity to nature.

5 Reasons Why Santiago is a Hot Spot for Remote Workers

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Remote work is on the rise. How do people work remotely, why do they work remotely and what are some common misconceptions about remote work?

What is Remote Work?

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As a remote worker, the world is your oyster. Take a look at our guide on some of the best places to work remotely and explore the world as you see fit.

Best Places to Work Remotely - A Guide by Remote Year

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Wondering how to figure out what to do with your life? Find what your life is missing, set some goals and prepare for personal development with Remote Year.

How to Figure Out What To Do With Your Life | Remote Year

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Janet Rouss is an author, professional speaker, brand engineer and passionate explorer who traveled the world with Remote Year Ikigai. When she is not traveling the world, she is inspiring others to be courageous from her home in Toronto, Canada.

What Just Happened? Processing My Year as a Digital Nomad

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Minimalist travel is a form of traveling wherein the traveler only packs the material possessions that are absolutely necessary and nothing more.

How to Embrace Minimalist Travel with a Nomadic Lifestyle

How to Work Remotely and Travel Guide - Remote Year

Does traveling while working remotely sound like a dream to you? Take a look at Remote Year’s guide on how to work remotely and travel and make it happen.

How to Work Remotely and Travel Guide | Remote Year

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Working remotely is a journey - and you don't have to do it on your own. Remote Year helps you to be successful every step of the way, from the conversation with your boss to staying connected around the world.

How Remote Year Sets You Up For Success While Working Remotely

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Don't let fear hold you back from living your life the way you want to. Here's our expert advice on why you should ask to work remotely and how to do it.

Go Ahead, Ask to Work Remotely. (You Won’t Get Fired)

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Wondering what the future of remote work is? Learn with Remote Year how this field is changing and how the future of remote work can and might effect you. 

The Future of Remote Work

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Managing a remote team? Take a look at Remote Year’s guide on how to manage a remote team and learn about the challenges and get some pro tips from our experts.

How to Manage a Team Remotely – A Guide by Remote Year

Digital Nomad Visa: Explained by Remote Year

Thinking about joining the digital nomad life? Take a look at our complete guide on digital nomad visas and learn everything you need to know to apply!

Digital Nomad Visa - Explained by Remote Year’s Experts

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Starting a remote job or working from home? Take a look at Remote Year’s 20 tips on how to work from home or remotely to learn useful tips from the experts! 

20 Tips on How to Work From Home or Remotely | Remote Year

Is Cape Town Safe?

Wondering how safe Cape Town, South Africa is? Take a look at our complete guide – and learn everything you need to know to be prepared for a safe visit.

Is Cape Town Safe? – The Complete Guide by Remote Year 

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Wondering how to get a remote job? This step-by-step guide is going to be your new best friend. You're just a few steps away from finding the remote jobs you've been looking for.

So You're Looking For a Remote Job...

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As a fully-distributed company, we know that remote work *works*. Here are four arguments to help you bring flexibility to your organization.

4 Arguments that HR Professionals Should Make for Remote Work

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Ready for a life of flexibility and potential? Baby steps. Here are all the tips you need to work remotely one day a week.

How to Start Working Remotely One Day a Week

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Looking for a remote job and not quite sure where to start? Here are some of the best remote job boards websites to help you get the job of your dreams!

The Top 7 Remote Job Boards Websites | Remote Year

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Looking for a remote job? We've curated a list of the most common location independent careers to help you get started.

11 Most Common Location Independent Careers

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Think you can't work remotely with your skillset? Here are some location independent jobs that will surprise you! Learn with Remote Year how to get started.

The Top 9 Location Independent Jobs That Will Surprise You

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As an on-the-move professional, a comfortable and productive workspace is essential. Learn with Remote Year how to figure out your remote working setup! 

Figure Out Your Remote Working Setup With Remote Year

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We’ve put together some of the most interesting remote work statistics, so you can see what the current remote work landscape is like and learn from it.

10 Remote Work Statistics That You Should Know About

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What could your day look like as a digital nomad in Lisbon, Portugal? Discover insider tips for experiencing productive days and exploring like a local.

Live and Work as a Digital Nomad in Lisbon | Remote Year

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Feeling distracted when working remotely? Take a look at our guide to avoiding working from home distractions and learn how to be as productive as possible.

How Do You Avoid Distractions When Working From Home?

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Wondering what equipment you'll need as a remote worker? Take a look at our guide to learn all about the remote working equipment you need to succeed!

10 Pieces of Remote Working Equipment You’ll Definitely Need

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Searching for your next step? These 5 personal development ideas could really change your life. We're breaking down the pros and cons of each idea for you.

5 Personal Development Ideas the Will Change Your Life

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Wondering what a day is like while living in Cape Town? Discover all the adventures and experiences that you can fit into a month-long trip in Cape Town.

Working Remotely & Living in Cape Town | Remote Year

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Thinking about traveling the world for a year? Take a look at Remote Year's guide to traveling the world for a year and learn how you can change your life. 

Traveling the World for a Year - A Guide by Remote Year

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Starting your journey as a remote worker? Check out Remote Year's guide to learn about the common mistakes to avoid when transitioning to remote work.

10 Mistakes To Avoid When Transitioning to Remote Work

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Find the best coffee shops Cape Town has to offer! Take a look at our guide on the best coffee shops in Cape Town and find yourself the perfect place to work.

10 of the Best Coffee Shops Cape Town Has To Offer

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So, What are we actually talking about when we say "work and travel program"? Take a look at Remote Year's guide and learn this game-changing experience.

What Is a Work and Travel Program? Explained by Remote Year

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Though remote work is becoming more common in corporate environments, there are still misconceptions surrounding this lifestyle. As leaders in the remote work space, we are breaking down a few of these myths and explaining why remote work works.

What Companies Are Getting Wrong About Remote Work

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Sabbaticals are no longer defined by the absence of work - in fact they are defined by the presence of it. Sabbaticals aren’t just another word for vacation. They’re the new word for an active pursuit of purpose.

6 Modern Sabbatical Ideas

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Vallery Lomas’ food blog catapulted her into the limelight when she was cast in the US spinoff of The Great British Baking Show – and won. Learn how her passion for traveling led to her successful career and a powerful online presence.

From Lawyer to National Baking Champion: How Traveling Took Vallery Lomas’ Career to New Heights

88% of Remote Year Travelers Want to Join Us on the Road Again - Here’s Why

1 in 4 Remote Year program participants join us for another program (or two…or 5!). Discover why they’re coming back for more. 

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Remote Year Knowledge Drops are a 30 minute webinar series that provide opportunities for Remotes from across the Nation to teach and learn from one another on a wide range of topics from creativity to crypto currencies.

Remote Year Knowledge Drops

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Martha Cavazos, Strategic Partnerships Director at StartingBloc, shares her unique views on the importance of coming together and building community.

A Case for Convening

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Change your career. Travel the world. All in 4 Months. Introducing the new Remote Year + Springboard Live and Learn Partnership.

Pursue a New Career While Traveling the World with Remote Year and Springboard

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Written by: Emma Leuman, Content Specialist at Remote Year

How to Prepare for the Work/Life Revolution: Alison Gough of Stylus

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The future of work is now. Businesses that implement remote work policies see increased productivity, efficiency, and fulfillment from their employees.

6 Business Benefits of Having a Remote Team

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You have to walk before you can run. Here's your step-by-step guide to asking your boss to let you work remotely for a week before you go "all in".

Creating a Remote Work Proposal: How to Pitch a Trial Run

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“My Remote Year experience really gave me the space to figure out what I prioritize and what matters to me, and then the freedom and the bravery to do something different." - Lily Cooper

Combining Passion with Purpose: How Lily Cooper Worked Remotely as an Architect

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Burnout can be caused by stress and overwork - so how can ambitious people avoid it while working toward their goals? Remote work may be the answer.

Can Remote Work Help With Burnout?

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Greg Caplan, Founder and CEO of Remote Year, shares how the "All or Nothing" rule has shaped company culture - and how other 100% remote companies can implement it.

How Should 100% Remote Companies Communicate?

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Becoming the first remote employee at your company could change the world. This isn’t just a plan to achieve remote work options for one, it’s a quest to attain remote work options for all.

How to Be the First Remote Employee at Your Company

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Imagine what we could do if we had full control over every hour of every day. There’s just one thing holding us back from that life: the traditional 9 to 5.

Escape the 9 to 5: How a Flexible Lifestyle Will Help You Achieve More

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Wondering why you should work remotely in Hanoi? Remote workers are flocking to Hanoi for its historical background, and they're staying for the Wi-Fi and slow coffee culture.

5 Reasons to Work Remotely in Hanoi

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One of the biggest things we know plays on Premotes minds is where they’re going to live, with who, and what it will be like?

What to expect from Remote Year accommodations

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It's not only the tech-savvy that can work remotely anymore. As digital communication improves and more jobs are moving to the Cloud, people from many different fields can take their job on the road.

Could I Work Remotely At My Current Job?

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We know that you want to get some serious work done while you're on Remote Year. Here's what you can expect from the workspaces.

Where Do You Work on Remote Year?

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As pioneers of flexible work, we want to showcase the world's most creative, productive, inspiring, comfortable, and beautiful workspaces. Show us where you're working from!

Show Us Your #WorkspacesAroundTheWorld

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Travel is just half of what you get out of a work and travel program. The other half? You guessed it: bonafide professional development.

How a Year Abroad Can Help Your Career

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Growth doesn't have an age limit. Get to know two of Remote Year's over-40 participants, and learn why they chose to join a work and travel program at this stage in their life.

Old Souls, Young Hearts: Why Mature Professionals Are Choosing Work and Travel Programs

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There are a lot of reasons that people don't join a work and travel program, but they all come down to this: fear.

Yeah, You Definitely Shouldn’t Join a Work and Travel Program