Spoiler alert: it was amazing. 

But it wasn’t without challenges. 

Even with my extensive 17 years of digital nomad experience, I had a learning curve in making the most of this month of coliving and coworking. So much so, that I actually rearranged the entire rest of my year of planned travel to compensate. 

In this article, I’ll provide a detailed account of life at Hacker Paradise, I’ll touch on how it compares to similar co-living and co-working programs, and I’ll share the top lessons I learned. 

Want to see the video accompaniment to this article? Click here to watch!

2025 Update: Hacker Paradise Powered by NOMA Collective

In early 2025, Hacker Paradise joined forces with NOMA Collective to provide an even better experience to digital nomads and remote workers. Hacker Paradise Powered by NOMA now includes:

• 1 Kickass LOCAL Community Manager
• Private room w/ Cleaning
• Coworking Space
• Skillshares
• Worldwide Network of 1,500 + Members
• Monday Lunch or Family Dinner or Potluck
• Local Sim with Data
• 2 Yoga Classes per week
• Prepaid Activities/Classes 
• Friday After-Work Drinks 
• 2 – 3 Prepaid Weekend Excursions 
• Weekly Neighborhood Walks in Cities 
  

Keep reading to see what it’s like, and to get a special discount just for you!

What is Hacker Paradise? (Now NOMA Collective)

For starters, Hacker Paradise isn’t an exclusive club for hackers, despite the name. It’s not about breaking into computer systems; it’s about breaking free from the traditional office cubicle. 

Hacker Paradise is a program designed to facilitate the lifestyles of digital nomads; it’s what I refer to as a co-living co-working program. I wrote about Hacker Paradise along with other similar co-living co-working initiatives in this article: Best Coliving Coworking Programs for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads.

If you’re a digital nomad already, you know the struggles – the constant planning and movement, the logistics, the uncertainty about where you’ll work and live next, the fleeting social scene, and sometimes feeling isolated and ungrounded. 

If you’re not a digital nomad, then, take my word for it. (Or watch this video I made, which outlines the pros and cons of digital nomad life). 

Hacker Paradise simplifies all of that. You no longer need to stress over finding accommodation (in a good part of town for exploring, with good internet, etc), suitable places to work, or coordinating activities in a new destination. 

But even more so, Hacker Paradise isn’t just about convenience and logistics; it’s also about community. It’s about spending time with like-minded individuals who share your passion for remote work and travel. 

As much as we digital nomads cherish our freedom, it can get a bit lonely out there on the digital nomad road. I would know; after 12 years of full-time travel and living locally around the world, I lost all sense of belonging in the world and totally burned out of the lifestyle. I returned to my hometown of Toronto Canada to get a home base, thinking I was missing a cultural connection. 

It took me a few years to realize the sense of belonging I was searching for was in other people who have similar lifestyles; people who understand the nuances of work-life balance and the pace of travel when it is done in conjunction with full-time remote work. People who have the same thirst for slow travel and living around the world. 

This is what inspired me to experiment with coliving and coworking in 2023, in my 17^th year of career travel. I dipped my toe in the world of co-living in Madeira Portugal in January, and then I went all-in with Hacker Paradise in Tallinn Estonia in August. 

Here is what I learned. 

Wanna cut to the chase? Check out Hacker Paradise / NOMA Collective here, and use FAMPROHOBO150 for $150 off. 

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Benefits of Hacker Paradise for Remote Work and Travel

Here are some key advantages of choosing this program for your remote work and travel needs.

Outsourcing Travel Logistics

Hacker Paradise is a powerful antidote to the endless tedium of travel planning. If you’ve been on the digital nomad path for a while, you know how exhausting travel logistics can be. Picking a destination, finding suitable accommodation, ensuring it’s conducive for remote work, and planning activities – it’s a lot to handle, when travel is a lifestyle and not just a vacation once or twice a year. 

Co-Living and Co-Working, Harmonized

The living and working setup with Hacker Paradise varies by location. In some destinations, everybody is together in a large home or repurposed boutique hotel (or even a castle!). In Tallinn, we were all staying in an environmentally sustainable container hotel; an old railway depot filled with repurposed sea containers (each container being a room). It was suuuuuuper funky! 

Some accommodation naturally has co-working space built in, and in other destinations Hacker Paradise arranges memberships for everybody at a nearby co-working space. In Tallinn, the container hotel had space for co-working on-site, making for a super easy (as in, non-existent) commute. 

Either way, all you have to do is choose the destination (and in some cases, certain accommodation options). Hacker Paradise takes care of the rest. 

Explore in New Ways 

I saw and did things in Tallinn that I wouldn’t normally have done on my own; sometimes because of a higher cost or other challenges to doing it solo, sometimes because it’s not something I’d have thought to do, and sometimes because I simply wouldn’t have had the energy to coordinate it all on my own. 

In all cases, I appreciated the opportunity to discover Estonia in new ways that significantly enhanced my experience of the place, and made me feel like I got much more out of my month there than I would have gotten if I weren’t with Hacker Paradise. (I’ll admit this is a bit of a double-edged sword, which I’ll get to later). 

Easier to Get Out (Especially for Introverts) 

While you might think that a group travel experience like Hacker Paradise would be an introvert’s worst nightmare, on the contrary – as an introvert myself, I found it to be a much easier way to get out and explore! 

Picture this: there’s an event/museum/whatever you might like to visit. But you’re a little tired, and you’re in a new destination that you aren’t familiar with, which means you inherently need to be alert and attentive so you can get where you’re going and have your experience safely and smoothly. And once you get there, it’s a whole other kind of energy output. And sometimes….it’s just easier to stay home and eat potato chips. 

But when there is another person (or people) headed out to where you want to go anyway, it’s much easier to tag along; there’s safety in numbers (when you’re in a destination where safety is an issue), and it’s fun to explore new things with different people who are viewing the same thing through their own specific cultural lens. 

Community 

Hacker Paradise is like a family. It is run by a small welcoming team, and once you have participated in a Hacker Paradise program, you are a permanent family member with access to a Slack channel with all HP alumni (currently over 1,000 people). 

A large percentage of the people on my trip in Tallinn had done Hacker Paradise trips before. I get it: I plan to be a “repeat offender” myself. 

This is because of the beautiful community spirit on each trip. It is incredibly inclusive, and the facilitators work hard to make sure it isn’t clique-y or segmented in the way that groups can often get. This is quite impressive too, because the range of ages and nationalities on a trip can be vast – from early 20’s to mid-70s, and while most participants tend to be North American or European, on my trip we also had members from Brazil, Argentina, and Taiwan. 

The community spirit is even more enhanced by Hacker Paradise’s schedule of activities; read on. 

RESOURCES

Looking for monthly accommodation? Here are some digital nomad-friendly options that are fantastic alternatives to AirBnB. 

Want to focus just on co-living? Here’s a collection of coliving spaces around the world to check out 

Hacker Paradise Activities and Schedule

This is what sets Hacker Paradise apart from other co-living and co-working programs; the facilitators create a schedule of events that help to connect and elevate everybody’s experiences across the board. 

Every week there are lunches at local restaurants (and HP picks up the tab), potluck dinners, skill-share sessions, “deep meaningful conversations” (which sound a bit odd as a formalized thing, but were real highlights!), and social evening events that pave the way for everybody to connect, to grow personally and professionally, and get to know one another on a deeper level. 

Hacker Paradise is more than just a travel agency; it’s an experience. 

During my first week in Tallinn, we sat down as a group and brainstormed what things we wanted to do throughout the month. By the end we had a staggering range of ideas, from exploring local restaurants to planning excursions, day trips, weekend trips, visiting museums, galleries, and even a list of movies we could watch “at home” on impromptu movie nights. This list (along with relevant links) went into our group Slack channel (Slack being where the magic happens on a Hacker Paradise trip). 

Although the facilitators do coordinate some events (such as those on the weekly agenda and a few others as well), ultimately everyone pitches in. Hacker Paradise is best viewed as a collaborative effort, and this is what helps create the strong community spirit. 

For example, shortly before we arrived in Tallinn, one of the participants (Didier) chimed in on the Slack channel, saying how he likes to visit Michelin-starred restaurants wherever he goes, and he asked if anybody would like to join. Because of his initiative, a group of eight of us had a remarkable dinner that will go down as one of the best meals of my life. 

What surprised me was how much these collective experiences shaped my time in Tallinn. I might not have ventured to a Michelin-starred restaurant on my own, nor would I have rented a car to explore a national park in another part of the country. I discovered incredible museums and galleries, that I wouldn’t have explored if not for the fellow participants spearheading these activities. 

This is also where the double-edged sword comes in……

Balancing Work and Life 

In planning for this trip, I made two incorrect assumptions about what my Hacker Paradise experience would be like. 

Here’s the first (I’ll highlight my second mistake in the next section): 

I thought co-working with other remote workers would be a great way to hold myself accountable to getting work done. In fact, a part of me hoped I would be even more productive co-working than I am when left to my own devices. 

Things didn’t quite work out that way (at least, not initially). 

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is a fundamental skill for digital nomads, and it’s something I thought I had down to a science. In fact, I even created a whole video on the topic. But my month with Hacker Paradise taught me that sometimes, even the most seasoned nomads need to relearn some things.

Before you officially join Hacker Paradise, you’ll hop on a call with one of the program’s representatives. They want to ensure that you have a remote career or at least an ongoing project because, let’s be clear, Hacker Paradise is not a vacation. It’s all about living, traveling, and working together. 

Here’s what I didn’t account for: everyone has a different work schedule. Many participants on my program were remote employees working for various companies, and they had specific hours to adhere to. Those working for North American companies often kept hours that ranged from 4 PM to midnight, while those connected to European companies worked during the day. 

And regardless of work schedules, when people weren’t working, they were off doing cool stuff, to which everyone was invited.

I’d frequently see messages pop up on Slack: 

“Hey, gang! At 2 PM, I’m going to check out [this café] or visit [this museum]. If you want to join, let’s meet in the lobby at 1:30.” 

These messages were a constant, an everyday occurrence; a tantalizing reminder that there was always something exciting happening. The challenge for someone like me, who makes their own hours, was that I could pick and choose what I wanted to do – and when, and with whom. And when there was always something cool going on, my work-life equilibrium lost its…equilibrium. 

Not only that, but as an introvert, it’s important for me to schedule down time on my own to recharge. That too, along with many of my work tasks, initially fell by the wayside as I cherry-picked from the buffet of amazing experiences, restaurants, and more to join people and enjoy. 

With the advice of fellow HP participants and also a friend from afar (who I’ll introduce in a minute), I learned to accept FOMO. Even with a whole month (which can seem like a long time at the outset), I wouldn’t be able to do everything I wanted to do, with everybody I wanted to do it with. And that’s okay. 

(It may also be part of the reason many Hacker Paradise participants enjoy reuniting on subsequent trips…to keep the fun alive and further deepen connections). 

My Biggest Challenge with Hacker Paradise (and any Work and Travel Program)

While the work-life balance mistake was a rookie lesson I had to re-learn, this next mistake really took me by surprise: I dramatically underestimated the energetic output a program like Hacker Paradise would require.

Just to clarify – there’s no problem doing a month with Hacker Paradise. Even two or three months, back-to-back: that could work just fine. 

But in the name of my Great 2023 Experiment with co-living and co-working, my month with Hacker Paradise was the third month in a 10-month trip I had orchestrated, with me moving approximately once a month. 

I know better than to travel this quickly. I’ve made this mistake before. 

But I assumed that with the outsourcing of all the logistics of travel planning that Hacker Paradise and similar remote work programs do, I could quicken my pace of travel because I wouldn’t have to worry about finding and booking accommodation etc. 

The problem was, I don’t have a lot of experience living and working with a group of people, and as you already read earlier, my work-life balance got out of whack while I struggled to find a groove. And getting to know 20 or so people while living and working with them is amazing! – but it takes energy, and it wasn’t energy I had budgeted for. 

Thankfully, I learned that this challenge wasn’t mine alone to endure; I spoke to several Hacker Paradise alumni, and many of them mentioned that after a Hacker Paradise trip, they like to take a couple of months to decompress and recharge. They use that time to travel on their own, or in a smaller group, or even to return to their home base (for those who have home bases). 

It’s a sentiment I now fully understand and resonate with. 

The pace of travel/life with a group like Hacker Paradise, while exhilarating, can also be a bit relentless. If you’ve already been on the move for a while, it’s essential to acknowledge your own needs and establish a balance that suits you best. 

After my experience, I chose to restructure my remaining travel plans for the year, creating more time to just live and work in a slower, more intentional manner.

This pace of travel with Hacker Paradise isn’t a downside; it’s simply a characteristic of a program like this, and it’s what makes it unique.

Curious to learn more? Check out Hacker Paradise Powered by NOMA here, and use FAMPROHOBO150 for $150 off. 

The People of Hacker Paradise: Community-Based Travel 

Hacker Paradise is not just about the places you visit; it’s equally about the people you meet and the connections you build. I can’t emphasize enough how amazing it was to spend a month with 22 incredible people from around the world.

Before I joined Hacker Paradise in Estonia, I got some confused looks from friends and acquaintances. They wondered why, after over a decade as a digital nomad, I would choose to participate in a program seemingly tailored for beginners or those new to the digital nomad lifestyle. 

In fact, many of the people on my program were very experienced digital nomads. While I won the prize for tenure in the lifestyle, there were people with up to 10 years of digital nomad lifestyle experience. 

Some were itinerant nomads, and others had home bases and traveled at will for large chunks of the year. There were also remote workers who are very much rooted in their home countries/towns, but who enjoy traveling with Hacker Paradise once or twice a year. 

And yes, there were a few newbies to the lifestyle as well, who were welcomed with open arms and were able to glean all kinds of travel wisdom from more experienced nomads. 

But Hacker Paradise isn’t about teaching you how to be a digital nomad; it’s about who you do it with.

The real value lies in the connections you forge. For me, this is where the Hacker Paradise experience truly shines. 

In 2018, after 12 years of full-time travel and immersing myself in local cultures, I had a pretty significant episode of burnout. It took me years to understand that the root cause was a lack of a social network – a group of like-minded individuals who understood the digital nomad lifestyle and shared the same wanderlust while also balancing a remote career.

Hacker Paradise brings together individuals with not only the same mindset but also a wealth of experience in the digital nomad world. During your time in the program, you’re bound to connect on a deeper level with at least a few of your fellow participants. And the beauty of it is that these connections often endure well after the program ends.

Over time, you can develop your own social network of friends who are also living and traveling around the world. It’s a network of kindred spirits who understand the nuances of remote work and the itch for adventure.

My friend Matt is a multiple Hacker Paradise alumni, and has also done Remote Year and other co-living co-working programs…a few times. He has been a digital nomad for over 10 years, and his most recent co-living co-working program was less than a year ago. So he sure ain’t doing it to learn about the lifestyle. 

In the next section I’ll explain why he still does these programs, and the net result of his efforts. 

Building a Global Social Network of Friends 

Shortly after I met Matt online (he reached out to me to be on his podcast), we circumnavigated the US by train together. This was a crazy stunt that only two experienced nomads like ourselves thought was a good idea at the time – crazy for many reasons, including that we had never even met in person before! 

But we both knew something our naysayers didn’t: as digital nomads, we could navigate living with one another and balancing the thrills of discovering new places with the routine of work. And given that most intrepid travelers are inherently pretty flexible, we figured we would get along fine. 

We did! And along the way, I met a dozen or so other digital nomads who Matt was friends with as well. This blew my mind. 

These were all people he had met over the years of doing Hacker Paradise and other co-living co-working programs. Matt had a massive global network of like-minded friends who he met up with regularly. 

With his experience in these programs, he can now literally put a message out to the ether saying “I’m going to X for two months: who’s in?” And before he knows it he has a group of five people to rent a villa with in the south of France. 

Just have a listen to his podcast The Maverick Show, and you’ll meet a bunch of these amazing people that he is friends with, and who he met through programs like these. 

RESOURCES

Interested in digital nomad communities? Here are the best places to connect with other digital nomads (online and IRL). 

Not sure how much the digital nomad lifestyle costs? Join the club. Here’s a guide to budgeting for long-term travel. 

Hacker Paradise for Couples: Exploring Co-living as a Duo

It’s now time to debunk any ideas you have of Hacker Paradise being only for swinging singles. It’s not. And in fact, I got into some particularly deep chats with one of the couples on my trip, and they said Hacker Paradise is instrumental for their relationship. 

First up let’s look at the cost aspect. Because as a couple you’re sharing one room, the cost per person to participate as a couple is much less than two singles. You each still pay a program fee, but then you share the room cost. 

Beyond the inherent financial advantages of traveling as a couple, Hacker Paradise makes it easy for couples to spend time together and apart, as they wish. 

Life as a digital nomad couple is not always peachy. You are together 24-7; living, working, and traveling together. Even if you’re soulmates, this can wear thin after a while. 

This becomes especially challenging while together in a foreign place, where opportunities to have significant experiences and connections with others outside of your couple-bubble can be difficult manifest. 

Hacker Parardise makes this much easier. Within the group you may each find yourselves befriending different people, and you can foster these friendships over coffee or on excursions that your partner may not be interested in doing. 

Or perhaps one day one of you doesn’t want to go out while the other one does. Whoever wishes to go out and have a travel adventure won’t have any shortage of people to do it with. 

When you reunite at the end of the day, you’ve collected individual experiences and new ideas to bring back to your partnership and incorporate into the fold. Keepin’ it spicy, in a sense. 

On our trip (with 22 people) there were three couples. 

But also, there were many participants who were in serious relationships and were doing Hacker Paradise on their own. This is because coliving and coworking programs are a very easy way to travel solo; the built-in community is nurturing without being overbearing. 

You wanna do couple time on your own? Go on. Take that romantic bike ride.  

You wanna build personal friendships outside of your relationship? Have at ‘er. 

You wanna socialize together as the power-couple that you are? Power to you. 

You wanna divide and conquer? No need to be attached at the hip. 

Anything is possible.
 

Cultural Diversity and Cross-Cultural Exploration: Surprise! 

While a significant portion of participants tend to be North American or European, Hacker Paradise thrives on its cultural mishmash, creating an environment where everyone is collectively out of their element in a new destination. 

I was pleasantly surprised how this cultural diversity played out. When you explore a new place, you’re viewing it through your own cultural lens (often unconsciously so); when you’re alongside others who have their own cultural backgrounds that affect how they see things, interesting conversations happen as people share their perspectives. 

In a sense I was not only discovering Tallinn and Estonian culture and food, but I was also discovering cultural nuances and viewpoints of my fellow participants as we traveled and lived together. It’s a fascinating exploration that adds depth and nuance to the month. 

During my time with Hacker Paradise, there were people from North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Conversations were a cultural exchange in themselves, an opportunity to learn about different customs, traditions, and worldviews. 

If you watch my video about Hacker Paradise, you’ll hear from multiple participants who share how this held surprises for them as well. 

How Igor realized that alone time isn’t a bad thing, despite his cultural upbringing of constantly being surrounded by family. 

How Renee realized that certain ideas and concepts that she thought were universal, were strictly American. 

How Didier realized that cultural sensitivities vary dramatically. 

With representation from over 10 countries, my month in Estonia with Hacker Paradise allowed me to proverbially travel much further. 

Is Hacker Paradise Worth It?

One of the reasons why I haven’t done any coliving coworking programs over the years, was because I knew that I could do it myself for less money. I could find my own accommodation and activities in the same destination for way less – so why would I do the program? 

There were two things that I wasn’t taking into consideration. 

One, was the value of outsourcing the travel planning and logistics, and to know that I can show up and the accommodation is going to be great, in a good neighbourhood, and there will be good Internet, and a coworking space will be nearby, etc.  

It’s a significant amount of time – and mental energy – saved. And sometimes that’s worth paying for. 

The second and equally important component is the social element. This is the X-factor that can make a significant difference in your digital nomad experience. The burnout I had in 2018 stemmed from the absence of a social network of people who understood my lifestyle, shared the same sense of wanderlust, and balanced a remote career along the way. Hacker Paradise fills this gap beautifully.

And because it’s not a lifestyle that you would do every month of the year, spending a little extra for the month that you DO do an HP trip, is a totally justifiable investment in my opinion.

Although I would advise attending for a full month and booking the accommodation where everybody is staying to get the most from the experience, you can also join a program for just two weeks instead of a month, and in some cases you can get your own accommodation and just pay for the program activities. 

Here’s the cherry on top: once you have done a Hacker Paradise trip, you also get a discount on future experiences. 

Speaking of discounts, FAMPROHOBO150 will get you $150 off Hacker Paradise. 

Visit Hacker Paradise / NOMA Collective here, and use FAMPROHOBO150 for $150 off. Maybe I’ll see you on a trip. 

DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD. WANT TO HEAR IT DIRECTLY FROM MY FELLOW HACKER PARADISE PEEPS? 

Watch this video I made about the experience, featuring five people from four countries spanning four decades in age. Lots of interesting perspectives!

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Here’s why Madeira is such an attractive place to visit (despite the fact that many people can’t even find it on a map), how it became one of the top digital nomad hubs in the world, and how you can visit Madeira as a digital nomad and get the most from the experience. 

Madeira Island Travel Guide: Where is Madeira? 

Madeira is an island that belongs to Portugal, but is geographically closer to Morocco than Portugal. And depending on who you talk to, some will tell you that Madeira is culturally more like Africa than Europe. 

Despite being part of Portugal, Madeira has its own elected government with some degree of autonomy. 

Because of its location, it is the warmest place in Europe during winter, and has generally delightful weather year-round; rarely too hot nor too cold. 

Goldilocks would be pleased. 

This, of course, depends on where in Madeira we are talking about, since it may be a small island but it’s also a relatively tall one, with many microclimates. Its beauty is in part due to the near vertical terrain, with houses and towns built (sometimes precariously) into the hillsides. 

Although you can drive around the whole island in a few hours (thanks to the incredible system of over 150 tunnels that were built shortly after Portugal joined the EU), the highest peaks are almost 2,000 metres above sea level. And of course the higher you go, the cooler it gets.

Madeira Hiking Trails

2,000 metres elicits pictures of rugged untouched wilderness, and while that’s not inaccurate, you can also quite literally drive to it. One of the most popular hikes on the island is called Pico do Pico, and starts with a drive to the top of Pico do Arieiro to watch the sun rise, before hiking down into the valley and up to the neighbouring Pico Ruivo, which is the tallest mountain on the island. 

The hike is challenging; anything with an elevation loss and subsequent gain of about 500 metres is not to be sniffed at. On the day I did it, two people had to be air lifted off the mountain due to heat exhaustion. That said, the hike is also practically paved. There are literally stairs with handrails at the steep bits. 

Up and down aren’t your only options for hiking in Madeira; hiking is one of the top pastimes for visitors and locals alike, and with over 3,000 kilometres of hiking trails, it’s a hiker’s paradise. 

The network of tunnels I referred to earlier are one of a few engineering marvels in Madeira; the island is also rife with “levadas”; a form of irrigation initially developed hundreds of years ago to transport water to all parts of the island. And beside many levadas are hiking trails. 

In my two cumulative months on Madeira, I did about eight proper hikes, the longest one about 20kms. Each offered vastly different terrain and views, and I know I still have only scratched the surface. 

I discovered these hikes and found carpools to and from the start and end points, thanks to another marvel of Madeira: the amazing system that has been built to help islanders and long-term visitors alike connect and enjoy all that Madeira has to offer. 

The Rise of Digital Nomads in Madeira

Madeira depends heavily on tourism, and like many tourism-dependent locations, it suffered profoundly when the pandemic hit. But some would argue Madeira’s problems pre-dated the pandemic; as a small island with limited options and industries, young people with career ambitions bigger than Madeira could support had to move away to earn their livings, and few ever return. 

Gonçalo Hall, a Portuguese man hailing from Lisbon, saw an opportunity to contribute to Madeira’s economy, revive the dwindling population, and to create a paradise for digital nomads – a triple win. He created a project that has since taken on a life of its own: Digital Nomads Madeira Islands.  

Gonçalo initially zeroed in on Ponta do Sol, a small village on the south coast of Madiera that, despite the epic sunsets, was suffering. Generations of young people were all moving away due to lack of opportunities, leaving empty houses and closed businesses in their wake. 

What Gonçalo saw in Ponta do Sol was an ocean of opportunity. He wanted to create a digital nomad village that would have an impact not just for nomads, but also for Madeira (present, and future). 

First he created an infrastructure for nomads to arrive. With the help of the regional government, he reached out to local businesses to discuss the pending influx of nomads: hotels, restaurants, local accommodation, consultants, lawyers, car rental agencies, creatives, and entrepreneurs from different areas. The idea was to help them understand what digital nomads need so they could be prepared (top of the list: ergonomic workspace, fast WiFi, and good coffee. We are simple creatures).

Then a coworking space was built, but not just for nomads coming from afar; it was built to be a place where locals and visitors alike could connect and share skills, ideas, cultures, and more. These kinds of collaborations and connections are not only valuable from a social standpoint, but they also create lasting effects like new businesses, tech initiatives, volunteer projects, knowledge transfer in schools, and more. 

The social infrastructure was next. Slack channels and WhatsApp groups were created to keep everybody apprised of the local schedules and activities (which are many!) available throughout the week. 

Since its inception in 2021, the Madeira digital nomad community has grown well beyond Ponta do Sol. There is now a presence in most major towns around the island. For example, Madeira Friends is a non-profit that hosts regular events, workshops and more, mostly in Funchal. 

There are now Slack channels, WhatsApp super communities, and themed groups for whatever you want to do, from hiking to salsa dancing and beyond. 

There are weekly lunches, cocktail parties, and cross-fit sessions. There are dance lessons, coding workshops, and mastermind sessions. 

All of these events are designed for all to attend; locals, visitors, expats, and of course, digital nomads. 

Gonçalo’s ultimate vision for this project has been not only to create a space for nomads to connect and collaborate, but also to provide sustainable income for local businesses, and also, a sharing of skills and perspectives with local Madeirans – to expose them to remote work opportunities and give them a chance to choose to stay in Madeira and build their lives and careers locally, rather than to feel their only chances to earn a decent living exist offshore. 

He is also developing similar communities in other parts of Portugal, as well as Brazil, Cabo Verde, and other places. You can see what he’s up to at NomadX. 

Digital Nomad Communities in Madeira: How to Find Events

Start off by signing up on the Digital Nomads Madeira Islands website (it’s free), which will give you access to the Slack Community and more. This will tap you into the pulse of what’s happening around the island, how to find accommodation, social activities and workshops, and much more. 

You can get by with just the Slack group, but once you dig in a bit you’ll also discover dedicated WhatsApp groups for a variety of interests, like hiking, dancing, tech, vegans, social events, and much more. Be warned: it’s a time suck and a black hole! Join groups at your own peril. 

Madeira Accommodation Options for Digital Nomads 

For my first visit, I stayed in a coliving space that I found on the Digital Nomads Madeira site – which offers a variety of options for finding accommodation; options that I would later come to learn were comprehensive but far from complete. 

When I returned to the island later in the year, as much as I liked the coliving experience, I wanted a place of my own so I could host a visiting friend, and I found it by scouring the #accommodation channel in the Slack group for Digital Nomads Madeira. 

Coliving in Madeira

Here are the coliving spaces I’m aware of in Madeira. 

See also: Local Coliving Spaces Around the World 

FUNCHAL 

• A Ver o Mar 

PONTA DO SOL

• Outsite  (Use this link for a $50 discount on membership)
• Banana House 

SANTA CRUZ

• Homeoffice Madeira

JARDIM DO MAR 

• Nomadico 
  

Nomad-Friendly Monthly Rentals

The first time I went to Madeira, I had visions of getting a monthly rental, but I struggled to find digital nomad accommodation websites. So I created this page as a worldwide monthly rental resource for digital nomads. Quite a few of the sites in that article now have places in Madeira too. 

Please bookmark and enjoy! 

For medium to long-term rentals in Madeira, the best place to look is on the #accommodation slack channel for the island (which you can sign up for using this form from the Digital Nomads Madeira website). It is full of listings by local owners, some of whom have properties that they rent out all the time to a mix of long-term or short-term tenants, others who are subletting their apartments while they’re off the island. Marelin of Madeira Friends is also tirelessly dedicated to helping people find the perfect rental, and she maintains a notion page with listings (which you’ll also find in the Slack channel). 

Here are some additional websites that have a good number of listings on Madiera island.

• FlatIO (use code theprofessionalhobo for 10% off the service fee!) 

You’ll also find some hotels and vacation rentals offering specials for digital nomads on this page. 

Choosing Your Base: Funchal vs. Ponta do Sol

When I was planning my first visit to Madeira, I couldn’t figure out from afar where I should stay: Ponta do Sol or Funchal? 

Luckily a friend who had been to both places advised me from her experience. 

Ponta do Sol is a small town with limited options (for example only a handful of restaurants), but a very strong digital nomad community and is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is not far from Funchal (a 30 minute drive), however there is no public transportation between towns and Bolt is unreliable. 

So if you plan to visit Ponta do Sol, to get the most out of the experience you may want to arrange for a car. Alternately if you want a quieter life but with the ability to connect with other nomads, Ponta do Sol might be your speed. 

Funchal is the island’s capital, with a population of 105,000 and lots of infrastructure to support it. It’s also where the cruise ship port is, and depending on the time of year, multiple ships can be in port daily. 

Funchal has a well-developed public transportation bus system, a fair bit to see and do as a visitor, and even more stuff to do as a digital nomad. 

I chose Funchal primarily because I wanted access to latin dance socials and classes, and I also wanted things to do and an opportunity to experience more local culture than I anticipated I could find in Ponta do Sol. 

I made the right choice for me (both times). But I wouldn’t discount staying in Ponta do Sol on a future visit. The Outsite space in particular (linked to earlier) looks like a beautiful place for a retreat and/or to get some concentrated work done. 

Choosing the Best Time to Visit Madeira 

My first month in Madeira was January. It wasn’t cold per se, but it sure wasn’t hot (daily highs were around 15-20 degrees Celsius). There was some rain but never so much that I felt inundated or socked in. 

I was a bit surprised by the temperatures during my visit; I had expected 20 degrees, not so much 15 degrees (with lows in the single digits). I was glad I had my down jacket for the chilly evenings, and given that most homes are not particularly insulated nor heated, I was downright cold in bed most nights. 

Arriving on January 2^nd was regarded by the locals as a planning oversight; Funchal is known for its fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, and I missed it by a hair. I wasn’t too late however, for the incredible display of lights in Funchal; the city centre is adorned with lights everywhere, and lights are even strung up along the roadsides way up into the hills above town. It’s a monumental undertaking each year, and a sight to behold. 

This makes Madeira a prime place to visit over the Christmas Holiday season. 

But I was cold and wanted to see summer in Madeira by contrast. So I returned for the month of August. 

I got more than I bargained for. If January of this year was unseasonably cold, summer was…you got it – unseasonably hot. And like the absence of heating, as a (usually!) temperate island, most homes also don’t have air conditioning. My apartment happened to be the kind that offers no circulation either; it was a sauna inside and out, from which I had no escape. 

Actually that’s not quite true; there was an escape from the heat, and that was to go to higher climes and/or breezier places. Ponta do Sol, for example, was reportedly not as stuffy.

So, having experienced both extremes of Madeira, I would like to suggest that the best time of year to visit Madeira from a weather perspective is in the spring or autumn seasons. 

Coliving vs Solo Living: Personal Reflections 

My respective experiences in Madeira not only differed in terms of weather; they also differed dramatically from a social perspective. 

My first trip to Madeira was also my first experience with coliving, which was an amazing experience overall. While people came and went from the large two-story six-bedroom apartment in Funchal, there was a core group of us who were there for most of the month. 

There were workspaces, fast internet, and comfortable spacious common areas for us to work, cook, and live together. 

At one point, during an impromptu household dinner and games night I counted eight nationalities represented at our table; all of us sharing our respective cultures and ideas, and collectively experiencing and reflecting on Madeira through our unique cultural lenses – which made for some fascinating conversations and interactions. 

It was also nice to work alongside other people. It wasn’t until my second trip to Madeira when I had a place of my own that I started to realize that as much as I consider myself a lone wolf, I am more productive when my schedule is a bit more accountable due to the presence of others. 

In fact, it was my coliving experience in January that inspired me to level up the experiment and spend a month in Estonia with Hacker Paradise in September. 

That is not to say that having my own studio apartment in Funchal wasn’t delightful for its own reasons. It offered considerably more privacy than the coliving space, and allowed me to have overnight guests (a friend from Toronto came to visit me). It was also cheaper than the coliving space. 

Each of these options had pros and cons. For myself, with Madeira as the the “control” factor in my initial experiment with coliving, I feel like coliving is a fantastic option for digital nomads who are traveling solo. And if you’re an introvert (as I am), you may find that the presence of others at a coliving space gives you that wee bit of extra motivation to get out the door and experience your destination during those times when it just feels easier to stay home and eat potato chips. I will quietly admit that during my second tour of duty in Madeira while staying on my own, I wasn’t as productive with work and I ate more potato chips than I should have. 

Regardless, I still got out on a bunch of hikes, attended some lunches, a handful of dance classes and social nights, and further reinforced my love of Madeira. 

I’ll be back. 

Interested in the Island Life? Here are a few other islands you might find “sticky”: 

All Life is Suffering: A Month in Koh Phangan, Thailand

I spent TWO YEARS on the Caribbean island of Grenada…

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Other Ways to Find Your Digital Nomad Community: 
How to Find Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (alternatives to AirBnB)
Locally-Managed Coliving Spaces Around the World
Top Digital Nomad Retreats to Level Up Your Lifestyle
Top Digital Nomad Conferences to Attend
Best Coliving Coworking Programs for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

What is a Digital Nomad Community?

Digital nomad communities are built to enhance and support the location independent lifestyle, bringing together like-minded people. A digital nomad community can include both physical and digital spaces. Most include a mix of in-person social gatherings, online meet-ups, networking events, and professional development opportunities that support the digital nomad lifestyle.  

Why You Should Get Involved in Online Digital Nomad Communities

I’ve said this multiple times before, but it bears repeating in case you are new to my website: I burned out of the digital nomad lifestyle after 12 years of full-time travel because I lost all sense of belonging. And this was because I had no community; specifically, no digital nomad community. I didn’t hang out with anybody who shared – and thus understood – my lifestyle and the nuances therein, and it cost me. 

As an OG digital nomad, the lack of this kind of community was par for the course; there weren’t anywhere near the number of digital nomad groups and communities that exist today. But for anybody just getting started in the digital nomad lifestyle, hear me now: you need community, and there’s no excuse for burning out because you couldn’t find “your people”. I am back on the road and living large because of some of the organizations in this article. 

Nomadic communities offer a sense of belonging while facilitating digital nomad movement. Here are four reasons to get involved in digital nomad communities.

Meet Other Digital Nomads

Whether meeting up at a local bar or dialing into a Zoom meeting, making new friends with likeminded people can be invigorating. A good community should provide a space and the encouragement for you to forge lasting bonds with your fellow nomads.

Get Important Travel Information

This is a great place to learn from experience. You can tap into the knowledge of other remote workers to learn about visa requirements, places to stay, and more.

Create Collaborations

Success in entrepreneurship comes with a good support network. The best digital nomad groups typically offer you a chance to create subgroups, personalize your profile, or use filter-based searches within the community to enhance the quality of your connections, both personal and professional.

Curate Experiences Together

This is a great place to find other digital nomads who share similar interests. From rock climbing to salsa dancing and beyond, you and your new friends can create a digital nomad meetup that is right up your alley.

Best Online Communities, Networks, and Forums for Digital Nomads

I compiled this list of stellar digital nomad websites that are worth perusing. Every community has its own unique flair. While it could take some trial and error to find your perfect fit, your nomad experience will definitely be enriched through these digital nomad communities.

Nomad List

Nomad List uses real-time data to connect nomads with some of the best places to live worldwide. Inside the community, you can enjoy everything from a digital nomad dating app to a vibrant Slack community. 

You’ll get hundreds of filters to customize your search, a residence calendar to keep you in line with international regulations, and tons of member meet-ups.

Cost: $198 (lifetime) 

June 2024 update: currently 50% off!

Nomads Skillshare!

Nomads Skillshare! is a community of nomads, remote workers, and global citizens who empower people to learn the skills to live the life they imagined. Their community newsletter, social channels, and dedicated online community platform are venues for sharing the latest tips, tricks, and news for digital nomads. They’ve hosted over 75 events and have over 1,200 members. 

They also have an online course portal to help aspiring digital nomads develop the necessary skills to achieve this lifestyle. Courses offered include “How To Get Your Dream Online Job”, “How To Become A Social Media Manager” & “How To Become A Virtual Assistant”, with more to come in the near future. Learn more about their courses here, and use THEPROFESS10 for 10% off!

 

Plumia

Plumia is “a place for ideas, debates, updates, socializing, and more.” Their Discord server acts like a virtual town square bringing together nomads of all levels from across the globe. As a part of the community, you can enjoy Plumia Talks, which are expert sessions about topics pertinent to the digital nomad lifestyle. 

What makes Plumia special is their commitment to global mobility rights with a long-term endeavor of creating a full-fledged internet country for digital nomads. 

Freaking Nomads

Freaking Nomads is a community made for those who dare to live differently and get out of their comfort zone. This edgy platform offers a fun, inclusive space for digital nomads to connect, share stories, and find inspiration.

What sets Freaking Nomads apart is their “no-bs” approach and their commitment to authenticity and diversity. Their publication provides resources, guides, and tips to help people navigate the digital nomad lifestyle while fostering a sense of community among nomads from all walks of life. Their social media constantly showcases the real experiences of their diverse community members, while nomads can exchange tips and advice on their dedicated digital nomad forum.

Cost: Free

Dynamite Circle

While not specifically for digital nomads, Dynamite Circle helps entrepreneurs from all industries build purposeful relationships through hand-curated masterminds, a moderated online business forum, local meetups, and live networking events. I have included it in this list because many if not most of the members are location independent and/or are digital nomads. 

Cost: $197 (quarterly); $499 (annual)

Nomad Base

If you’re looking for a group of location independent entrepreneurs willing to share their best digital nomad tips, check out Nomad Base. Their Nomad Academy includes over 40 workshops and trainings to help you grow. 

The community also has selected meeting points around the world if you’d like to catch up and network with digital nomad friends in person. You can also meet up with fellow nomads at some great retreat options, which I discuss more in a previous article.

Cost: €87 (quarterly); €290 (annually)

Location Indie

Location Indie brings together like-minded people who want to “kick ass in business and travel.” 

The Location Indie community is mostly made up of people who are just getting started in the location independent lifestyle, however there are some members (like myself!) who have been on the scene for a while. Especially helpful in this community are the 30+ hours of expert training and dynamic private social network.

Cost: $49 (monthly); $300 (annually)

Nomad Soulmates

Dating as a digital nomad can be difficult. Bringing together more than 23,000 singles worldwide, Nomad Soulmates is the premier digital nomad dating site. 

What began (and continues) as a thriving Facebook group for single nomads, has grown into a massive community where live events, speed dating, and other social gatherings help you meet like-minded nomad singles. There is even a recently-launched mobile app so you can do a little nomadic swiping.

Cost: Free 

Digital Nomad World

Digital Nomad World is a tiered membership community for both experienced and aspiring nomads, though it is geared more toward current nomads. You will find an active nomad forum on the community page, city guides, a service directory, a job board, and a resource library. 

Check out the calendar for a list of weekly events, including talks where you can learn from fellow nomads with unique experiences. Exclusive benefits, expert workshops, community meetups, and mastermind groups are available for nominal monthly fees.

Cost: Free, €5, or €18 (monthly)

Local Digital Nomad Communities

Sometimes your best bet is to look for regional specific digital nomad communities. Local groups often provide more depth about a given area since the members either live there or have in the past. 

Many digital nomad cities will have coworking spaces, which is a great place to start in finding some local nomads to hang out with. Spending time at a coworking space or finding a coliving option is a good way to get connected. You can do that here. 

Another way to find local digital nomad communities is to run a quick search on Facebook using “[destination name] + digital nomads”, and then join relevant groups. I’ve used these groups to plan trips, find places to stay and events to attend, and meet up with people in the area. 

NomadX

NomadX is a standout initiative that is creating on-site communities that make it easy for digital nomads to roll up, find places to stay, spaces to work, and activities to have fun and connect with not only digital nomads but also with local residents.

It is done in collaboration with local governments in an effort to create a synergy between visiting digital nomads and residents (which includes local businesses as well as local residents who also work remotely).

The first community created by NomadX was on the Portuguese island of Madeira, specifically in Ponta do Sol, although Madeira’s capital city of Funchal and other locations now have thriving community calendars and infrastructure conducive to the digital nomad lifestyle like coliving and coworking spaces. A thriving Slack community allows people on the island as well as those planning their trips to arrive and quickly tap into the flow.

I personally visited these communities in January and August of 2023 and I planned my trip with ease thanks to the Digital Nomads Madeira initiative. Here’s an article I wrote all about Madeira for Digital Nomads, explaining the history of this initiative and giving advice on how to visit Madeira as a digital nomad.

Other communities created by NomadX include Cabo Verde, Caparica (Portugal), and Pipa (Brazil). You can connect with each of these initiatives through the NomadX website.

Tadaima Shimoda

TADAIMA SHIMODA is a vibrant community based in a coastal city, Shimoda, Japan — where digital nomads and global explorers can connect with local people. 

Shimoda is a coastal city just 2.5–3 hours from central Tokyo, offering the perfect balance of nature, history, and remote work infrastructure. With reliable internet, cozy cafes, onsen hot springs, and scenic beaches like Shirahama, it’s an ideal escape for digital nomads seeking productivity and peace. Known as Japan’s first “open port” to the West, Shimoda blends global connections with deep-rooted local culture and charm.

“Tadaima” means “I’m back.” in Japanese, which is what you say when you come home. 

You can join the community, visit Shimoda for peaceful life in the countryside, and make genuine friendships with locals. The community host also holds a one-month colivng program annually. The program offers opportunities for participants to immerse themselves into an authentic rural life in Japan, join shared meals, build real friendships with locals,  and experience Japanese culture in a deeper, more personal way.

Visit their website and join their Whatsapp group from TADAIMA SHIMODA website.

Best Digital Nomad Facebook Groups

Another great place to meet like-minded people and learn from other nomads is digital nomad Facebook groups. There are a ton of digital nomad groups out there—many focusing on different parts of the digital nomad lifestyle.

Digital Nomads Nation / Digital Nomads Around the World

If you’re looking for a range of versatile apps for digital nomads, Digital Nomads Nation, the world’s first e-Nation, is the place for you. You will find information on cheap flights, best places to live, available jobs, and even a database of remote workers.

Digital Nomads Around the World is Digital Nomads Nation’s Facebook group for nomads at any level. With over 183,000 members and 17 posts per day, there are tons of digital nomad opportunities in this group, from social meetups to job openings. 

Digital Nomad Girls Community

Digital Nomad Girls Community is a place for female digital nomads to meet, experiment, and collaborate. Established in 2015, this digital nomad community was one of the first gender-specific digital nomad groups. 

The FB group is free with over 39,000 active participants. You can join the premium DNG group for accountability meetings and more.

Digital Nomads Forum

Join over 20,000 members who share experiences, tips, and ask questions. Digital Nomads Forum was founded by Robert O’Kruk, a digital nomad and remote work coach who also founded Mindful Nomads Retreat which combines mindful living practices with strategic business coaching. 

While the forum doesn’t seem to be the most active, there is a plethora of information available if you use the search function.

Digital Nomads Hub

Digital Nomads Hub is all about making a connection with other digital nomads and supporting each other with first-person advice. The public group of over 61,000 members encourages nomads to co-live and co-work. The community is widespread and relatively active (maybe 1-2 posts per day). 

Digital Nomad Jobs – Lifestyle – Travel

Here is a good place to look for remote jobs, collaborative opportunities, and general advice. The page is very active with over 40,000 members and 5-10 posts per day. The Digital Nomad Board also links to related events.

Digital Nomads

This group is full of resources, informational threads, and an active membership pool of over 172,000 members. Digital Nomads is a great place to go for aspiring nomads to meet others like you. There are a number of featured posts where you can find directories of different types of workers and expert advice. 

Digital Nomads Beyond 50

Who says you have to be young to be a digital nomad? Digital Nomads Beyond 50 Network is a place to make friends and share experiences with nomads in their late 40s or over 50. This small yet actively growing community of just over 7,000 members is extremely active with over 5 posts per day. 

Final Words

Digital nomad communities are everywhere, just waiting for you to join them. You can sign up for virtual groups that span the globe, opt for a community with live in-person meetups, or pick something in between. 

Living a nomadic lifestyle no longer needs to be a lonely endeavour. Try out a few of the best nomad communities listed above and find your people. Maybe I’ll see you out there.

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The reality is not quite so bleak. You don’t have to be under the thumb of self-imposed guilt trips all the time. In fact I think this speaks more to my own personal idiosyncrasies rather than the digital nomad lifestyle as a whole, but I’ll save that musing for my therapist. 

What I do know, however, after conversations with dozens upon dozens of colleagues, is that travel as a lifestyle involves work, which means in our paying work it’s all the more important to be streamlined and productive. 

To that end, I’ve brought in Debra Joy to give us some solid productivity tips to help us all get the most out of travel, work, and life. 

Debra Joy has co-founded 3 businesses and one national non-profit. She’s lived in big cities, a busy beach community, a small farming town, and a remote Mexican village only accessible by boat. For over 15 years she’s been coaching entrepreneurs, executives, and creatives to optimize their performance. Her online program, The Success Solution, teaches ambitious people how to work less, stress less, and achieve more, wherever they are.

Without further ado, please enjoy Deb’s advice on work-life balance. 

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I bet when you hit the road as a digital nomad you had visions of how your life would be. New places, people and exciting adventures. Sipping coffee on sideway cafes and hiking mountains with views that take your breath away. And somewhere in between, your work would get done. 

Now what you’re experiencing might be something quite different. It might be something more like – new city, same old stress. 

Most remote workers with flexible schedules blow it. Because they have no imposed structure, they work all the time, or at least feel like they’re working all the time. When they’re working, they feel like they should be doing something else because they hit the road for adventure. When they’re not working, they feel guilty, so they can’t fully enjoy what they’re doing. Either way, they don’t get a break.

If that describes you even just a little, read on because I want to share with you:

8 Steps to Work Less, Be More Productive & Get the Most out of Travel

1. Decide which days you don’t want to work

That may seem like a backwards approach, but if you decide in advance which days you’re not going to work, you can get your work done at other times and actually take time off guilt-free. You’ll give your brain the break it needs from work to come back strong when it’s time to work again. 

Prioritizing and scheduling time off in advance will set you up to work better when it’s time to work.

2. Stop working from a to-do list

There are two problems with TO-DO lists. The first is that they never end. The second is that everything on it is competing for your attention. Constantly prioritizing your list and determining what to do next, is extra work you don’t need.  

Instead, know your top 1 – 3 priorities that you want to accomplish. Work on those in a way I’m going to show you. Don’t choose more than 3 priorities at a time, because you’ll just end up with another TO-DO List.

3. Plan next week before this week ends

Before you head into your weekend or any chunk of time you’ve decided not to work, know your top 1 – 3 priorities for when you’ll start work next week (or whenever you’re going to be back at it). Then block out the times during those days when you’ll be working for the next two weeks. 

Make sure it doesn’t conflict with other things you want to be doing, because you’ve chosen this life to have fun and adventure, right?  

When you schedule your work and know your priorities before you take time off, you’ll find you can turn work off much more and be present to what you’re doing. Your nervous system will relax, and you can focus on fun and friends. You’ll be far more productive when it’s time to work because you’ll already know what to do and when.

4. Schedule your work in the morning whenever possible

Your cortisol, adrenaline and norepinephrine are naturally elevated in the morning. That means it will be easier to focus and get work done. Not only is it generally more productive to work in the morning, but you’ll be able to play more freely, knowing you’ve already been productive. 

Also, your serotonin is naturally higher in the afternoon. That’s a better time for being present with friends and making new connections.

5. Work in short bouts of focused time

Most people make their work harder and it takes longer because they try to multi-task. If you want to do top quality work in less time, set a timer for an hour to an hour and a half max. Remove all distractions for that time. Silence your phone and put it out of sight. Even seeing your phone is a distraction. Remove all notifications from your laptop and close all tabs so you’ll see nothing but what you’re working on. Use a headset with binaural beats to help you stay focused.   

When your timer goes off, take a break. Then come back and do another timed, focused session.  

Your brain isn’t designed to focus on different things at once. Instead, it switches between tasks. Then takes time to get back to the same level of focus every time you switch. It’s more tiring for your brain to work that way, it takes longer, and the quality of your work declines. 

You’ll be amazed at how much more you get done, and how the quality of your work improves when you work in a focused way.

6. Allow for spontaneity 

This may be counter-intuitive, but structure creates freedom. When you know your priorities and you’ve scheduled when you’ll work and when you’ll be off, you have a system that actually allows for spontaneity. When a great opportunity comes up that you want to take advantage of, you now have the freedom to do it guilt free. If it’s happening when you planned to work, don’t just drop your work and forget about it. Move that chunk of work time to somewhere else on your calendar and commit to doing it.

When you’ve planned your schedule and you know your priorities, you can move things around and know what you have to do when it’s time to work. You can go enjoy yourself guilt-free because you know you’ll be productive when it’s time to work again.

7. Share this plan with all your travel buddies 

The strongest determining factor in your habits is who you spend most of your time with.  So, if you surround yourself with other people living and working this way, you’ll set yourself up for success. To change your habits, you have to change your brain. It’s hard work and you’ll make mistakes. You’ll need support. It will be easier to create these life-changing habits if you do it all together.

Nora’s Note: You don’t need to be surrounded by other digital nomads ALL the time! Check out these digital nomad conferences and digital nomad retreats to level up your lifestyle and network with like-minded people. 

8. Know your goal and why you’re going for it

It’s the key to your success. The happiest people tend to be those who are working on a goal, but so many people are overwhelmed or unsatisfied because they’re working on too many goals at once, or a goal that’s not truly meaningful. Knowing your goal and why you’re going for it is the foundation to all the steps I’ve just shown you.

SEE ALSO:
Travel, Work-Life Balance, Time Management, and the Paradoxes Within

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Coliving houses are communal living spaces designed to fulfill the needs of working professionals who want flexibility, amenities, and the company of like-minded individuals. They’re often converted boutique hotels or large houses that are renovated or even purpose built for digital nomads to live and work in (relatively) close proximity. The structure and amenities of each coliving space can vary, but they tend to be geared towards professional travelers who want comfort and amenities, and they’re willing to pay for the curation thereof. 

There are a ton of digital nomad housing upstarts to choose from, so I created this list to help you find some of the best coliving spaces in the world.

Even since I started writing this article, the list of locally managed coliving spaces has grown, so this article will be continuously updated as new co-living options come available. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back every time you’re choosing a new place to hang your hat.

SEE ALSO:
How to Book Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (alternatives to AirBnB) 
Top Digital Nomad Conferences to Attend
3 Ways Aspiring Digital Nomads Can Earn Money and Save Tax 
Best Coliving Coworking Programs for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads 

How to Find the Best Coliving Space in the World that Suits Your Needs

Digital nomads have unique lifestyle needs, and accommodation options need to have certain qualities to enable a productive and fulfilling experience. Still, priorities vary depending on who you are, so you will have to weigh which amenities are more important. Here are some core criteria to consider when comparing co living apartments.

Location

Generally, you can find a co living space anywhere in the world, but typically you will find them centrally located in big cities and urban areas. That said, there are more and more shared living options popping up in more rural locations. 

WiFi and Co-Working Facilities

Most co-living spaces are equipped with high-speed internet and some kind of work-friendly space. However, ‘high-speed’ is subjective, so be sure to compare the numbers if you’re torn between options. 

Sharing an office space with like-minded nomads is a huge benefit of coliving. While coworking spaces differ, they typically optimize the space with sleek designs, private and communal work areas, and sometimes even private video conferencing rooms.

Cleaning Services

Many coliving operators offer cleaning services as a part of your monthly fee. This is one of many “done for you” elements that elevate the communal living experience from the stereotypical “dorm life” options associated with the backpacking travel scene. 

Communal Living Space and Community Events

That said, some have likened coliving to dorms for adults—communal kitchens, shared common areas, community gyms, and more provide an environment for likeminded travelers to socialize, network, and plan travel adventures together. 

Some coliving houses have dedicated hosts or coordinators to help with everything from local logistics to organizing coliving community events, informal hangouts, and more.

See also: Digital Nomad Communities that can help you plan your travels, meet digital nomads, and more.

Shared or Private Rooms

Coliving gives you the chance to have the best of both worlds. Enjoy a bit of socializing and then retreat to the privacy of your own room for rest, relaxation, or uninterrupted work. 

While many coliving spaces feature private bedrooms (some with private ensuite bathrooms), some coliving locations are designed more like hostels with multiple beds in a single room. These alternatives are typically cheaper as you will be sharing your quarters with your new housemates.

(I like my personal space, so one of my top criteria when searching for a coliving home is that I have my own bedroom with a private ensuite washroom). 

Best Coliving Spaces and Websites to Discover Your Next Adventure

My experience as a digital nomad has taught me the value of community. Coliving spaces help you find your type of people anywhere in the world, giving you that sense of belonging wherever you are. The following list includes some of the best coliving websites organized by region.

Coliving Europe

Coliving Europe is a great way to save money, live in picturesque cities, and meet people like you. Check out some of the best coliving spaces in Europe to find your next home.

AOMA (Portugal)

Discover AOMA, where the Japanese concept of “Ma” comes to life – celebrating the beauty of the space in-between.

Crafted as a coliving and coworking space for digital nomads and remote workers, AOMA offers 7 En-Suite private bedrooms, each with workspaces and some with private terraces. The communal areas include a spacious kitchen, a heated pool, meditation greenhouse, and lush gardens. Embrace flexible workspaces, individual call booths, and creator studios across two light-filled floors.

When not working you can engage with your house-mates through communal meals, art workshops, and the Visiting Visionary program. Fridays bring yoga, pool time, and cultural events.

Elevate your work-life balance at AOMA and ignite your creative energy.

Coliving.frilingue (Switzerland & Montenegro)

Coliving Frilingue is the outdoor lover’s dream accommodation with four coliving areas in the Swiss Alps and Montenegrin Coasts. Each area is surrounded by outstanding natural landscapes which give nomads plenty of opportunities for excursions, or beautiful backdrops during those working hours. 

While some there are some private rooms available, most of the coliving areas are shared rooms with multiple beds in each.

The coworking space is designed with productivity in mind and high-speed WiFi, while your community manager helps solve problems and organize events. You can even by work to earn your stay.

Learn more about these coworking co living hostels.

Zoku (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, Vienna)

Zoku revamps the hotel concept to create a space more suitable for coworking and social connection. Private lofts are designed to maximize work and social space. Each of the three locations (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris, and Vienna) also provides shared workspaces, communal areas, and restaurants or bars.

The price point is closer to your standard hotel, but the vast array of options gives you the flexibility to find the perfect fit.

Find the perfect nomad loft.

Happy Pigeons (Germany)

Whether you want furnished flats with shared bathrooms or fully unfurnished private apartments, Happy Pigeons hits the mark for digital nomad coliving. Both locations are in vibrant Berlin neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation.

Each location has access to open design coworking and community spaces and high-speed WiFi. With several scheduled activities and an application process to vet residents, you are sure to find a community of like-minded nomads. 24/7 coworking access and no-term leasing (6 month minimum) gives you tons of flexibility.

Apply for a Berlin ‘Nest’ today.

Nine Coliving (Tenerife)

Imagine opening your shutters and taking in a historical village on a Spanish Island or working on a project in an 80 square meter workspace with a sea view. Nine coliving offers a variety of rooms—shared dorms, single, and double rooms, all with shared bathrooms.

Become a part of a tight-knit community of no more than 14, while enjoying free Sunday BBQs, daily yoga, and other social events. While staying in an 1852 Canarian house, you’ll enjoy high-speed internet from every room. Ergonomic chairs, standing desks, private call rooms, and an active Slack channel are waiting for you.

Join the community in Tenerife.

Repeople (Canary Islands)

Repeople offers a unique coliving experience for remote workers, digital nomads, and other knowledge workers who want to live and work in a community of like-minded individuals. Their colivings are community-driven homes that provide a comfortable and productive environment for remote workers to live and work together.

At Repeople’s colivings, residents enjoy a range of amenities and services that are designed to make their stay as comfortable and convenient as possible. These amenities include weekly cleaning services, fresh linens and towels, complimentary access to washer and dryer, in-house workspaces with high-speed internet, and free 24/7 access to coworking spaces. Additionally, residents can participate in bi-monthly events and meetups, such as barbecues, movie nights, hikes, yoga lessons, and surf sessions, that are organized by the community.

Visit Repeople’s website to explore their coliving properties, and find the perfect space that suits your needs.

Live It (Spain)

Live It offers five digital nomad living options with premium locations in Barcelona and Madrid. All rooms are fully furnished including a private desk. Both private and shared bathrooms are available depending on the location.

With weekly cleaning, linen service, and on-call maintenance, you’ll be well taken care of. All common areas and rooms have high-speed WiFi, and each location has either a rooftop or indoor lounge.

Live It up in Spain.

BednDesk (Mallorca, Spain)

BednDesk’s coliving space is just a block away from the beach of Mallorca’s lively s’Arenal neighborhood. Enjoy a mix of local culture, energetic nightlife, and a beautiful beach with one of the best sunsets on the island, all while having a cozy and relaxing home base. 

Ideal for digital nomads and remote workers, BednDesk offers shared and private rooms with access to a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining rooms, and inspiring coworking spaces. Benefit from high-speed internet, ergonomic workstations, and a community-focused environment that balances productivity and relaxation. 

Check out BednDesk here.

Casa Basilico Popup Foodie Coliving (Spain)

A Pop-up coliving experience is similar to traditional coliving but is hosted in a temporary space. The concept of Casa Basilico is to create a Location Independent Community traveling in different locations and sharing the same values – in this case, travel adventures with a culinary slant.

Their last few popups have been in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria in Spain. The Canary Islands are the perfect European destination for a Digital Nomad, with a great community and lots of activities to do during weekends, from surfing to hiking and island hopping.

Learn about their next foodie coliving popup here!

Coliving in North America

The digital nomad housing craze is also picking up steam across the Atlantic. Here’s some of the best coliving spaces from Canada to Mexico.

Nomad Coliving (Canada)

Canada’s first coliving space is located in downtown Montreal offering affordable and flexible accommodations for one to six months. The 16-bedroom building is filled through an application process to carefully curate a sustainable community of diverse digital nomads.

Enjoy private rooms with shared bathrooms, a fully equipped coworking space, multifunctional room, decked out shared kitchen, and a cleaning service.

Reserve your spot in Canada’s first coliving space.

Outpost Club (USA)

Think property management with cost transparency, flexible contracts, and stellar locations. Combining great locations, cleaning and maintenance, furnishing, and nomad must-haves (reliable WiFi), Outpost Club has 26 coliving spaces in New York City and Philadelphia.

Enjoy private rooms, most of which have private bathrooms, or rent out the entire apartment. Each house is equipped with a shared kitchen, living area for coworking (varies in size), and laundry room. Most even include a backyard or patio.

Unlike some of the others on the list, there are additional fees with these spaces such as for bedding and utilities (set fee).

Colive in The Big Apple.

U-Co (Mexico)

U-Co helps you find a home in Mexico without the hassle of contracts or additional fees. Digital nomads and remote workers can enjoy flexible stays at any of five storied Mexican cities spanning the country coast to coast.

Each location is equipped with modern coworking facilities with everything you’ll need to stay productive. Shared kitchens are equipped with the necessities, as are shared bathrooms. No matter where you go, you’ll be centrally-located near it all with high-speed WiFi.

See which U-Co coliving space is best for you.

Coliving in Asia

Asia is known for fascinating cultures, majestic sites, and interesting cuisine. Some of the best coliving spaces can be found in Asia, with many more popping up every year.

Outpost (Bali and Sri Lanka)

Soak in island life with a community of curious and adventurous nomads. Whether you prefer the tranquility of Ubud or the vibrant atmosphere of Canggu, your new home will have furnished private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, high-speed WiFi, 24/7 onsite support, and cozy communal areas.

Coworking facilities are state-of-the-art with ergonomic chairs, phone booths, private offices, meeting rooms, and more. Enjoy 24/7 access to all coworking spaces, plus the chance to let loose in local experiences and weekly social events.

Don’t forget, if you’re not feeling Bali, Outpost offers a similar coliving experience in Sri Lanka.

Experience island life with like-minded adventurers.

Rework (Thailand and Indonesia)

Rework is a booking site for digital nomads to find a place to Rest, Work and Play in some of the top destinations across SE Asia.

They have curated a selection of nomad-friendly accommodations with weekly and monthly discounts bundled with a coworking space and events to stay active and connected with the community.

You can customize your booking to your liking depending on your budget, goals and duration of stay. They also offer on the ground support for any questions on visa or travel insurance. Rework is currently live in Chiang Mai, Koh Phangan and Bangkok with more destinations in Thailand and Indonesia to come. 

Check out Rework here! 

Coliving in Africa

Digital nomad coliving in Africa is on the rise. From Morocco to Cape Town, take a peek at some of these great options to suit your coliving and coworking needs.

Wild WiFi (Nambia)

Wild WiFi is a coworking co living space located in Windhoek. This is a great option for digital nomads who want to network and learn from other like-minded individuals. Apart from the shared or private rooms, you’ll have the chance to participate in skill-sharing nights, masterminds, local meetups, sauna nights, and more.

The coworking space is huge, divided into multiple separate spaces and a board room, all with reliable WiFi. The communal kitchen is also large and full of all the necessities. Bicycles are available to explore the town, and a gym is on-site for your fitness needs.

Learn more about Wild WiFi here.

Neighbourgood (South Africa)

Neighbourgood’s all-inclusive living and working spaces are thoughtfully designed to bring digital nomads together socially and professionally. Stay in one of five furnished apartments in Cape Town for 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month terms. All rooms are private with ensuite bathrooms.

The coworking spaces are divided into private offices, meeting rooms, hot desks (first come, first serve), lounge areas, and high-speed WiFi. You can also stay connected with a member app.

See what Neighbourgood has for you.

Sundesk (Morocco)

Who wouldn’t want to share a communal daily breakfast, chow down on Moroccan home-made lunches, and participate in an Arabic workshop? At Sundesk, you can do all that and much more in the quaint surf town of Taghazout.

With various options of private or shared rooms, you can pick the perfect price point for you. The two-story coworking space includes high-speed WiFi, indoor and outdoor work areas, and private call rooms.

Get started booking your Moroccan home.

Africa Nomads (Kenya)

Located in Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the best preserved Swahili culture, Africa Nomads is the first coliving & digital nomad community based in Kenya, East Africa. It’s great for those that seek an off-the-beaten path route and love slow and sustainable travel and intercultural exchange. 

They are mainly focused on coliving retreats on Lamu Island, although they are also expanding their pop-up retreats and coliving sites to other places in Africa.

Africa Nomads offers several coliving homes & mansionettes that are all within close proximity to historical sites and points of interest, as well as restaurants and social amenities. Most of their houses follow traditional Swahili architecture featuring high ceilings, open spaces and rooftops finished with their distinctive carved wooden doors. They also offer accommodation on private apartments and houses for those preferring so.

Included with your retreat they have a program that changes weekly with wellness, networking and activities. Imagine wandering in the Old town of Lamu through the maze like streets and ending the day on a traditional wooden dhow sailing through the mangrove channels of this incredible archipelago. Oh! And there is no cars in the island, they move with small motor boats used as taxis. It will feel like stepping back in time in this laid-back coastal town great for inspiration and self-discovery.  

Check out Africa Nomads here.

Coliving in Central and South America

Central and South America are full of fantastic co living apartments that will give you some of the best rates in the market.

Unity (Costa Rica)

The Unity experience is about expanding your mind and co-creating a better community. With only around 15 people staying at a time, you’ll forge deep bonds through skillshares, resident-led courses and events, and adventures around San Jose.

You can opt for a studio room with ensuite bathrooms and kitchenettes or private rooms with shared bathrooms. Either way, you’ll have access to communal areas and the community garden where you can learn about permaculture and pick your own fruit, veggies, and spices. High-speed WiFi and urban conscious spaces will serve your coworking needs.

Learn more about Unity.

Oka Coliving (Brazil)

Get ready to experience the best neighborhoods around Porto Alegre. All six “Okas” have modern furnished homes with both private and shared rooms, communal areas, and terraces.

While only three Okas have dedicated coworking areas, all houses have high-speed WiFi and living rooms where you can set up shop. Don’t miss Oka’s extra love provided to guests in the form of special dinners, movie nights, varied gifts, local experiences, and special courses to help your personal and professional development. 

Join the Oka community.

Opta Coliving (Uruguay)

Opta strives to simplify access to all the things you do well by providing a coliving space focused on community, comfort, and controlled costs. Located in Punta Carretas, one of the best locations in Montevideo, you won’t need to worry about a car or even public transportation. Everything is no more than a 15-minute walk from your furnished accommodations.

You’ll have access to tons of amenities including a gym and sauna and the chance to develop yourself personally and professionally through yoga sessions, cooking classes, and more.  Fully-equipped coworking spaces are just a short walk away.

Learn more about Opta.

Coliving in Australia, New Zealand, and Nearby Islands

We were only able to find a couple options in this region. However, coliving in Australia and the surrounding area is taking flight in a hurry. Check back for updates.

Comunita (New Zealand)

Optimizing micro apartments, Comunita is building a coliving space where nomads have private rooms and bathrooms while sharing a kitchen, living spaces, and lounge spaces.

Unlike other digitial nomad apartments, the goal is to build a holistic community that also gives back to the broader Auckland community through service. Further integration is possible in the coworking space which will be open to both residents and the general public.

Together Coliving (Australia)

Together Coliving combines furnished private rooms and bathrooms with stylish communal areas and shared facilities. Offering some of the most flexible terms in the market, you could stay for a little as a couple days or make Melbourne your extended home.

Coworking spaces are divided into private meeting rooms and spacious work areas, all of which have high-speed WiFi. Other amenities include a gym, pool, lounges, sports courts, and a restaurant.

Find your place in Melbourne with Together.

Find Coliving Globally With Mapmelon Coliving App

Mapmelon is a free user-friendly app designed for nomads and colivers in search of coliving spaces worldwide. It’s a one-stop solution, consolidating all the essential information related to the coliving community into a single platform.

One of Mapmelon’s standout features is its ability to facilitate location sharing. Users can tag their friends, coliving spaces, and even add pictures to create a dynamic representation of their nomadic experiences. This fosters a sense of community and keeps users connected as they explore different coliving spaces across the globe.

With a curated list of trusted nomad colivings and the option to filter based on reviews, amenities, and key information, Mapmelon empowers users to discover and explore spaces that perfectly align with their preferences.

I’ve been playing around with the app, and I’m particularly impressed with the selection of coliving spaces – some that don’t even show up in some of the coliving search engines that I list in this article! And if you know of a coliving space that’s not on the app, you can email them, and they’ll research and vet the space to make sure it’s a perfect fit for Mapmelon users. 

Search a country or city (or browse the map), and you’ll find coliving spaces. Click on the coliving space and you’ll learn more about it, see what other Mapmelon users have stayed there, read reviews, ask questions, stalk their social pages, and if you want to book, you’ll be taken directly to the coliving website – no middleman. 

Download Mapmelon today!

colive values: Search for Coliving Spaces by Interest

For a unique take on searching for the perfect coliving experience, instead of searching by destination, what if you could search by interest? Imagine being able to see at a glance the top coliving spaces that cater to surfers. With colive values, you can do just that.

colive values is a platform where remote workers can find communities to work and stay in which share their values and interests.

Their mission is to help remote workers thrive by connecting with like-minded people, incredible new locations, and a supportive, inspiring environment that boosts productivity and accountability.

Coliving vs. Do-It-Yourself

If you clicked through to check the prices of some of these places, you may either think “wow, this is a great deal!” or “wow, I could find a place on my own for way less!”. 

In both cases, you would be right. 

As compared to renting in New York City or San Francisco, most coliving spaces represent affordable housing. But, if you’re like me and you also know some secret tricks to finding cheap short term accommodation, you might think it’s way overpriced given that you don’t even have the full place to yourself. 

But not having the full place to yourself is also the point of the coliving experience. After my first 12 years on the road, I crashed and burned with a legendary case of burnout, for two reasons: 

1. I hadn’t connected with other remote workers and digital nomads at all, and I had lost my sense of belonging in the world.
2. Finding places to stay and booking them privately was a lot of work and it didn’t always work out well (maybe because it was in a bad location, or had poor WiFi, etc). 

Coliving solves both of these issues. When I want to check out a new city, all I need to do is find a coliving space, and I can be pretty sure it will be in a great area for digital nomads, it will have ergonomically-friendly workspaces and strong WiFi, and I’ll be in the company of fellow remote workers and adventurous travel souls. 

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Digital nomad retreats give location independent professionals the opportunity to unplug, meet like-minded individuals, and experience bucket-list destinations. Typically, retreats are short-term trips ranging from one to three weeks.

The list below includes some of the best digital nomad retreats available. From exclusive business owner retreats to adventure-packed excursions to rejuvenating escapes, there is something for everyone.

See also:
How to Book Monthly Digital Nomad Accommodation (Alternatives to AirBnB)
3 Ways Aspiring Digital Nomads Can Earn Money and Save Tax
Best Travel Insurance for Digital Nomads 
The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel 

Digital Nomad Retreats vs. Conferences

I recently published an article featuring the top digital nomad conferences to attend. There is a lot of crossover between retreats and conferences, so I recommend you check out that article as well to get a fuller picture of the various ways you can learn, grow, collaborate, and socialize as a digital nomad. 

While you’re at it, check out the Best Co-Living and Co-Working Programs for Digital Nomads, which also has some crossover with this article (for example, Hacker Paradise could easily have been profiled in either article). 

Business Development Retreats for Digital Nomads

These retreats are geared toward remote business growth. They emphasize collaboration and development.

MINOMA

Minoma has two main offerings: co-living/coworking retreats, and festivals. Both focus on their core values of mindfulness, remote work, community, personal development, movement, and travel. Retreats are mainly held in various locations around Portugal, but also include Spain, Morocco, and Europe.

What do you get?

Mornings tend to start with yoga, then after breakfast there may be a workshop or co-working time. After lunch it’s back to work (with 6-8 hours of structured work time per day), and after dinner the evenings are for unwinding, connecting, and personal/business development with a combination of masterminds, ecstatic dance, movie nights, and more.

• Accommodation (shared or private rooms)
• Co-living and Co-working space + local SIM card
• Group activities and workshops
• 3 meals a day, vegan, prepared
• Unlimited coffee, tea, spring water
• Access to exclusive branded community app

How do you attend?

There are lots of retreats and locations to choose from. Your application form will be reviewed within 24 hours, then you’ll have a video call with the team to ensure a good fit. Once selected, you pay the deposit (50%) and pack your bags.

Example 1-week retreat prices start at around 1,250 Euros.

Integrate conscious living into remote work with Minoma and learn more here. GET 10% off with PROHOBO10!

Minoma Festivals: Burning Man for Digital Nomads!

Compared to Minoma Retreats, Minoma Festivals are much more concentrated events (around three days), with many more people (around 100 attendees).

They are held in the Agafay Desert of Morocco, 40 minutes from Marrakech, in the beautifully appointed Selina Nomad Camp (think glamping bedouin tents, swimming pools, coworking spaces, bars, restaurants, and more).

What do you get?

• Curation of the group and personalized onboarding prior to the experience. 
• 3-nights stay at the venue, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Agafay
• Full programming – variety of daily workshops, and sessions, igniting your mind and inspiring growth
• Full access to the venue’s exceptional facilities (pools, coworking space, bar, kitchen, restaurant etc) 
• Daily healthy breakfast buffet with traditional Moroccan cuisine options 
• 1-year access to MINOMA Membership – 2 months free Premium Membership and 10 months access to Free Membership.
• The company and energy of 100 mindful nomads coming together to unlock your journey of Meaningful Work and Aligned Freedom

This is not your run-of-the-mill digital nomad conference; there are no business workshops, no FOMO. It’s an experiential journey, reminiscent of Burning Man – with a Conscious Unconference including transformative workshops like breathwork, human design, 1:1 transformation sessions. And you’ll have the freedom to dance your heart out to electrifying DJ sets, Electronic Music Meditation, and Desert Ecstatic Dance, and more.

The cost to attend starts at 537 Euros (early bird price, shared accommodation. Private suites also available).

Curious? Click here to sign up for a Minoma Festival and use PROHOBO10 for a discount!

NOMAD CRUISE

Nomad Cruise is an all-inclusive (floating) conference for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and global freedom seekers. They are designed to help like-minded people unplug (from devices) and connect (with people) while enjoying a balance of personal and professional development with fun and relaxation. I have many (many!) friends who are repeat customers of Nomad Cruise, and they plan their annual travels around these jam-packed events!

Nomad Cruise is suitable for experienced and newbie nomads alike.

What do you get?

The Nomad Cruise contingent of people are a small(ish) part of a larger cruise ship. Typical of most cruises, the fee is all-inclusive, but you will spend extra on drinks packages, certain special restaurant meals, excursions at ports of call, and tips.

Benefits to voyaging as part of the Nomad Cruise tribe include:

• Networking sessions
• Full-scale conference with speaker sessions
• Workshops
• Talent Shows
• Mastermind Dinners
• Start-up Nights

How do you attend?

Nomad Cruises happen one to two times per year. The next one is scheduled to leave September 2024 and will travel from Canada to Japan.

Learn more about Nomad Cruise Here!

NOMAD BASE

Nomad Base (which is associated with Nomad Cruise) is a business and travel club for digital nomads. While not exactly a retreat per se, Nomad Base combines the best parts of a working conference and networking retreat into one reunion meetup.

What do you get?

Whether you join the community, attend the live event, or take part in the retreat-like side event (eg: a 10-day safari), you will connect with like-minded individuals from across the globe with online networking, classes, and skill-share programs.

Here’s what they offered in their 2022 Cape Town Live Event as an example:

• Interactive workshops
• Special talks
• Mastermind events
• Social activities
• Excursions

How do you attend?

Nomad Base holds events a few times per year, and they also have a membership component with an active year-round online community. 

Check out Nomad Base and join their thriving community with upcoming events and cruises here. 

Nomad Base is also featured in this article full of Digital Nomad Communities – both online and offline – that you can join to plan your travels, meet digital nomads, and more.

THE NOMAD ESCAPE

The Nomad Escape is an informal business club and network for location independent entrepreneurs and remote workers. Unlike other retreats that are geared toward disconnecting, these Escapes are curated to encourage professional and personal growth. Another unique feature is that you can opt to attend only the events and arrange your own accommodation and transportation, if desired.

What do you get?

The Nomad Escape offers Individual, Company, or Virtual Escapes. Company and Individual Escapes are similar, with the former being designed to fit your remote team needs. Virtual Escapes are 3-hour long team-building opportunities to liven up your remote workspace. 

Here’s what their Level Up Club Business Retreat includes as an example:

• 7-day Immersive Growth Accelerator retreat in Madeira
• Two daily meals with drinks
• Welcome drink and package
• Coworking space, WiFi, and daily cleaning
• Access to private network
• Interactive workshops
• Expert talks
• Physical training
• Access to online community and weekly events

How do you attend?

Every participant will go through an application process that includes a discovery call where you will be interviewed and assessed. Once approved, just pay the deposit and you’re all set.

Check out The Nomad Escape’s retreats here. 

COWORK PARADISE

Cowork Paradise is a mastermind retreat for entrepreneurs who want to grow their business. Specifically tailored for business owners, these retreats prioritize networking, collaboration, and skill-share.

What do you get?

At a Cowork Paradise retreat, you will be surrounded by experienced business owners, enjoy high-end co-working locations, and reliable WiFi.

• Private accommodations
• Unique surroundings
• Local food experience
• Peer-to-peer training support
• Community access
• 24/7 access to co-working center
• Workshops
• Personal sessions with business coach
• Transportation

How do you attend?

Cowork Paradise is highly selective with an 8-person cap on attendance. Selection criteria includes minimum income requirements. If you qualify, you will be interviewed and matched based on expertise and personality.

Example prices: 

• Croatia 8-Days Business Mastermind Retreat: €2,885
• Bali Business Mastermind Retreat: average retreat price is from €3,985 to €5,495

Apply to Cowork Paradise here.

Small Selective Retreats

Each of these options highlight a small, carefully selected group so that participants can better support and get to know each other.

NOMAD EXPERIENCE (for Aspiring Digital Nomad curious about Japan)

Nomad Experience is a one-month residential program in Shimoda, Japan that lets participants live like locals while taste-testing 10 remote jobs through hands-on workshops. The program targets Japan-curious aspiring digital nomads and provides end-to-end support—from housing to skill-building sessions—so they can confidently trial both living and working before committing to a long-term nomadic lifestyle.

What do you get?

•  “Trial Working”

Over the course of one month, participants will  “taste-test” 10 remote-work-friendly jobs, helping them discover what truly excites them and where their passions lie.

Example roles include: Video editing, virtual assistance, social media management, graphic design, web development, and more.

• “Trial Living”

For a month, participants live like a neighbor—not a tourist—they can ‘taste test’ daily life in Japan. They’ll join community events, share meals with locals, and keep your work routine steady with reliable Wi-Fi, a welcoming coworking space, and support from a dedicated program coordinator. 

How do you attend?

Nomad Experience is a recurring event, so check when the next program is happening. Register for the waiting list first, then get a guidebook and join the invitation for a webinar.

Curious? Click here to explore more about Nomad Experience!

UNSETTLED

Unsettled offers retreats that emphasize flexibility. With up to nine destinations available, you can opt for a 1-week, 2-week, or 1-month retreat. Best of all, the group takes the reins in determining the itinerary.

What do you get?

Each retreat differs slightly, since the group chooses to shape the experience. You can bank on top-notch accommodations, reliable WiFi, socializing, and some amazing destinations.

• Some meals
• Curated community
• Dedicated team of leaders and local experts to support your experience
• Peer-to-peer and facilitated workshops
• Calendar of events
• Local SIM card
• Airport transportation
• Turn-key logistics

How do you attend?

Choose a date and destination that works for you, submit your application, and get ready for an incredible trip. Unsettled will review all applicants to ensure everyone is the right fit. Costs range depending on length of trip and destination. 

Example prices for Destination Retreats: $2,000-$3,600

Break from your routine and get Unsettled.

WORK WANDERERS

Join Work Wanderers for a 3-week experience of learning, sharing skills, and exploring the world. These coliving/coworking retreats are specifically designed for location independent individuals who aspire to become digital nomads.

What do you get?

This turn-key option has everything sorted for you when you arrive, from masterminds and skill-shares to great accommodations and reliable WiFi.

• Villa accommodation
• Suitable workspace
• Curated community
• Calendar of events
• Various destination options
• Excursions
• Dedicated retreat coordinator
• Some meals included

How do you attend?

Work Wanderers limits the number of participants. The application process starts when you sign up for the waitlist. Locations include epic places like Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Thailand, and South Africa.

Learn more and join the waitlist here.

PROJECT GETAWAY

Project Getaway is a unique retreat in Southeast Asia where participants are specifically chosen from a pool of applicants to optimize the experience. Running for over 10 years, Project Getaway is an all-in-one experience combining the social and recovery aspects of a working holiday and the networking and development components of a co-working gathering.

What do you get?

Think mastermind, accelerator, network gathering, and working holiday, then add in the ambiance of Bali, Thailand, or Mauritius. If your application is selected, you will join a hand-picked group of entrepreneurs in an experience unlike any other.

• Unlimited co-living
• Unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea
• Accommodation
• Meals
• Airport Pick-Up
• Access to community and sport events
• Transportation for group events
• Adventure activities
• Laundry service
• Fast WiFi
• Skype rooms
• Security

How do you attend?

Since this event is exclusive, all attendees must navigate the application process. If you are selected, trip costs depend on the type of accommodation you choose. They also offer bespoke events for existing remote teams. 

Example cost: $2,975 – $3,950

Learn more about Project Getaway here. 

CLOUD CONNECTIONS

Cloud Connections celebrates the world’s festivals and invites 8-14 adventurous remote peers to immerse themselves in vibrant cultural experiences. Their retreats are designed to foster a close-knit community of like-minded digital nomads who share a passion for cultural immersion, personal growth, and collaboration.

What do you get?

Each retreat offers a different theme corresponding to the festival event. For example, Carnival in Brazil would have a focus on dance [samba] and the upcoming lantern festival has a theme of wellness. You will have ample opportunities to connect with link-minded individuals through skillshares, workshops and collaborative events throughout the retreat.

Here’s what the lineup was for their Nov 2023 Chiang Mai lantern (Yi Peng) & river boat (Loy Krathong) festival:

• 10 days / 9 nights accommodation (choose from shared, single, or double occupancy)
• Daily yoga
• Daily activities
• Some meals included
• Tickets to the Chiang Mai festivals
• Fast wifi
• Massage session
• Meditation session with Thai monks
• Cultural immersion
• Workshops/Skillshares/Mastermind sessions
• Dedicated retreat leader

How do you attend?

Choose a festival celebration that works for you, submit your application, and get ready for an incredible trip. Cloud Connections will review all applicants to ensure everyone is the right fit. Costs range depending on length of trip and destination.

Example retreat prices: the Upcoming Chiang Mai festival starts at $1399.

Check out Cloud Connections retreats here!

Book and Go Retreats

Skip the selection process of other retreats. These are great options to get away from it all with a simple booking process.

OUTSITE

Outsite Trips are designed for remote workers and digital nomads, giving you the opportunity to escape your everyday routine. Each option comes with access to the café and one welcome drink. Limited to 8-12 remote workers, these retreats offer an intimate setting in a few amazing locations—from San Juan to Marrakech and beyond. Booking is simple and everything you need is included.

Outsite also has co-living spaces you can rent for longer periods of time. Learn more about that here. 

What do you get?

Whether you’re enjoying Basque Country at a French Chateau or taking in the beach on the Caribbean Coast, your 7-night retreat will cover the gamut—from social gatherings and adventures to reliable WiFi and dedicated workspaces. 

• Accommodation and workspace
• Welcome and closing dinners
• Weekly events
• Community manager support
• Airport transportation (sometimes)
• Additional events (sometimes)
  

How do you attend?

Outsite membership (the link here by the way is for a $50 discount) is required to sign up for one of these retreats. Annual and lifetime options are available, and you receive several benefits from membership including access to Member-Only Outsite Spaces, monthly deals, and rewards.only one

Example retreats and prices: 

• One month in Marrakech – from $2100
  

Learn more about Outsite’s upcoming trips here, and get $50 off your membership by clicking here!

Active Retreats

These retreats are the perfect mix of fun and work, intentionally designed to feed your adventurous soul.

FLAKS

If you’re a digital nomad who loves adventures and outdoor activities, Flaks is for you. The Kite and Yoga Retreat is held in Tarifa, Spain and features an interesting combination of business and fun. Join an active community of adventurers who also happen to be skillful entrepreneurs.

What do you get?

Get ready for some beautiful views from the luxurious villa where you will be staying. Flaks champions flexibility, so the schedule can vary depending on the group. Kite surfing is a local staple, so bank on that.

• Coworking space
• WiFi
• Breakfast
• Coffee/tea/lemonade
• 3 dinners
• 3 business meetups
• Masterminds
• Active community

How do you attend?

There is a brief application process to attend the Flaks retreat. This ensures you are the right fit for the group. The retreat is limited to 8-14 participants.

Example Cost: €797-€1,500

Learn more about Flaks retreats here.

Change up your routine with a Digital Nomad Retreat

We all need a break now and again. Why not enjoy a beautiful destination and network with other entrepreneurs while you do it? Digital nomad retreats are fantastic ways to share skills, grow personally and professionally, and take a breather. Most retreats are set up so you can continue to be productive whenever the mood strikes, making them a perfect way to mix things up.

This post Top Digital Nomad Retreats to Level Up Your Lifestyle appeared first on The Professional Hobo. Please click through to read it in full!

Are you ready to kickstart your new career?

I’ve got three killer options to help you:

• Work remotely for an established company.
• Take charge of your brand and skills and work for yourself.
• Stop overpaying taxes and design an effective international tax strategy.

See also:
Top Digital Nomad Accommodation Booking Sites (that Aren’t AirBnB)
Best Coliving and Coworking Programs for Digital Nomads 
Coliving Spaces You Can Book Around the World
Top Digital Nomad Conferences around the world
Best Digital Nomad Retreats to help you level up your career and lifestyle

How can you ditch the grind?

If your job isn’t already remote, you might be wondering how to take the next step. If a life of working abroad calls, then read on. 

How do you transition your skills from the conventional workplace to the remote world? 

Can you work for someone from anywhere or should you start your own business?

Are there ways to reduce your tax burden? 

This article gives you a tried-and-true roadmap that will help you earn money and save tax while working remotely.

I have included affiliate links to the programs in this article. This means I’ll get a referral fee if you click through and sign up for any of them. It doesn’t affect your price, and it helps me keep this site ticking along. If you are interested in any of these programs, I greatly appreciate your support in bookmarking this article and going through my links, as well as sharing this article with friends who might be interested in these programs. 

Get out of the office with Remote Job Club

A remote job search can be a job unto itself. As an aspiring digital nomad seeking remote work, the first thing to do is figure out is how to market your particular skillsets to an employer. 

The Remote Job Club opens the door for you with expert know-how and job offerings that are specifically offered to fit your unique strengths.

Find your calling and make your skills shine with the #1 remote work course

The Remote Job Club is perfect for remote workers at any level. Flexible monthly plans provide a range of tools, coaching, and resources.

Jordan Carroll, aka The Remote Job Coach, is dedicated to helping you increase your chances of success in your remote job search with a comprehensive online course and two exclusive job boards.

Learn more about what Jordan does in my interview with him, here.

Why join the Remote Job Club?

As a premier course, community and coaching platform, Remote Job Club helps high-performing remote job seekers: 

• Know how to find key decision-makers and get your resume directly into their hands.
• Find direction and motivation to put yourself out there.
• Market your skillsets in a way that makes you more hireable.
  

What is included?

Here’s a brief look at what to expect:

• A comprehensive video course with over 80 lessons
• All-in-one job search app
• Weekly personalized job offerings
• Lifetime access to Jordan’s personal mastermind
• Virtual Coworking
• Networking opportunities with personal introductions
• Expert coaching
  

How much does Remote Job Club cost?

Take a peek inside for free and enjoy:

• Limited access to the Road to Remote Course
• Viewing access to exclusive job boards

For only $299, you get lifetime access to:

• Road to Remote Course
• Personalized Remote Jobs
• Placement App
• Private Sessions
• Email Coaching
• Virtual Coworking
• Text Coaching
• Group Calls
• Network Introductions

Jordan is so confident in this program, he is offering a 7-day money back guarantee.

 Check out Remote Job Club here. 

Take charge of your brand with Digital Nomad Kit

Digital Nomad Kit (DNK) is the one-stop-shop for aspiring digital nomads to learn how to create a marketable and scalable brand as a freelancer or virtual assistant. 

Hannah Dixon, DNK founder, has trained over 15K virtual assistants (VAs) through one of the largest and longest running VA training platforms.

Hear more of what Hannah has to say in my interview with her here.

What is Digital Nomad Kit?

DNK is a training platform that provides:

• Specialized training through online courses 
• An interactive community where you can network and find support 
• Exclusive job opportunities

Here are the various programs on offer: 

5-Day VA Challenge (Free Program)

This comprehensive experience is a leading training resource for new and existing VAs who want to boost their earnings now! From how to find clients to opportunities to test your new skills, this challenge will up your game. 

Get on the waiting list for the next challenge here.

Virtual Excellence Academy

This is the best place for VAs, freelancers, and digital service providers to gain valuable business skills. This signature training course includes:

• A-Z know-how, tech, tools, and communication training
• Exclusive job opportunities
• Digital coworking
• Fun initiatives
• Live Q&As with Hannah
• Access to a supportive community (No additional cost) 

The community is full of amazing perks from monthly self-care sessions to the opportunity to gain experience as a community manager.

Learn more about the Virtual Excellence Academy here.

The Virtual Excellence Academy Plus

Get everything above PLUS all the courses below with this special bundle. You will save over $500 by going all-in with these advanced training modules and specialization routes to create and scale your business.

Learn more and sign up here.

Get Clients Now

This is one of DNK’s best-sellers, and for good reason. This isn’t just about landing clients – it’s about landing the right clients. It’s also about landing media wins, collaborations, brand awareness, and more. You’ll learn a variety of proven strategies, figure out which ones are best for you, develop a system, and track your success along the way. This is the kind of money you spend to really move the needle in your business.

Get on board with Get Clients Now here.

The Podcast Kit

In this standalone training module, you will get the ins and outs of podcast management. You will leave with the skills to help your clients up-level their offering or start your own podcast.

Learn more about The Podcast Kit here.

The WordPress Kit

This valuable program will take you from web building novice to being able to build a stunning website. Step by step videos help you add this highly coveted service to your toolbox.

Sign up for The WordPress Kit here.

Other Mini Mastery Products

Depending on what kind of online services you offer, one of these smaller courses below might interest you: 

• Contracts+ Bundle – Plug and Play, beautifully designed contracts to use with your clients
• Niching Your Business – How to find your specific target market so your virtual business can excel
• Sales & Marketing Mastery for VAs – This workshop means the difference between struggling to land clients and having a rewarding profitable career
• Facebook Networking Bundle – How to use Facebook to build your reputation, land clients, and create collaborations
• Twitter Mastery Kit – Learn both basic and advanced functions to build business and tap into 300 million users 
  
  

Optimizing your location independent tax strategy with Wanderers Wealth

Congratulations, you have gained location independence! Have you thought about filing your taxes?

Insert awkward pause here.

Kathleen Di Paolo is an expert in international tax issues, international corporate structuring, and global residency matters. She created Wanderers Wealth to help aspiring digital nomads create optimal tax structures to support their businesses.

Check out my eye-opening interview with her here.

How to find the optimal tax strategy

Wanderers Wealth provides a range of training that will help you find your best tax havens and scale your global business.

Here’s a look at some options that are perfect for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers, and expats all over the world.

Tax Residency Masterclass (Free)

The best place to start looking for tax solutions. Learn from common mistakes and gain a roadmap to reducing your overall taxes through your Tax Residency.

Sign up for the next masterclass here.

Low Tax Business Setup Minicourse

In this step-by-step video course, learn how to set up your business in a tax-friendly country without moving there. Save yourself a ton of cash by gaining valuable insight on optimizing your personal tax residency.

PLUS…Enjoy your bonus 12-page E-Book with all the tax residency fundamentals.

Check out the Low Tax Business Setup Mini-course here.

Global Tax Strategy Design

This multi-module video training is a mini-course on steroids. This course equips you with the Wanderers Wealth blueprints for success and the mastery to implement your own tax strategy.

• Learn the 4 Fundamental Pillars for a smart tax strategy
• Scenario training and solutions to avoid non-compliance
• Step-by-step plan to help you find your ideal solution
• Proven tax strategy examples 
• Dedicated support

Design your own Global Tax Strategy here.

Wanderers Wealth also has an Insider newsletter subscription, and if you’re really serious about getting personalized support you can hire Kathleen for 1:1 coaching. 

What should aspiring digital nomads do next?

The first step from here is to go for it. You are riding the wave with thousands of others embarking into the world of remote work and location independence.

In this exciting time of your life, it helps to have a support network in your corner. Jordan, Hannah, and Kathleen all started just like you. Their expertise is what you need to thrive as a digital nomad. Good luck on your journey. 

Remember, you are your best investment.

SEE ALSO: 

Best Travel Insurance in 2022 for Long-Term Travelers 

How I save over $2,000 per year with Wise 

This post 3 Ways Aspiring Digital Nomads Can Earn Money and Save Tax  appeared first on The Professional Hobo. Please click through to read it in full!

See also: The Ultimate Packing List for Full-Time Travel 

Need a Remote Job or Online Career? Click here.

Want to attend a Digital Nomad Conference and level up your lifestyle and career? Click here.

Booking Accommodation? Here are 17 Alternatives to AirBnB for Digital Nomads

Just looking for a coliving space? Check out these locally-managed coliving spaces around the world.
Some of the programs in this article also offer retreats for digital nomads – which are more structured events to help you with a combination of networking, mastermind, unplugging, surfing, and more.

If you click on the links to some of the programs below, I may earn a commission if you end up signing up and using their services. 

Since you probably won’t be ready to sign up right away, please bookmark this article as a resource to come back to, so it’s here when you’re ready to roll! Your support in doing this helps me greatly in keeping this website going and generating useful content for you. 

In some cases I have negotiated special discounts for you as well. Enjoy! 

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Noma Collective (formerly Hacker Paradise)

WiFi Artists

WiFi Tribe

Outsite

Remote Work can be Lonely, Especially When You Travel

As we move away from the standard brick-and-mortar workplace, several problems arise. Consistency in connectivity is a major limiting factor. What about the value of “water cooler talk,” both from a social and professional perspective? Ideas are stove-piped, productivity is stymied, and solo travel can get expensive. We need collaboration. We need cooperation. Most of all, we need a support network of like-minded people. 

Note: Chris Dyer pleads an excellent case for how remote companies can have an even better and more productive company culture than brick-and-mortar companies (learn more about that here). But there’s no substitute for good old fashioned in-person communication when it comes to satisfying our basic human social needs. 

This is something I learned the hard way. I traveled the world full-time for 12 years (I’ve been a digital nomad for 16 years to date, but the last four years I have had a home base). Because I started in 2007, when remote work wasn’t commonplace and terms like “digital nomad” had yet to be coined, I lived locally around the world, house-sitting, volunteering, and renting places of my own. 

This was fantastic from a cultural perspective, but a constant battle in being surrounded by people who didn’t understand my lifestyle, remote career, or motivations for travel. Trying to explain that I am not on vacation and that I am in fact balancing work with travel as a way of life was an uphill battle, and after over a decade of being an anomaly that nobody understood, I lost all sense of belonging and grounding. 

This is why the programs outlined in this article exist. Can you travel the world and find your own places to stay for less money? Absolutely. But remember: you are paying for community as much as you are paying for a place to stay and work. 

Coliving and Coworking

The innovative concepts of coliving and coworking have emerged to fill these gaps. 

Coliving generally entails having your own room and bathroom, with common area spaces being shared with other digital nomads. The shared accommodations of coliving spaces provide countless benefits, ranging from cheaper rates on often luxury accommodations, to bringing strangers together to share experiences and ideas. 

Coworking spaces are all about productivity. They provide the internet connection, professional equipment, and dedicated workspace for remote workers to use at their leisure. 

Coliving and coworking facilities are vital to the growing nomadic movement! So, let’s learn about some great options.

“Done For You” Coliving and Coworking Trips

If you work remotely, want a community of like-minded people to live/work/travel with, and you don’t want the hassle of researching and booking accommodation, flights, coworking spaces, and more – then these programs are for you.

If you’re price conscious and wondering why you would do one of these programs when you could book your own flights and find your own accommodation and coworking spaces for less money, remember: there is huge value in having this work done for you, and even more so in the community aspect. After living, traveling, and working together with your co-participants, you’ll have a close-knit group of lifelong friends – and future travel companions. 

To be honest, after all those years of full-time travel where I did everything myself, I burned out of the lifestyle, in large part because I had no sense of community. I often wonder how differently things might have turned out if I’d shelled out for one of these programs. 

2025 update: This section was originally in place to feature Remote Year, which has since shut down. I am leaving it here in case another done-for-you coliving/coworking program takes its place.

Coliving Programs With Changing Locations and Specific Dates

This section is for coliving and coworking programs that have a variety of different locations to choose from throughout the year. For example, they might be in X destination for a couple of months, and you have three arrival dates and lengths of stay to choose from. 

Although you can piece together multiple month-long programs in various destinations, your transportation between locations won’t be included.

NOMA Collective (formerly Hacker Paradise)

NOMA Collective (which merged with Hacker Paradise in late 2024) offers  “community-based travel for remote workers with an adventurous spirit.” At any given time, they have locations in one to three different destinations around the world for you to choose from. 

How Hacker Paradise powered by NOMA works:

1. Submit An Application & schedule a time to chat with the team.
2. Pick Your Edition. Decide which destination you’d like to join in and when.
3. Confirm Your Spot. Pay 50% to secure your reservation, the remaining amount is due 60 days before the Edition starts!
4. Join the Community! Pack your bags and meet your new friends!

What’s included in Hacker Paradise powered by NOMA

Hacker Paradise	3 – 4 wks
1 Kickass LOCAL Community Manager
Packed Program
Private room w/ Cleaning
Coworking Space
Skill Shares
Worldwide Network of 1,500+ Members
Monday Lunch or Family Dinner or Potluck
Local Sim with Data
2 Yoga Classes per week
Prepaid Activities/Classes
Friday After-Work Drinks
2 – 3 Prepaid Weekend Excursions
Weekly Neighbourhood Walks in Cities

How much does Hacker Paradise / NOMA cost? 

The price for a Hacker Paradise powered by Noma trip depends on the location.

• 3 weeks: from $1750
• 1 month (4 weeks): $2,490-$3,590

Pro Tip: You can save by sharing a room with a friend or significant other!

Coworking, coliving, and local community activities

Each trip intentionally connects you to the local community through specially curated experiences. Your accommodations are always within 15 minutes’ walking distance of your coworking facility or has in house dedicated workspace.

In August/Sept 2023, I joined Hacker Paradise for a month in Estonia! Learn more about that experience in this article, or watch me chat with other HackerParadise peeps in this video!

Learn more about Hacker Paradise Powered by NOMA Collective here, and use promo code FAMPROHOBO150 for $150 off your first experience! 

WiFi Artists

How WiFi Artists works:

1. Apply to the group
2. Choose your start date, countries, and duration of program (deposit required)
3. Participate in a virtual meeting with the group. The Channel/Group chats are created at least 2 weeks prior to the program start date.
4. Arrive in host country and meet your program leader
5. Work, live, and travel alongside 15 to 30 people
6. Stay connected in a private platform for participants

What’s included in WiFi Artists trips

WiFi Artists	1-mo Program
Work-Friendly Accommodations
Co-Working Pass
Professional Development
Dedicated Team Lead
Airport Arrival Transfer
Welcome Essentials
City Guide
Local SIM Card
High-Speed Internet in the Room and Common Areas
Cleaning Services
Backup Technology (Laptop, Charger, Batteries)

How much does WiFi Artists cost?

Your program costs will vary depending on length of stay and chosen destination. Because it’s a pretty new program, they are offering very attractive introductory rates. Here’s what to expect:

• 1-Month Program (Without Accommodation): $800-$920/month | (Private Bedroom): $1770-$2300/month

WiFi Artists program flexibility

This turn-key option is perfect for anyone who wants ease of travel and work without the hassle of organizing everything yourself. Another pro is that you are not required to stay with WiFi Artists throughout the entire duration of your trip. You can skip activities, take a wellbeing week and watch Netflix, or take a side trip. If you need to leave the program early, you are free to do so, and their travel consultant will be there to help you.

SPECIAL DEAL: Use code WiFi1510 when you apply for a program with WiFi Artists, and you’ll get a $75 discount! 

Learn more and Sign Up Here. 

WiFi Tribe

WiFi Tribe offers 4-, 6-, or 8-week trips called Chapters. The Chapters have fixed destinations and dates, so you will need to plan around them. Beyond that, there are no set itineraries, and it is up to the group (12-25 people) to determine what your experience looks like.

To participate in a Chapter, you must be accepted through an application process and become an active member by paying the $500 annual membership fee.

How does WiFi Tribe work?

1. Submit an application
2. 30-40 minute video interview call
3. Personality Test
4. Pay the Membership Fee
5. Pick a Chapter that works for you 
6. Pack, Pay, & Travel

What’s Included with WiFi Tribe

WiFi Tribe	4-week	6-week	8-week
Accommodation
Water, electric, and any other bills
Basic cleaning
WiFi
Internet backups
Space to work within your accommodation
Tribe of like-minded people
Access to Slack Community

Important Note: Members are responsible for their own flights, food, and any activities while on Chapter.

How much does WiFi Tribe cost?

The annual membership fee is $500. This commitment to remain an active part of the community is required to participate in a Chapter.

Chapter costs: $1,200-$2,800 

60% of the Chapters have a starting price at or below $1,400 for a shared room and $2,300 for a private room. The more chapters you participate in over time, the cheaper your costs are. 

So many destinations to choose from

On any given month, you have multiple chapters to choose from, located around the world. The number of options available with WiFi Tribe is hard to beat. You have the flexibility to choose your length of stay, quality of accommodation, and how you spend your time on a Chapter.

Check out WiFi Tribe Here. 

If you click through and enter in your information (even if you’re not ready to commit – which of course you won’t likely be right away), I will get a referral credit should you decide to do a WiFi Tribe trip at some point later on. I appreciate this support if you are interested in learning more about them!

Coliving and Coworking with Fixed Locations You Can Visit Any Time

This is not an exhaustive list! There are a lot of boutique coliving and coworking initiatives around the world; location-based companies focused on creating an experience in one place. These kinds of places will be the topic of another article. 

What you’ll find below are organizations that have a menu places to live and work around the world (rather than just one place in one location). 

Outsite

Think of Outsite like an a la carte menu to whet your nomadic appetite. While there are a couple of static Retreat offerings, Outsite gives you the ability to pick and choose what you need, whether it is accommodations, a day or week pass at a Coworking Café, or both.

For the purposes of this article, we will focus on their coliving options. (We’ll look at their retreats in another article). 

How does Outsite work?

The first thing to note is that you must sign up for a membership to book one of the many great coliving options in Outsite’s inventory. Annual and lifetime options are available, and you receive several benefits from membership including access to Member-Only Outsite Spaces, monthly deals, rewards, and more. (Keep reading for a $50 discount on your membership.)

Depending on where you go in the world, your Outsite coliving space will vary in terms of accommodation type, WiFi speed, and price. In most cases, you can choose from studios, private rooms, or apartments. 

• Apartments – Private living quarters with a private bedroom, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, and workspace.
• Studios – Private rooms with en suites, kitchenettes, and access to common areas in shared houses.
• Private Rooms – Private room with shared lounge, workspace, and kitchens. Private bathrooms available only in select spaces.

Outsite has an internal booking tool that is simple to use to check availability and reserve your coliving stay.

What’s included with Outsite

All Outsite spaces come fully furnished with work amenities, community managers, and reliable WiFi (typically, ~100 MBPS). Check out the table below to see what’s included.

Where are Outsite coliving spaces?

Outsite has about 50 different locations spread across four continents. Check their website to see their latest collection of properties.

How much does Outsite cost?

Prices vary widely between locations. Straight accommodation bookings typically range between $900 and $3,600 per month. Some of the more luxurious destinations are priced per night in the $340 range.

• Membership: $999 (lifetime); $199 (annual)

Side Note: Coworking spaces or private workspaces are available in all Outsite coliving accommodation options. At certain locations, you can access an Outsite Coworking Café with a daily, weekly, or monthly pass. Prices range between $20-$172 in Lisbon and $9-$117 in Puerto Vallarta depending on the pass.

Making a difference

Outsite is dedicated to responsible travel, supporting local initiatives and sustainability. With each booking, a tree is planted through One Tree Planted. The locations are well-established and support long-term and slow travel.

Check out what Outsite has on offer, and get a $50 discount with this link! 

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Join me in this interview where we turn the career design model on its head for a fresh approach to getting what you want out of life. 

Other Awesome Interviews to Check Out:
Pros & Cons of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle vs. Having a Home Base, with Sherry Ott
Pivoting to Podcasts After 9 Years of Full-Time Travel, with Gary Arndt
21 Years of Full-Time Travel, with Wandering Earl, founder of Remote Club
Full-Time Travel as a Digital Nomad Family of 5, Growing Up Without Borders

Jump right into my Awesome Interview Series videos on YouTube here – and please give it a thumbs up, leave comments and subscribe!

How Jason Moore Went From Zero to Travel (With Student Debt no Less)

When Jason graduated, he knew he wanted a travel lifestyle, despite societal pressure to get a stable job, buy a house, and generally keep up with the Joneses. 

So he looked outside the box for jobs that would require him to travel. Lo and behold, he stumbled on “experiential marketing” and spent 10 years working in an industry that saw him constantly on the road, doing things like driving around the USA in a giant orange tabby cat-shaped van, and working as a tour manager for a famous indie rock band! 

This was a fabulous way to get Jason on the road, but also with a steady paycheck that would allow him to pay down his debt and set himself up financially for his next move….

Which was to branch out on his own as a digital nomad freelancer. That worked out well, and when he was ready he transitioned from freelancing to being a digital entrepreneur and running multiple online businesses. 

He spent a decade as a digital nomad (before such things were considered “cool”), and he continues to have a location independent career while living in Norway with his wife and two kids. 

Jason’s online endeavours are all geared towards helping people realize their own location independent dreams. As a pioneer in the industry, he does this in a few ways: 

First of all, he was podcasting before podcasts were en vogue. For many years now, Jason has been the voice behind the Zero to Travel Podcast, with over 7 million downloads and 500+ 5-star reviews. 

He is also the co-founder of Location Indie; a community he started with his buddy Travis Sherry at a time when no platforms existed to connect location independent folk to share ideas and inspiration. That community has grown in many ways (from breadth of membership to what’s on offer), and is connected to ventures like the Paradise Pack and Lifestyle Launch Academy. 

Watch my Interview With Jason Moore! 

This jam-packed interview is full of advice and tips around the location independent lifestyle and different ways to achieve it. 

Click here to watch it on YouTube, or watch below!

Jason’s Approach to the Location Independent Career and Lifestyle 

Most people focus their efforts on their career first, and then find a way to make their career fit their dream lifestyle (and unfortunately it doesn’t often work). Jason flips the model on its head and encourages people to focus on their lifestyle dreams first, and then find and design a career that fits the bill. 

In this interview, we talk about things like: 

• The beauty of the travel lifestyle; if your priority is travel, it can take many forms. 
• The travel culture in the USA the late 90s (for example taking a gap year was virtually unheard of).
• Experiential marketing and event marketing, and how it is an industry that pays you to travel!
• How you can scale a freelance business into an entrepreneurial venture with outsourcing. 

How Location Independent is not Synonymous With Alone

While you might think that running a location independent career and lifestyle is isolating, it doesn’t have to be. Jason contends that spending time with like-minded people in-person is incredibly important, and is worth the effort. At Location Indie, they host in-person events like Camp Indie to connect members of their online community in person. 

I’ll agree that the quality of my own online relationships and collaborations rose exponentially when I (finally) started attending conferences and networking events within my industry. Even my friendship with Jason was solidified when we met up in Boulder Colorado back in 2014. 

We discuss: 

• The importance of making connections at live events, and how Jason met his business partner at one such event (World Domination Summit). 
• How Travis and Jason founded Location Indie during a 3-day shut-in in Ocean City during winter. 

How to Transition to Location Independence

Jason’s businesses are all about the transition to location independence. From Zero to Travel for a dose of audio inspiration, to Location Indie for education, networking, and accountability – he has dedicated his entrepreneurial life to this cause. This was the greatest theme that our entire interview wove around. Here are some things we chatted about on this topic: 

• The three different types of careers you can have whilst being location independent and the differences therein. 
• How to transition to location independence, and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that many people fall into. 
• Why the best time to start your location independent lifestyle is when you have a full-time job. 
• The wisdom in going location independent by first starting a side-hustle and leveraging your existing skills and contacts. 
• How Jason went from having a steady job to freelancing to being an entrepreneur. 
• How you can start a service business or freelance career in a day, as opposed to creating an e-commerce business from the ground up. 
• Why your intended location makes a big difference when estimating how much money you need to be earning. 
• Why it’s important to realize that the leap to becoming location independent will be uncomfortable and scary, no matter how well you’ve prepared for it. 

The Most Important (and Overlooked) Elements of LI Lifestyle Design 

I am a big proponent of the more esoteric elements of life that, on the surface, seem pretty cut and dry. For example, as a former financial planner, I used to set aside all the charts and graphs and investment prospectuses and instead I’d ask my clients what they wanted to do with their lives. My contention was that money won’t do you any good if you don’t know how it is going to help you live your best life. 

Jason agrees. Here’s how this translates to location independent lifestyle design: 

• The Triangle of Freedom (time, location/lifestyle, finance), and the requirement to zone in on one element at a time in order to really move forward. 
• How Work-Life-Productivity + Travel is paradoxical. 
• The importance of having a goal that informs your decisions and gives you the “why” to keep going. 
• How the Lifestyle Launch Academy works, and how it specifically addresses elements that are commonly overlooked but are incredibly important. 
• Why your business will fail if you can’t conquer the mental barriers. 
• How it’s great to fantasize about the travel adventures you’ll have with a location independent career, but that the reality (and even the magic) of the lifestyle is in the day-to-day. 

Click Here to watch my chat with Jason about all this and more!

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Without the right insurance, the wrong emergency  can turn your entire trip into an exceedingly expensive and disappointing experience. Long stay travel insurance will ensure that you return home without any problems.

The entire travel insurance industry was shaken up by the pandemic, and although we are all finding our feet again, finding the best travel insurance in 2025 for a long-term trip is no longer as clear-cut as it once was. You require flexibility, affordability, and of course, travel insurance that covers COVID and other pandemics.

Links in this post are affiliate links, which means I will receive a commission if you click through and end up making a purchase. Having endured travel insurance emergencies myself, I know the pitfalls, and I am writing this article to help readers find the best solutions and navigate the murky waters of world nomads insurance. 

Looking for The Best Travel Insurance Companies

Finding  the best travel insurance coverage means using a travel insurance company that will make your trip abroad a smooth one. Aside from the main things like medical and health insurance that will greatly benefit you if you encounter any illness or injuries, simple things such as lost luggage or cancellations and interruptions are important to consider too.

What Long-Term Travelers Need in a Travel Medical Insurance Plan

Long-time digital nomads are well familiar with the unfortunate limitations of the international travel insurance industry due to their unique requirements. Here are a few criteria to keep in mind when getting a travel insurance plan: 

Ability to Apply / Renew From Anywhere

Most travel insurance companies will only allow you to apply for a policy whilst in your home country. This is completely impractical for a digital nomad or remote worker traveling long term. 

Long Term Policies 

Most travel insurance policies expire after a certain period (somewhere between six months and one year) after which you can’t extend or renew.
 

Home Country Coverage for Visits Home

With most policies, you won’t have any coverage if something happens while you’re visiting your home country. And if you’re a long-term traveler, your provincial/national medical coverage may also have expired. (Canadians are familiar with this; once you are absent from your province for a certain amount of time – usually around six months – you have no medical coverage). 

Travel Insurance Coronavirus Coverage

Does travel insurance cover coronavirus? Of the very few insurance companies left out there that satisfy the criteria above, many still don’t cover claims related to COVID – or if they do, their fine print is so ambiguous it gives them enough leeway to deny claims as they see fit. And even if they cover a medical claim on the contraction of COVID or any other pandemic illness, they may not cover a mandated quarantine and related expenses.

Where Do I Get Travel Medical Insurance

This leads me to SafetyWing: an insurance company developed by nomads, for nomads.

SafetyWing offers two insurance products specially designed for remote workers and travelers (plus one specifically for remote companies). It’s one of the top travel insurers for nomads that offers legitimate medical plans and insurance.

Here are a few features offered within the full suite of SafetyWing products: 

• Visits home are covered. You’ll have coverage for visits to your home country of up to 30 days for every three months (for U.S. citizens it’s 15 days).
• You can purchase and renew from abroad.
• They will cover claims related to COVID-19; it works the same as for any other illness. 
  
  

Nomad Insurance has two plans: Essential and Complete. 

The Essential plan is suited for the mid to short term traveller, covering travel risk and unexpected medical issues, starting at $56 USD / 4 weeks. 

The Complete plan is designed for the long-term nomad, with both health and travel upgrades for truly comprehensive coverage. This plan includes routine check ups, mental health care, maternity and more starting at $150 USD / month.

Let’s look at each in more detail.

SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Essential: International Travel Medical Insurance for Short-Term Nomads and Travelers

SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Essential is an international travel medical insurance policy. This means it is intended to help you pay for unexpected medical problems and accidents while abroad. You may want to reference this article on what travel insurance is, which includes a glossary of insurance terms. 

The essential policy is ideal for short-term nomads or travelers prioritizing emergency medical coverage while abroad.

Nomad Travel Insurance policies include coverage for: 

• $250,000 max limit
• Doctors (specific visits, not routine checkups)
• Hospitals and ambulances
• Emergency medical evacuation
• Emergency dental
• Physical therapy and chiropractic (as prescribed by a physician)
• Trip interruption
• Travel delay
• Lost checked luggage
• Emergency response and natural disasters
• Personal liability
• AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)

Click here to get your instant quote for Nomad Essential!

Nomad Insurance Essential: PROS

Prices are super-competitive, starting at $56/four weeks for people aged 18-39…as long as you select coverage that excludes the United States (including the United States almost doubles the price). 

For trips of unknown or long-term duration, you pay monthly and the insurance automatically renews each month until you cancel. So if you’re trying out long-term travel but don’t know how long you’ll be gone for, this is perfect! If you already know your travel dates, you can enter them in and pay for the entire policy up front. 

Once your policy hits one year, you can apply again for a new policy, and there’s no limit to the number of times you re-apply (up to the age of 69). 

There’s no deductible!

You can apply for and renew the policy from anywhere in the world. 

While the policy has a “pre-existing clause” (which excludes coverage for any condition which existed in the two years prior to applying), they DO have an “acute onset” clause that covers pre-existing conditions that unexpectedly flare up without warning, are of short duration, and require urgent care within 24 hours. 

Children 10 years and younger are included at no extra cost (1 child per adult, 2 per family). 

In addition to COVID medical coverage, Nomad Insurance Essential covers quarantine expenses of $50/day for up to 10 days (provided you’ve had coverage for a minimum of 28 days, you’re outside of your home country, and the quarantine has been mandated by a physician or governmental authority because you tested positive for COVID-19 or had symptoms and are awaiting test results).

Nomad Insurance Essential: CONS 

While a $250,000 maximum coverage limit is reasonable in most countries, it won’t go as far in the U.S. And paying double the premiums for these low maximum bites.

Great news: If you are a U.S. citizen and get a policy that excludes U.S. coverage, you still qualify for coverage on visits home! (15 days every three months). 

Because you need to reapply for a new policy every 365 days, that means the pre-existing clause resets every year (meaning you will not have coverage for any pre-existing conditions that predate the new policy by two years). With most long-term nomads’ travel insurance policies, you only need to endure this clause once. While I’ve listed this as a “con”, it’s a double-edged sword; many long-term medical travel insurance policies require you to undergo a medical questionnaire, which requires you to disclose all medical conditions you’ve suffered at any time in your life. Quite often this will result in a blanket exclusion of that condition, even if it was many years ago. Nomad Insurance Essential requires no medical questionnaire; so with a pre-existing clause that resets every year, once you are two years past any condition, they will cover it again. 

Check out the widget below to see how much your SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Essential will be! 

Final Note: As a Canadian who traveled full-time for 12 years, I was unable to qualify for standard travel insurance after my first year abroad (because I’d lost my provincial coverage, which travel insurance companies rely on). Thus, I was forced to get more expensive health insurance for expatriates, which frankly, wasn’t an ideal product for what I wanted – I simply wanted coverage for medical emergencies. I structured the policy to have an incredibly high deductible of $2,500 (to reduce my monthly premiums), such that it would only be useful in the event of an expensive medical emergency.

SafetyWing coverage is not based on the requirement for provincial coverage, which makes it a simple and cost-effective solution if you are a Canadian in a similar situation.

SafetyWing Nomad Insurance Complete:
International Travel Medical Insurance for Remote Workers and Long-Term Nomads

While the Nomad Insurance Essential is designed for emergencies and mishaps, SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance Complete, (previously known as Nomad Health) is designed to be your comprehensive travel medical insurance and includes routine healthcare, mental health support, and maternity. This plan is perfect for nomads and remote workers who don’t plan on traveling home every time they have a routine appointment, screening, or check up. 

Nomad Travel Insurance policies include coverage for: 

• $1,500,000 max limit
• All essential benefits plus routine check ups, screenings, and vaccines
• Doctors and Specialists visits 
• Maternity care 
• Mental Health care 
• Cancer screening and treatment 
• Wellness therapies such as chiropractics, dieticians, and accupuncture
• Trip cancellation (up to $300 per trip) 
• Stolen Belongings ($5,000 limit) 
  
  

SafetyWing’s Nomad Insurance Complete: PROS

You get all the ‘Essential benefits’, plus routine health care, mental health, and maternity. Includes additional coverage for trip or accommodation cancelation, burglary, and delayed luggage.

You are covered in your country of residence, with the exception of any country or area that is sanctioned.

Discount for annual billing vs monthly. SafetyWing offers 10% off when you choose annual billing which gives you almost one month for free. 

Automatically includes the adventure sport add-on.
 

Nomad Insurance Complete : CONS 

Pre existing conditions are not covered before the plan starts. Any new conditions or issues that arise once you are already covered will continue to be covered as long as the plan is renewed. 

Hong Kong, Singapore and US are only included as an add on.

Coverage only goes until the age of 64.

Cannot cover residents (those living there for 6+ months out of the year) of Belarus, Canada, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Republic of Ireland, North Korea, North Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Palau, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, United Arab Emirates, and the USA and its territories.

Types of Travel Medical Insurance Plans (in General)

Not related to Safety Wing, here are the three general types of travel medical insurance you can get:

International Medical insurance for a single trip: This is the most popular insurance plan and is used when you’re going on a single trip that covers your entire stay.

Multi-trip International Medical (Annual plan): This provides international medical insurance coverage on a yearly basis that covers numerous trips a year (the policy will have terms for how many trips you can take and/or how long each trip can be).

Visitor Travel Medical insurance: This type of plan offers coverage for short-term visitors to the USA. 

Safety Wing Not the Best Option for You? Get Other Insurance Quotes Here

I’m a big believer in getting multiple quotes and comparing different policy options each time I take a trip. For example, on a recent trip, I planned to spend the winter skiing. I discovered insurance companies provide VERY different options regarding what kinds of skiing-related accidents they cover! This is NOT something you want to find out while you’re on the slopes.

So, here are a few more options for you to explore:

Genki offers both travel health insurance and international health insurance for digital nomads and long-term travelers, and is the insurance company I chose for my winter trip. The cost was the same as Safety Wing, however the coverage amounts are considerably higher and the sports coverage is more robust.

 Worldwide. Genki covers care in every country. Available to citizens of any country.

 Flexible monthly subscription. No long-term contract. Cancel anytime.

 Easy to sign-up (and cancel) in minutes, all online, from anywhere in the world.

What’s included?

• Reimbursement for medical treatment anywhere. Direct billing to any hospital. Telemedicine included.
• Choose your doctor. Genki covers treatment at any locally authorized healthcare provider.
• 24/7 medical assistance hotline. Medical rescue & transport.

Visitors Coverage is an insurance broker that will give you multiple quotes and match you with the best policies depending on your needs, including age, trip length, and destinations.

Also, I have gotten a lot of emails from seniors who have been dismayed at how many insurance companies either cut off or substantially reduce coverage for people over the age of 65. I have FINALLY found not one but TWO insurance companies with no age limit for coverage!

Travelex offers a few different travel insurance plans; their Travel Select plan offers coverage up to 364 days.
(Note: I don’t have personal experience with Travelex as it is only for Americans. Also, note that the coverage limits are quite low; if I were getting a policy from them I would spring for the Additional Medical Coverage upgrade).

Auras has a universal travel insurance plan with all essential coverage. It’s available to citizens of any country, aged 1 to 100. You can choose the amount of insurance you want (with higher limits than Travelex), and you can even make it a monthly renewable plan if you’re hitting the road for a long or undetermined amount of time. You can also purchase it if you’re already traveling, which is not possible with many insurance companies.

2026 UPDATE: Buyer Beware! I checked out Auras Insurance with the intention of buying one of their policies in December 2025. There were a variety of red flags that swayed me from using them.
For example, their specific policy language was almost impossible to find on the website, as was their underwriter. After some additional research, I discovered it’s underwritten by a company in the UAE, and Auras itself is in Comoros (offshore entities would be bound by different laws and in the case of a dispute would be nearly impossible to work with).
When I messaged customer service to get some information on an additional rider I was considering, they were unhelpful to the point of being rude. Not a good sign if you need to contact them in the event of an emergency.
And, when I finally did track down the policy language, I found it to be very exclusive. Repeatedly as I read it, I thought “if I needed to make a claim, this could be used to get out of paying me.” I laughed out loud at their coverage of ground transportation to the hospital in the event of an emergency: “taxi”. Not an ambulance – a taxi.
The limits were also atrocious. Although the overall policy limit was a high number, each category of claim had a much (much) smaller number that would be near useless if I had a serious medical emergency.
Then I looked at Trust Pilot reviews, which were mixed. Although 73% were 5-star reviews, a goodly portion of those reviewers never needed to make a claim. There were also 19% 1-star reviews, full of detailed accounts from people who had claims denied. Every insurance company will deny claims and create irate customers who leave bad reviews, but if there is a large number of these reviews (and if they’re recent, as these were), it’s a red flag. 
May this serve as your warning: read your insurance policy cover to cover, and make sure you feel okay with it! Your life – or at least your finances – may depend on it.

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