While being on Remote Year, it's not only the countries and cities that are inspiring, but this - impressive! - community I consider myself lucky to be among. As the definition of working and success continue to shift with a generation who can do most anything...
They say elephants, among the most intelligent of animals, never forget. If a member of their herd goes missing, they will search their lives trying to find it. They are quite literally gentle giants but each other’s silent and intentional protectors. Fierce with their love...
Oh what a month! From adjusting to the hot Malaysian heat (and meeting elephants!), to traveling to Sydney, Australia and spending Christmas in Bali—it was non-stop adventure....
This was me on July 30, day one of Remote Year. Smack dab in the middle of 2017, I said ‘yes’ to quite the adventure. The year proved to be one of many feats: 💫 1 big life-changing, turn-my-world-upside down, decision. 🌎16 new countries. ✈38 flights. 👟103,246 miles. 🐪3 new continents. 🏠6...
Last night, around 1 a.m., I woke up to find myself thoroughly immersed in what Yugen lovingly refers to as a “cuddle puddle.” In other words: a mosh pit of exhausted digital nomads, who happily pool together in short bursts of alcohol-induced naps. Everyone had already...
Leaving with a postcard, some sand in my backpack, sunkissed memories, a few freckles and even more gratitude for my Yugen fam. See ya sometime soon, Australia. Next up: Bali for Christmas with 20 more Yugies....
This is the first year I'll be away from my parents at Christmas, ever. It's also the first time I'll visit Bali. And the first time I'll celebrate with 15+ new treasured friends, who in all true cheesiness, have become my family away from home. The sisters...
“Things will happen when they happen, and not one minute sooner. That is the way of life, it runs at its own pace. Enjoy as many minutes as you can.” -Rob Kozak ❤ Struggling with the concept of time in Remote Year. It all moves so fast,...
When we move to a new place, the local Remote Year city teams do more than share the WiFi password of the co-working space, set up our apartments and make lunch recommendations. ❤ They invite us into their hearts and lives for a month, sharing their passions...
“Whatever you choose, however many roads you travel, I hope that you choose not to be a lady. I hope you will find some way to break the rules and make a little trouble out there. And I also hope that you will choose to...