Guest Contributor: Meet Stella Gonzalez Alfonso, who is based in Colombia, working remotely as a Researcher & Content Marketer for the RoRemote freelance team and with her brand Stella Venturosa. Slovenia holds a special place in her heart, and she was delighted to speak to other Slovenia fans with this inspirational blog article.

Once upon a time, the image of a digital nomad was often a cliched snapshot of someone on a laptop, sitting on a beach and sipping a cocktail, but much has changed in recent years due to the pandemic. Now, with remote work being prevalent and accessible to all, families can also enjoy this option. Read on to learn more about combining remote work and travel and taking a family workcation >>

Being based in Zaragoza, Spain, where temperatures can reach 40 plus degrees Celsius (over 100 Fahrenheit) during July and August, I know about working in hot temperatures. This year, in June, due to global warming and climate change we have already soaring temperatures, which are breaking local records. Keep reading to learn how to stay cool whilst remote working in a heat wave with my top tips >>

Our approach to work is changing and with it, the power dynamic between employer and employee is shifting to a new model. Post pandemic remote working has developed into a framework where workers have clarity in the model design outlined and adopted, one which values flexibility and wellbeing. For any technology-based business, implementing remote and nomad policies is now a must to compete in the war for global talent and retain existing a-players.

Will you be checking your email during your upcoming holiday period? And more importantly, do you have reason to or is it just a habit? Read on to ensure you truly disconnect from work during any upcoming holidays and return refreshed and revitalised>>

When you think of - literally - a world of gorgeous destinations, inhabited by incredible people you can meet and exchange experience with, it is hard to remember that sometimes, some parts of that same world are scarred with inequality and oppression. Most people do not feel this as they are accepted and welcomed almost anywhere. However, not everyone has the luxury of freely gliding through places - this is the case, for example, of the LGBTQ+ community in some locations.

There is no doubt that community provides the glue that brings travelling nomads together and cements their place in any destination, and events are the backbone of these communities; connecting nomads fully with each other and with the locals. But what if you are a newbie event organiser and you want to create that first get-together or meet-up event? Read on to hear some top tips from the experts!

When we work from home we often have no commute or the level of physical movement that would occur in of a shared office space. Sitting for the majority of our work day can have negative impacts, including lack of energy and focus, postural problems and potential adverse health impacts. Read on to discover ways to add back in movement where possible and boost your energy levels!

My new LinkedIn Learning course "Become a Digital Nomad" is live. Below you can find a comprehensive list of resources to support the course and its learners.

Anybody can become a digital nomad, no matter whether they travel alone or in a group. For instance, during my travels, I have been both a solo and group-based nomad, while in my early days of nomading I was mainly solo or travelling with 1-2 friends or other nomads, for short periods of time. I now enjoy the benefits of travelling with my partner and child as a nomad family.

The pandemic highlighted loneliness, but now lockdowns are over, loneliness hasn’t magically gone away. The nature of remote work - can mean that there is more of tendency for workers to experience loneliness. I believe via vulnerable and authentic leadership we can lead the charge and end the stigma, opening up discussions on loneliness and other mental health related topics.

NEWSFLASH: you don’t have to wait until your kids go off to university before you can travel the world! Take it from someone who has started nomading with her family in 2015.

We know communications matter in remote work, so how we reach out to people in special moments is really important! Have you considered using short video messages to acknowledge, celebrate and show gratitude to your team and virtual network? It is really the best way to communicate! Read on to understand how and why.

As I was preparing for my well deserved Easter holiday break, with plenty of nature and family time planned, I started to reflect on the value of rest to our well being. Research shows we need downtime, to disconnect from remote work, busyness and computer work. When was the last time you really considered how important rest is to you and your health? Read on to learn more and start planning your next holiday time with intention!

Tight and often shared spaces, wrong postures, the boss who calls up at all hours, the requests that never end and the infinite zoom calls. During the pandemic, most people who worked from home have complained of physical problems and increased mental stress. Read further to know how you can manage your everyday schedule for a better life-work-integration and wellbeing.

A world of opportunity has opened up for Digital Nomads, with the introduction of many new destinations to consider. Also, existing visas, routes and locations have improved their services markedly. This new world of extended business travel is actively merging with existing nomad destinations providing not only more places to pick from but also many higher quality and enhanced offerings. However, like any mode of work combined with travel, there can be challenges.

Being a remote worker often means you have the ability to manage your own schedule. However, most of the time we are not able to take advantage of new innovative ways and tools for calendar management. Harness the power of enhanced calendar planning and practices such as time blocking to kick start your remote work routine today!

When I think of a caring friend or family member showing support, I think of the language “tell me all about it”, which invites you to really share whatever it is that might be going on with genuine interest. As a human-centred remote leader or team mate, we want to do the same, showing genuine interest, concern and inviting real sharing, doing so whilst cognisant of the best ways in a virtual environment to do this, read on to learn more:

Once upon a time, a leader would provide tangible operational tools and resources to their teams and it could be enough. The largest work-from-home experiment is still ongoing, with workers forced to dig deep, learn quickly and be resilient in times of uncertainty and change. Today, in March 2022 we are in the midst of a war and conversations can often be sensitive, emotive and upsetting.