You may have seen pretty photos or viewed flashy video clips that show the sunny side of #vanlife when traveling and working in a motorhome or camper van. The reality is a bit more complex than Instagram photos because anything can … Read the Story
Tag: remote work
Conflicting views: Which countries in Europe really are the best for remote work?
Remote work is here to stay. For some people it means an opportunity to work from home without commuting to the office during the rush-hour, whereas others regard remote work as the perfect excuse to travel to Europe, and work in … Read the Story
Europe travel news: where to ski, more night trains, Northern Lights, hotels for remote workers
News from Europe to travelers
A new class of night trains connect European cities
More choices for train trips is good news for travelers who are concerned about the carbon footprint they leave behind on their journeys. A 500 million euro … Read the Story
Considering a new remote work destination? Here are the smartest cities in the world
When someone is planning a move to a foreign city, considering a new destination where to work remotely, or simply scanning exciting cities to visit, a factor that may have an impact on the decision is how smart a city is. … Read the Story
Where are trendsetters traveling right now?
Traveling professionals who call themselves digital nomads work remotely, typically staying in a destination for a few weeks or a few months at a time. Many work in design, marketing, programming, writing, or in any profession … Read the Story
Ensure safe internet access at Airbnb rentals, and other security tips for travelers
Every remote worker and digital nomad who works and travels knows the satisfied feeling when a reliable and secure internet connection has been successfully setup in a new destination. It is a big relief. Work, getting information about the new environment, … Read the Story
Ebook news digest: audiobooks, remote work, business of writing, Instagram for writers
News on ebooks, writing and business of publishing
Brevity’s Nonfiction Blog shares tips for writers who are trying to use Instagram for marketing. An interesting piece of information about Instagram: if you achieve 1% engagement (people … Read the Story
5 travel and tourism megatrends reflect the rise of new technologies, businesses and prospering nations
Travel and tourism is already one of the largest, yet also one of the fastest growing global industries. It was estimated to account for about 10% of global GDP in 2017. Entire regions depend on the arrival of tourists, like Bali … Read the Story
Ebook news digest: the honor of ebooks, free writing contests, translating a book
News on ebooks, writing and remote work
Defending the honor of ebooks (and innovation)
No Shelf Required
A quote from the article hits right into the core benefits of ebooks: “The promise of the digital medium is to democratize and equalize access to knowledge, … Read the Story
Here are the countries where you have plenty of colleagues who also provide professional services online
If you are a writer or a freelancer providing writing-related services, like translation, editing, or proofreading, and you manage your assignments through online services, you know how global the business is. Many other professionals, such as programmers, graphic designers, and photographers … Read the Story
Ebook news digest: free ebooks, remote work resources, literary hoaxes, book publishers happy in London
Ebook news digest on March 15, 2017
Why Writers Lie (and Plagiarize and Fabricate and Stretch the Truth and…)
(Vanity Fair)
“While “fake news” may be a current term of art, the literary hoax is a tale as old as the printed word.” … Read the Story
Ebooks news digest: nonfiction writing prompts, best photos of 2016, breakthrough of remote work
Ebook news digest January 1, 2017
Plan Your Year: Nonfiction Writing Prompt #52
(Write Nonfiction Now!)
Writing a nonfiction book or article requires planning. Often, the hard part is to decide what to include and what to exclude, even though sometimes, a writer … Read the Story