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By Kristin Wilson

Weekly Breaking Technology, Careers, Startups, Travel News from the world of Digital Nomads and Remote Work. For travel tips, business advice, and interviews with location independent entrepreneurs, check out the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast.
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May 01, 202003:08
Remote Jobs Surge During Coronavirus Pandemic While Airbnb Goes Virtual

Remote Jobs Surge During Coronavirus Pandemic While Airbnb Goes Virtual

The coronavirus has crushed some businesses while others have soared. Find out how the job market has changed, the most popular remote work job postings on LinkedIn, and how to make money with a side hustle on Airbnb Virtual Experiences.
Apr 21, 202003:25
Free New Banking App for Freelancers
Apr 13, 202002:41
Remote Work Tips: Free Virtual Summit & Online Charity Event - Remote AID by Running Remote
Apr 06, 202001:43
US Tax Deadline Extended to July 15 - Details for Expats, Digital Nomads, Freelancers, and Remote Workers

US Tax Deadline Extended to July 15 - Details for Expats, Digital Nomads, Freelancers, and Remote Workers

The US federal tax filing deadline has been extended from April 15 - July 15. Here's what you need to know in
Mar 30, 202002:57
Bansko, Bulgaria Is Quarantined for COVID-19 as Country Shuts Down Borders

Bansko, Bulgaria Is Quarantined for COVID-19 as Country Shuts Down Borders

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Bulgaria has officially closed its borders to all foreign nationals from March 20 until April 17 - including citizens of EU Member States and Schengen Zone countries.

The popular ski down and expat/digital nomad hub of Bansko is quarantined for at least two weeks, leaving at least 300 foreigners to decide whether to stay or leave through Sofia Airport.

More details in this week's episode of Digital Nomad News.
Mar 23, 202002:37
Coronavirus Impact on Remote Work

Coronavirus Impact on Remote Work

Details on which companies are sending employees to work from home due to to COVID-19, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on remote work, and what to do if you have questions or your organization needs help transitioning to remote work.
Mar 16, 202002:31
New International Health Insurance for Remote Companies and Teams
Mar 09, 202002:25
Running Remote - World's Largest Remote Work Conference Headed to Austin April 20-21

Running Remote - World's Largest Remote Work Conference Headed to Austin April 20-21

Prepare your company and team for the future of work by attending Running Remote conference April 20-21 in Austin, Texas. In its 3rd year, Running Remote brings together 500+ remote work professionals and 30+ speakers to discuss cutting-edge technologies and tactics for thriving in the global, digital economy. Running Remote is ideal for remote workers, online freelancers, founders & CEOs, HR professionals, team leaders, digital nomads, and anyone who works on or manages a remote team.
Mar 02, 202002:03
Finding Remote Jobs for Military Spouses and Veterans

Finding Remote Jobs for Military Spouses and Veterans

Instant Teams, a female-led startup that matches military spouses and veterans with remote jobs raises $1.5M.

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www.instantteams.com

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 1
Feb 24, 202002:07
The Best Places for Expats to Live, Work, or Retire Abroad in 2020

The Best Places for Expats to Live, Work, or Retire Abroad in 2020

The best places for foreigners to live abroad in 2020! Find out the top-ranked countries for expats and digital nomads, plus the Top 10 places for retirees.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countrie
Feb 17, 202005:26
Best New Productivity and Communication Apps for 2020

Best New Productivity and Communication Apps for 2020

Do you feel like you waste a lot of time in different Slack channels, meetings, or Zoom calls? If so, this video is for you. Find out about the two new apps that could replace Slack and revolutionize how you communicate at work.

Plus, we have the inside scoop on Costa Rica's new work-from-home bill and the U.S. cities with the most remote workers in the nation.
Feb 10, 202007:59
The best cities to live or travel for freelancers in 2020

The best cities to live or travel for freelancers in 2020

Where to live or travel in 2020? We have the best cities for freelancers or unemployed workers to live in! Plus, the best cities for work according to Airbnb.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online
Feb 03, 202005:06
LinkedIn Best Jobs for 2020 (News Clip)

LinkedIn Best Jobs for 2020 (News Clip)

Looking for a new job? Find out LinkedIn's picks for the best jobs in 2020! Full list below:

LinkedIn Emerging Jobs Report

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, wor
Jan 27, 202002:08
Why You Should NEVER Charge Your Cell Phone at Airports!

Why You Should NEVER Charge Your Cell Phone at Airports!

Do you know the dangers of charging your devices in public? Find out in this short news clip.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries
Jan 20, 202001:03
Find out highest-paying emerging jobs for 2020

Find out highest-paying emerging jobs for 2020

Welcome to another episode of Digital Nomad News! Today we talk about the highest-paying emerging jobs for 2020 and why charging your phone in public places might drain your bank account.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, onlin
Jan 05, 202005:09
New Travel Dating Apps, Europe Travel Alert, and a Four-Day Work Week!

New Travel Dating Apps, Europe Travel Alert, and a Four-Day Work Week!

Welcome to another episode of Digital Nomad News! Today we talk about a new dating and matchmaking feature on Nomad List, a new electronic authorization to travel to Europe, and a new study on a four-day work week in Japan with higher productivity.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online e
Dec 23, 201904:58
The 15 Best Places to Travel and FASTEST INTERNET in the World for 2020!

The 15 Best Places to Travel and FASTEST INTERNET in the World for 2020!

I looked through all of the top travel lists for 2020 and chose the 15 best places that were the highest recommended! Plus - the Top 5 Fastest Countries for Internet in 2019-2020! Find out the best of the best today's episode of Digital Nomad News.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online e
Dec 16, 201909:13
$50,000 Seed Funding for Remote Startups - Remote First Capital

$50,000 Seed Funding for Remote Startups - Remote First Capital

Looking for funding for your business idea or startup venture? A new group of remote work advocates and venture capitalists led by AngelList executive, Andreas Klinger, are looking for companies to invest in. Get all the details today on Digital Nomad News! 💵 💴 💶 💷

👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years.
Dec 09, 201904:33
The First Global Coworking Space Membership in the World!

The First Global Coworking Space Membership in the World!

You can now co-work in more than 3,000 coworking spaces in 100 countries worldwide with Coworker.com's brand new Global Pass! Launching in January 2020, Coworker's Global Pass will give you access to more than 100 co-working spaces in 100 countries worldwide for one low monthly rate. Plus - we new co-working spaces in luxury hotels in London, coworking apps in India, and co-working spaces in restaurants that offer discounts on food and drinks! Get all the details today on Digital Nomad News.
Dec 02, 201904:36
New startup will PAY YOU $10k to Work-from-Home!

New startup will PAY YOU $10k to Work-from-Home!

A new company says they will help people find remote jobs for the first time and PAY them a $10k bonus after the first year of remote work. Lose your job? No worries. They'll reimburse you $5k/month + healthcare for 3 months while you find a new one.

👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years.
Nov 25, 201904:29
Why Everyone is Trying out Co-Living

Why Everyone is Trying out Co-Living

Unaffordable housing have you down? Co-living might be an option for you. Find out why so many people are turning to co-living as a solution.

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👱🏻‍♀️About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 1
Nov 18, 201903:56
How to Get Paid $10,000 to Work from Home (seriously)

How to Get Paid $10,000 to Work from Home (seriously)

Find out which cities and companies are offering up to $10,000 in cash and incentives to attract remote workers or as part of "de-location" programs to help employees work from home and choose where they live across the US. Plus, we also have the Top 10 Highest-Paying Remote Jobs of 2019.

About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years.
Nov 11, 201904:40
Remote Year Expansion & New Millennial Hotel
Nov 04, 201905:46
Fiber Optic Internet in Mexico and the Top Industries for Remote Jobs
Oct 28, 201905:58
Luxury Co-Living and Co-Working in Dubai and Singapore (October 7th, 2019)
Oct 20, 201906:04
Arctic Coworking & Coliving with Digital Nomads in Norway & Iceland (September 30th, 2019)

Arctic Coworking & Coliving with Digital Nomads in Norway & Iceland (September 30th, 2019)

Would you co-live in the Arctic? Check out the newest co-working and co-living spaces in the Norway, Iceland, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

About: Kristin is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years. She’s helped 1,000’s of people move and live abroad and now teaches people how to achieve location independence through writing, speaking, workshops, and online content.
Oct 19, 201905:34
Best Freelancing Jobs in 2019 + Thailand News + Digital Nomads in the Arctic (September 23rd, 2019)

Best Freelancing Jobs in 2019 + Thailand News + Digital Nomads in the Arctic (September 23rd, 2019)

Digital Nomad News is your source for weekly trending news in technology, travel, and remote work.

The best freelancing jobs on
Freelancer.com and how to find non-tech remote jobs in 2019. Plus, why is Thailand charging foreigners MORE for medical care (Watch out Chiang Mai digital nomads!)? Finally, why are so many digital nomads are moving to the arctic? Find out today on Digital Nomad News.

www.travelingwithkristin.com
Oct 18, 201905:38
Expats in Europe Prepare for No-Deal Brexit + Foreign Teachers Arrested in China (September 16th, 2019)
Oct 17, 201905:45
Nomad Summit 2019 + New Digital Nomad Travel Guide (September 9th, 2019)
Oct 16, 201915:02
Women's Travel News + Co-Working in Prague + New Remote Work Study (September 2nd, 2019)
Oct 15, 201905:49
WeWork IPO, Y Combinator Remote Office Startup, and a Digital Nomad Hotel (August 26th, 2019)

WeWork IPO, Y Combinator Remote Office Startup, and a Digital Nomad Hotel (August 26th, 2019)

WeWork prepares to go public with the second-largest IPO of 2019 after Uber, but is it overrated? Recent YC incubator summer graduate, Tandem.chat, reports 50% weekly growth and snags a $7.5M seed round from Andreesson Horowitz's VC fund, a16z. And Selina, a digital nomad hotel and travel lifestyle company, opens their first location in Europe with 500 properties planned. Selina’s valuation is currently at $1B. This is Digital Nomad News - your source for breaking news in technology, remote work, and trav
Oct 14, 201909:01
Work-from-Home Jobs Report (FlexJobs), 5G in Europe, and a Digital Nomad Invasion of Bulgaria (August 19th, 2019)
Oct 08, 201907:08
E-Residency, Digital Nomad Travel Insurance, Nomad List 5.0 and More Tech News (August 12th, 2019)

E-Residency, Digital Nomad Travel Insurance, Nomad List 5.0 and More Tech News (August 12th, 2019)

Breaking Tech & Travel News: Lithuania announces new e-residency program for digital nomads (similar to Estonia e-residency) effective in 2021. Digital nomad travel medical insurance start-up, SafetyWing, raises $3.5M seed round of funding. Nomad List 5.0 takes over the #2 spot on Product Hunt. Google discontinues their popular trip planning app, Google Trips. Kristin Wilson discusses AI and the future of work on the most recent episode of her podcast, Badass Digital Nomads. www.travelingwithkristin.com
Oct 08, 201907:37
Welcome to Digital Nomad News
Oct 08, 201901:49