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In 2021, at the height of the pandemic, when the world was on lockdown and me and a few of my friends were living our best lives in Bali, amidst the euphoria, I threw caution to the wind and, against my more conservative investment nature, “bought” a little piece of land in Bali. The goal ... Read moreView the full article

Buying a home in paradise is often pursued as the ultimate escape. But what if there was a way to live in a home in paradise indefinitely, get rich, and keep the freedom of a traveler? Spoiler alert: There is. If you’re enjoying life abroad and, like a responsible adult, considering home ownership, you’re on ... Read moreView the full article

Hello folks, With the rise of AI, individualism has taken on a new dimension. Now that anyone can generate content, the value of original thought has never been higher. And if thoughts were cows, then yes—the chase for the purple one would officially be on. What sparks your most original self, I wonder? Here are four articles that, each from its own angle, encourage exploration and staying true to yourself. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯The Leverage Paradox (Indie Hackers)AI turned the staircase into an escalator—faster, yes, but the leverage paradox means the climb is now longer and more crowded. 👉 ​Keep reading​. The Power of Being an Amateur (HBR)The article argues tha…

Hi everyone, There’s one aspect of human life we prefer not to remember, mention, or, heaven forbid, celebrate. Yet October 13 is known as the International Day for Failure. Isn’t that an amazing concept? To celebrate failure: the unwanted result of our thoughts and labor, yet the essential companion of every beginner, learner, changemaker, and big dreamer. This issue is here to remind us of those oh-so-splendid failures that turned into great successes, and to encourage anyone who needs it to keep thriving, one failure at a time. – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Embracing Failure for Career Growth (Forbes)Learning how to fail: intentionally, reflectively, and repeatedly, ca…

Happy Monday! With summer on the horizon, I can't help but daydream about sunny destinations where I can work from. In this issue, discover how one country is breathing life into its rural heartlands by welcoming digital nomads, uncover the portable Wi-Fi solution that keeps you online no matter where you roam, and explore the unexpected perks—and hidden pitfalls—of work flexibility. – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Spain’s Ambroz Valley Pays $16K to Remote Workers(Condé Nast Traveler)Longing for a Mediterranean climate? Pack your bags and work remotely in Spain! ​Read on​. Life priorities are constantly changing (HR Brew)In a bold “Would You Rather,” some employees picked …

Getting a passport to the European Union is potentially one of the most life-improving things a traveler, nomad, or retiree can do. Whether you want to set up a new home in the Mediterranean, have dreams of wandering Europe for more than 90 days at a time, or simply want to start a new legacy ... Read moreView the full article

WARNING! POST IN PROGRESS!!! The following is a placeholder for a post in progress within the “Things to do before moving to another country” series. I’m just bold enough to share the outline as a placeholder! Check back tomorrow for the completed article! I’ve left everything to travel abroad, returned to fully “move” abroad, moved ... Read moreView the full article

And how does this affect the minimum required income for the Argentina Rentista and Pensionado visas? As of late 2025, the Argentine government publishes routine updates on the monthly minimum wage. The government of Argentina regularly updates minimum wage date here. As of August 2025, the minimum monthly salary is 322,000 ARS monthly. – This ... Read moreView the full article

I just got back from SaaStock Europe and one talk stuck with me: Manny Medina (CEO of Paid) dropped a provocative idea: "Half the workforce will be agents in five years." Hm. Sounds a bit abrasive to me. But it could be directionally correct. AI agents are reshaping how work gets done, and that means SaaS pricing needs to change. Here’s the gist of his argument, why it matters, and what to do about it. Per-Seat Pricing Is Getting OldThe classic SaaS model—charging per user—made sense when software was just a tool for humans. But now? AI agents don’t need seats. They just get things done. Problem: If your pricing is tied to human users, but AI is doing the work, you’re lea…

Hi everyone, ​ While the job market is slow, it’s slow—and there’s only so much we can do about it. What we can do is keep trying and meet the next hiring surge as prepared as possible, whether that means learning new strategies to tackle those “small” problems or recognizing the quiet value in the skills you already have. What small step could you take to feel a bit more ready for when hiring picks up again? – Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯​Nick Fewings​/​Unsplash​The Unfiltered Guide to Getting Hired (Wellfound)Forget the clichés—this guide offers unconventional, honest advice from people who’ve been through the tech hiring trenches. 👉 ​Keep reading​. The Hidden Cost of …

For most foreigners moving to Argentina with the hope of staying long term, the Argentine Rentista Visa and Pensionado Visas loom as tempting goals that easily lead to permanent residency, Argentine citizenship, and most importantly an amazing life in a Latino European paradise at the end of the world. Unfortunately, while Argentina has taken some ... Read moreView the full article

The following checklist is straight straightforward list of “to do” items for your upcoming move. It is a good idea to review every item to ensure that the transition to your new life is as easy as possible. Aim to address each item well before departure. For items that may not apply, confirm they are ... Read moreView the full article

Hi everyone, Modern work keeps stretching in two directions at once: toward more productivity and toward more humanity. From Japan’s four-day workweek experiment to the shifts remote work has brought to big cities, the conversation is moving from how much we work to how well we work. Because maybe the future of work isn’t about doing more: it’s about doing it better, and living better while we do. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Jeremy Lapak/UnsplashFinding Joy in the Busy (HBR)HBR explores how those who seem busiest stay grounded by protecting meaning, not just minutes. 👉 ​Find out more​. Japan’s Four-Day Workweek (Fortune)Tokyo is testing shorter workweeks to encourage fa…

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Picture a young American man from California. At 35 years old, he knew himself well. He knew his love for wine and thick steak. He knew that time in the outdoors, whether walking between tall pines on hiking trails, or between centuries old architecture, recharged him. He dreamed of a corner apartment overlooking cobblestone streets ... Read moreView the full article

When it comes to moving abroad, most people obsess over the “where.” To be fair, destinations are worth obsessing over. The right city can feel like a dream: great food, perfect weather, a wonderful community of intermeshed locals and eclectic foreigners, and maybe a sea breeze or a mountain trail outside your door. But for ... Read moreView the full article

If you’re an aspiring nomad, expat, or FIRE follower who wants to find a good visa or residency option to live abroad long-term in your country of choice, the internet does not make it easy for you. You get listicles that confuse tourist visas with residency, half-translated government pages, and “ultimate guides” that quietly ignore ... Read moreView the full article

A year abroad doesn’t have to be a vague dream or a financial mystery. The calculator below lets you design a 12-month route through up to twelve countries, then estimates what that experimental year would actually cost—using country-level cost-of-living data, long-haul flights, regional moves, insurance, and a small monthly buffer. Adjust the route, tweak the ... Read moreView the full article

Hi there, Did you know that most of the U.S. remote workforce is made up of white men—yet research shows that women are the ones who benefit the most from remote work? Or that not going to the office doesn’t just shape our daily routines, but can influence things as big as air pollution and climate change? Many of these insights are explored in our State of Remote Work 2026 report, alongside two additional articles and a quiz designed to test how much we really know about office life. My score surprised me—now I’m curious… how did you do on the quiz? -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯State of Remote Work 2026 (Remotive)Fresh data reveals where remote work is headed, and what’s…

Have you ever wondered how much you would need to be financially independent and retire early? Or to live anywhere else in the world, indefinitely? The following “Financial Indpendence & Retire Early” or FIRE Calculator calculates exactly that. Simply enter your current cost of living monthly to get your FIRE number for where you are ... Read moreView the full article

Use this tool to estimate how much money you need to reach financial independence and how many years it may take, based on your current savings rate and expected investment returns. For reference, the following countries around the world have the following average cost of living relative to the US (expressed as a percentage of ... Read moreView the full article

Hi there, remote workers! 🎄December is here—the Friday of the months. A time full of festivities and end-of-year catch-ups. And yes, research shows remote workers tend to work a bit less (and feel less productive) on Fridays… so our to-do lists, managers, and clients are probably already sensing a quiet wobble at the first sound of holiday jingles. But fear not. Remote workers always find a way to balance slower days with smarter ones, and, like anyone else, deserve this month to relax a little more, reflect a little more, and set the direction for the year ahead. ☺️ Enjoy today’s reads and December. -Maja Our Favorite Articles 💯Focus Enemies (Just Off By One)Tiny interru…

To “FIRE” effectively and as soon as reasonably possible, you need to answer one deceptively simple question: What does “enough” actually mean for me? Once you answer that, “financial independence” is no longer just a vague idea. It then becomes two concrete dollar amounts to plan on as goal lines: the ongoing monthly income you ... Read moreView the full article

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