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Fly around the world in business class for €5000

lydia orth — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:22:27 +0000

This blog is about official round-the-world tickets that already exist. All you have to do is understand the rules and use them intelligently. I am currently traveling on such a ticket myself. I flew the first four flights in the highly sought-after Qatar Q-suites. I even received a pyjama on every flight. I still can’t quite believe it, so much value for such a relatively low price. Because I get so many questions about this, I explain here how it works.

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Travel and remote work essentials

lydia orth — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 19:20:12 +0000

As a digital nomad, I carry my entire office in my backpack. These are the things I cannot live without, the tools that make travel and work easy, comfortable and stress free. My essential office setup, my reMarkable digital notebook, my Airalo travel eSIM for staying connected, and my rental car insurance hack that saves me a lot of money. I am happy to share them with you.

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Best health insurance for digital nomads 2023: Your ultimate guide

Esther Jacobs — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 09:10:53 +0000

Health insurance is an essential consideration, especially for digital nomads, expats and frequent travellers. When you deregister from your home country, you often lose access to national health insurance benefits. Below is an overview of various health insurance options suitable for digital nomads and travellers. It includes well-known ones, some specific ones for Dutch citizens and also some unusual solutions that I have found and used. Keep in mind that no single plan will meet everyone’s needs. It’s crucial to review the coverage, terms and conditions, and pricing to find the best fit for your lifestyle.

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Where to find remote work, or find a virtual assistant (VA)

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:35:09 +0000

Whether you are looking for a remote job, or for somebody who can do remote work for you or your company, here is the list of companies / website / platforms you have all been waiting for!

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Live and work as a digital nomad in Thailand and Bali

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 15 Aug 2023 11:33:43 +0000

In today's modern world, with unprecedented technological possibilities, the freedom to work from any location is a luxury that more and more people are affording themselves. Digital nomads and location independent entrepreneurs, today's modern adventurers, are embracing this lifestyle. Two enchanting destinations are high on their list: Thailand and Bali.

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Why Most Digital Nomad Visa Are Useless

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:36:28 +0000

Recently, many countries have launched a 'Digital Nomad Visa', a document or program that gives digital nomads, location-independent entrepreneurs, and remote workers the legal right to work remotely, while residing away from their country of permanent residence.
There are currently around 50 digital nomad visas! That seems like a good development. But what do digital nomads - and especially those with a European passport, benefit from it?

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Workation, trends and tips for working on vacation | Esther Jacobs

Esther Jacobs — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 06:35:42 +0000

Working on vacation, or vacationing while working. 'Workation' is actually a combination of the words work and vacation. It is sometimes called remote working. Remote work means not working in the office; so it can also be done at home. The meaning of a workation is that you are both away from the office and away from home.

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Tips for remote working

Esther Jacobs — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:47:21 +0000

As a traveling writer and Digital Nomad, I had over 15 years of experience working remotely before Covid broke out. Now that almost everyone can work from home, in a cafe, a coworking space, or a hammock in a tropical country, I like to share my tips so that you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

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Are you a digital nomad?

Esther Jacobs — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:57:04 +0000

Is your dream to live, work & play around the world?
In this test from my Digital Nomads book, you can find out if you have what it takes to be a digital nomad.

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From hero to outcast

Esther Jacobs — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:40:37 +0000

From hero to outcast My story (being Knighted for collecting €16 million for charity and being ‘fired’ from that same country a few years later for traveling too much) is featured in the book Friction. Leonardo da Vinci was the [...]

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