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It’s no secret that many people are trading in office life for the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. A 2022 study found that 16.9 million Americans identified as digital nomads, and that number is only going to grow as remote work continues to transform the workplace. Countries like Croatia, Spain, Portugal, and Barbados offer specific digital nomad visas that allow you to live, work, and travel, usually for up to one year.
That said, although the experiences and memories that come with being a digital nomad are a huge advantage, this type of lifestyle would also take some adjusting to. From working through different time zones to language barriers and less-than-reliable internet connection, it’s important to remember that being a digital nomad isn’t just plain sailing.
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CoworkingCafe surveyed over 820 digital nomads to determine what they miss the most about traditional office setups. Many digital nomads are normally working from non-conventional spaces, like coffee shops or hotel lobbies that aren’t created with an office-use type in mind.
Add this to the fact that many other people will be trying to connect to the internet at the same time, 51 percent of respondents said that they miss having a reliable Wi-Fi connection. Printers and scanners were cited as the second most-missed office feature, with 38 percent of people saying that having frequent access to these things would make their jobs easier.
Bearing that in mind, when asked about their satisfaction levels with their current work setup, the vast majority (56 percent) of digital nomads surveyed were neutral. Only 18 percent said that they were happy with their setup, and 26 percent revealed that they were unsatisfied with their work environment. As a result, 38 percent of workers said that they were currently on the lookout for a coworking space to better cater to their work needs.
As for what options would enhance the coworking spaces, schedule flexibility was the most sought-after factor. Coworking spaces that are open late hours — or even a full 24 — are great options for those working on different time zones (for example, a digital nomad working in Spain whose main office is in Los Angeles).
Imagine peering out of an airplane window and seeing a stunning view of a cliff by the sea. Only, you’re not on a flight, you’re in an Airbnb!
In Bali, a decommissioned Boeing 737 is being turned into an Airbnb that hopes to turn dreaded long-haul flights into the ultimate tropical getaway. According to Insider, the plane was previously owned by Indonesian airline Mandala Air, which went out of business in 2014. 31-year-old entrepreneur Felix Demin then acquired the aircraft and is currently converting it into The Private Jet Villa.
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The accommodation is perched on a cliff near Bali’s Nyang Nyang beach, and features first-class amenities. The entrance will have a wooden gate and steps that lead to the wing, which will be turned into a patio. Inside, instead of cramped seats and narrow walkways, the plane will have two bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a lounge and cocktail bar, and two bathrooms, with one having a stone tub in what was the cockpit.
Outside, there will also be an infinity pool overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Demin said that it took them a week to bring the plane to the location, having to transport the fuselage in sections before reconnecting all the parts up on the clifftop. “Externally and structurally, this is a jet aircraft that we have turned into a luxury hotel,” he said.
The accommodation is still under construction, but it’s already listed on Expedia for 114 million Indonesian Rupiah (or about $7,320 a night). Sorry, you can’t use your air miles here. It is expected to take flight in July 2023.
Arielle Tschinkel is a freelance pop culture and lifestyle writer whose work has appeared on Shape.com, WomansWorld.com, FirstforWomen.com, Insider, HelloGiggles, and more. She loves all things Disney and is making her way to every park around the world, and is a die-hard Britney Spears fan for life. She’s also obsessed with her Bernedoodle, Bruce Wayne.