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Exploring off-season #destinations offers unique perspectives: less crowded places, more affordable pricing, and access to #authentic experiences. Yet, it's crucial to navigate challenges like reduced services and unpredictable weather. At Kino Italy, we're transforming these challenges into opportunities. Attracting #remoteworkers during the off-season goes beyond just the location; it's about crafting a purposeful #experience that resonates with the right community. Starting 16 March in Ostuni (Apulia, South of Italy), we're offering a two-week experience blending remote work with intensive Italian language courses. 📚 Extending this initiative, all our 2024 experiences will include Italian classes, inviting our community to deeply immerse in the local culture and engage more effectively with locals. For our Italy-loving community, learning the language is a natural choice. However, based on your community's needs, the possibilities are limitless. Are you aiming to attract remote workers in the off-season? What's your focus? Tell me in the comments. 👇 ------------------ Are you an Italy enthusiast eager to delve into the 'Bella lingua' while working remotely? Then join our community in Italy next year! Applications open on Saturday, 23 December. Sign up to our newsletter for more details and to apply (link below)! 🇮🇹✨ #remotework #community #learnitalian #italy PIC: KINO community member participating to an Italian workshop. Topic: Ordering coffee in Italy🇮🇹☕️ Ostuni, Apulia, March 2023.

One week down and three more working days to go for this, my second visit to Swarmia HQ in Helsinki. Takeaways: - As always, the high-throughput, low-latency conversations are irreplaceable, as much as I enjoy working from home most of the time. - Even just being in the same-ish timezone matters a ton, it hardly matters whether you're in-office or not. Different parts of the day have different vibes, and it can be hard to match the end-of-day Helsinki vibe with the beginning-of-day US vibe. The switch when I am here is almost immediate. - Stay at the Airbnb 20 minutes away, not the hotel five minutes away. My watch is over the moon about my physical activity. The only place I can walk for 20 minutes at home is back to my house. - We are doing some really cool and thoughtful and purposeful things. It's been a long while since I worked somewhere this small, and perhaps never somewhere so early. It is an endless treat to feel like my work matters in a way it never has before.

Since 2004, Gilbert van Wingerden, founder of The Workation Agency, has been regularly visiting Málaga, a place that has always inspired him to work from Spain. Nowadays, Gilbert lives in Spain and has the opportunity to work from here every day. He knows the benefits of this and wants to inspire companies to do this regularly as well. At the time, Gilbert worked for his internet company and served Dutch clients from Spain. They were already working remotely, using a Skype phone to connect with the Netherlands. Later, developers from the Netherlands also came to Málaga and Marbella to work there for a few days. This is when the seed was planted for the creation of The Workation Agency. Our mission is to inspire people and companies to look beyond the traditional office walls where they work daily. Working in a different location, such as Spain, offers numerous benefits besides all the beauty that Spain has to offer: Increased productivity: A new environment can help stimulate creativity and productivity. Better work-life balance: Working in an inspiring environment helps to find a better balance between work and private life. Networking and inspiration: Meeting new people and discovering other cultures can lead to valuable insights and innovations. Team building: Collaborating in a different environment promotes team spirit and strengthens the bond between colleagues. At The Workation Agency, we believe that a change of environment can work wonders for employee motivation and well-being. Have you or your team ever worked in different locations? #workations #marbella #spain #teambuilding

🏖️ OFFSITE – Expense or Investment? Some may question the decision to embark on a week-long offsite adventure in Spain. It's true, it does come with a price tag, but I firmly believe that this investment in our team yields one of the highest ROIs one can find💎. The level of collaboration 🤝, connection 🌟, and innovation 💡 that flourishes during these offsite retreats fosters a long-lasting, high-performing team culture that is unparalleled 🚀. Given our decentralized team structure with offices in Frankfurt, Berlin, Düsseldorf and London, it's even more crucial for us to unite and spend quality time together. During our offsite in Spain, we've aligned our vision and values ✨, engaged in constructive 1-on-1 feedback sessions on the beach 💭, aligned our product roadmap 🗺️, set ambitious targets 🎯, and also had tons of fun SUP-surfing 🏄, Padeling🎾, hiking 🥾and swimming 🏊♀️ - unforgettable experiences🙏 For us at Leverest an offsite is not merely an expense; it's a strategic investment that fuels our growth and success 🚀📈 #Teambuilding #Offsite #Fintech #Leverest🦄

Exploring the magic of team growth in Portugal's sunshine 🌞🇵🇹 Ever felt the power of a team unleashed outside the four walls of an office? Our adventure in Portugal didn't just change our work dynamics; it transformed our bonds. 🚀 For years, the concept of a workation simmered in my mind, waiting for the perfect moment to emerge. Last week, that moment arrived. We embarked on a five-day journey to Ericeira near Lisbon, transcending the boundaries of our workspace to delve deeper into the essence of teamwork. Immersing ourselves in the vibrant culture of Portugal, embracing challenges, and diving into creative brainstorming against the backdrop of the Atlantic, we didn't just work; we thrived together. 🌊🏰 What did we discover? 🤔 ➡️ A shift in perspective: Leaving the office sparked newfound freedom and trust among the team. Conversations flowed easily, bonds strengthened, and understanding grew. ➡️ Embracing team culture: We went beyond typical team-building activities, focusing on our core values and aspirations. By clarifying our mission and roles, we set the stage for a more aligned future. ➡️ Unleashing creativity: From problem-solving challenges to strategic brainstorming sessions, our workation provided the perfect backdrop for innovation to flourish. Even amidst the Atlantic winds, creativity soared. But perhaps the most profound revelation was our team's unwavering dedication and enthusiasm in shaping stylink's vision and fostering a joyful, collaborative culture, filling me with immense pride. Workation went beyond work, creating lasting memories from exploring Portugals vibrant streets to celebrating successful barbecue parties. Each experience left a lasting impression on our journey. So, would I do it all over again? Absolutely. Because the bonds we've forged and the insights we've gained are invaluable, propelling us towards a future of limitless possibilities. #workation #teamadventure #teamsynergy #innovationunleashed

“Locals’n’Nomads” is back in town! 🤩 And it’s back in style with a collaboration! We joined forces with the fantastic Expat in Croatia team who are sending Sara to answer some often-asked questions about Croatia’s digital nomad permit. We’ll also be joined by our #MajesticModerator Michael for a guided group discussion about different digital nomad lifestyles. 😊 Don’t miss this one! Sign up and join us next week at Smartspace! 🚀 #SplitTechCity #techcommunity #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlifestyle #digitalnomadpermit #remotework #LocalsAndNomads #meetup #SplitTechCityLifestyle #ExpatInCroatia #Smartspace #SplitCroatia

One of my favorite hospitality and remote work trends: All the creative niche initiatives that have started to pop up lately centered around culture and authentic, unique experiences for smaller groups. Often run by local entrepreneurs outside of the main hubs/high seasons in collaboration with local communities. Personal + professional + community development, sustainable travel, unique experiences, and meaningful impact all in one. What not to like? 😍 ➡ Kino Italy brings digital nomads and remote workers to authentic, underrated places in Italy ➡ Roberto Leonardi wants to attract professionals to Italy during the low season (Yes, I love Italy 😅) ➡ The Eatinerant offers food retreats for location-independent professionals ➡ My Hoang Nguyen organizes retreats to unleash self-confidence through dance ➡ Andy Stofferis invites you to enjoy workations surrounded by dreamy views in the Swiss Alps Any other cool initiative you've noticed/organize, or would like to see? I'd love to know about it 😊 This is where the market and industry are going. We'll see a lot more of it in the future :) 📷 Ostuni, Italy #digitalnomad #remotework #travelindustry

Some of the perks of working in #Estonia include: 👉🏽 Great work-life balance: All work and no play makes you dull. Full stop. Short commute times and #flexible working hours let you enjoy your free time to the fullest. 👉🏽 #1 #digital society: In a country where 99% of public services are online, and everything can be signed digitally, technology is embedded in the culture. No wonder it is also the start-up nation of #Europe. 👉🏽 Fast #career boost: Here, ideas are more important than age, and skills are valued over small talk. 👉🏽 English: While Estonian is the official language here, most native Estonians speak excellent English. Got curious? Browse what we have to offer: https://lnkd.in/d-hPcY7p

Another rainy day in Belgium during the summer... Not the best plot to start a convincing story right?! But, the truth is that Belgium is making its way towards the top 10 destinations for the "workations" trend. Workations combine work and vacation, allowing individuals to work remotely from a desirable location while also enjoying leisure activities. 🌍 Embracing the Rise of Workations! 🏖️ Kudos to Belgium for being a part of this global trend, paving the way for an exciting future where work and adventure can harmoniously coexist. 🚀 Let's keep embracing the endless possibilities that remote work brings! Check out the full article to learn more about this exciting development: link to the Article below! #Workation #RemoteWork #TravelAndWork #Innovation #Belgium #EmbraceChange