🧳 Sustainable & local or ... more of the same?

Where does your map say you need to head next?

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Mona
December 15, 2023

👋 Welcome to everyone who just joined us, and welcome back to everybody else! We've got 15 days left in 2023, so let’s get some inspiration:

1. Sustainable, locally-connected coliving space in Gran Canaria
2. Retreats for remote workers around Kenya, Tanzania & more
3. App suggestion: tracking countries visited

Gran Canaria is a great mix of beach, city, and mountains - just pick your poison.

Europe? Technically yes, only further and warmer

What: Coliving Ecoislata is a sustainably-minded coliving space in Gran Canaria, close to the beach, offering endless opportunities to mingle with locals and hear their stories.

Why: Escape the cold, meet new people, and discover the secret many Europeans have known for years - winters are meant to be spent in the Canary Islands.

Where: La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain (map)

Price: Starting at €23/day (full pricing down the page here)

What catches our eye:

  • Jonathan, the owner, is a local treasure, very knowledgeable and beloved in the neighborhood. Join his insightful tours unraveling the history, customs, and more. Don't miss the frequent dinners where he invites locals, and for those exploring other Canary Islands, his advice is gold!

  • The emphasis on sustainability is impressive - eco-friendly products (soap, toilet paper, etc.), a rigorous recycling and trash separation policy, a composter on-site, and an eco-store with delightful, wholesome foods.

  • The location is perfect - just a 6-minute stroll to the beach, a short walk from most events, yet strategically positioned away from the overly touristy parts of the island.

New Year, New Continent

Over the past few months, there have been a lot of talks about Africa in the travel space - or are we just biased? After featuring a fantastic coliving space in Namibia, today we venture to the other side of the continent.

What: Retreats for digital nomads and remote workers by Africa Nomads.

Where: Upcoming retreats in Kiwayu (Kenya), Zanzibar (Tanzania), and much more (see them all here). Kicking it off with a bang, their January 2024 6-week retreat in Lamu Island (Kenya), is already sold out.
Did you know? Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (info here)

Why: Because from time to time we need genuine newness, not just more of the same. Exploring a new continent fits the bill.

What catches our eye:

  • The team is very passionate and made up of a combination of locals and acclimated locals wannabe (perfect, right?)

  • Their accommodation seems of high quality, with a lot of planned activities to build up the connection between the participants

  • They target people who want to both work and explore, so their trips promise more than just sipping margaritas all day long.

Make it official, track your travel

What: Countries visited apps, a more sophisticated method for maintaining a visual record of the countries and cities you've explored or called home.

Why: Know your numbers, brag, and be proud as you witness your map evolve into a colorful record of your adventures.

Price: Free, some fees might apply for premiums features

Question for you:
Where would you like us to look next?

See you next week,
Mona

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