In today’s hyper-connected globe, the meaning of national identity is no longer rigid, and we’re seeing a dissolution of cultural borders as we travel through our devices. This shift in mentality is happening against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop as countries prioritise regional allies.

NomadX is creating a digital nomad community in Brazil with a locals-first approach, aiming to inject money into a slow-recovering tourist region without aggressively encroaching on local culture. Digital nomadism can be a source of tension, but prioritising locals can be a way to combat this.

A vacation typically serves as an escape from the office and day-to-day responsibilities, but for a growing number of travel-addicted professionals, the lines between work and play are blurring. Unsettled is tapping into this with retreats that combine co-working, adventure, and self-discovery.

The COVID-19 crisis has not dampened affluent Americans’ desire to travel, but it has affected the kinds of experiences they’re craving. How are brands satisfying HNWIs’ hunger for exclusive and extraordinary trips while also responding to growing expectations for sustainability and privacy?

The rise of work-from-anywhere and the mainstreaming of digital nomadism has been one of the dominant narratives of the COVID-19-reformed work world. Yet not all workers are ready to relocate as they lack community and social support in new locations.