I’m all in for the new trends emerging in the future of work: location independence, more opportunities to work for yourself and earn money from your computer, having more flexibility and fitting your work into your life rather than the other way around – let’s live more and work less, 💯!
However, as I follow people embracing these trends of remote work and travel, something was not sitting well with me. Most people I see sharing this lifestyle are focused on how cheap a place is and how luxurious you can live life on a US salary in other, often more affordable, places in the world. On the other hand, I talk to my local friends in these countries, and they are living the repercussions of digital nomadism: an exponential increase in the cost of living while salaries are not changing – making it impossible to even enjoy the things that make foreigners come and work from those cities in the first place.
(I know, it wouldn’t be fair to attribute all social issues to digital nomads, and I’m not saying people are doing this on purpose, but we certainly play a role we need to acknowledge, and there are certain things we can do about it.)
When I decided to embark on this lifestyle myself, I was hesitant to even start because all the above conflicted with my values. So I decided to dive into the conflict:
How can I work and travel in a way that benefits the places I’m going to? How do I make the most of this flexibility for me and the people I interact with?
And as I talked to more people with similar values, I decided to share my journey and inspire others to live this lifestyle more consciously.
And that’s the story of how Mundo Remote was born. My hope is to create a space for people who want to consciously make this lifestyle a reality while being committed to self-growth and owning the impact they create. Those ready to have the tough conversations, leave their ego aside and figure out new ways of doing things.
Mundo Remote is for people who do this out of a passion for understanding the world and its people, unlearning and relearning, discovering new places and getting lost in the adventures that come with it. While doing it with a full-time job, a schedule to keep and a desire to engage and contribute to the places they travel.
The blog is divided in 3 main categories
Remote Work
Let’s be honest: most jobs don’t require us to be in an office, and any company offering remote/flexible opportunities is joining a culture that is more based on output rather than hours spent at work. That’s not to say offices will disappear (if you work better in one, that’s totally valid).
But if you’re anything like me that will never be able to be forced into an office again, then this is a section you’ll want to read. You’ll find anything that surrounds the professional aspects of remote work: how to get it, manage it, and make it fit your lifestyle.
Life & Growth
I’m committed to keep improving myself and my life – for me and those around me. I firmly believe we don’t live in a vacuum, and while being committed to self-growth is a process that happens internally, it has a larger effect on the community around us. Especially those with privileges (which most of us have, in one way or another) have a responsibility to be better and do better than the generations before us.
From finances, life experiences, self-reflections and book recommendations to managing relationships and boundaries – we’re here for the long, sometimes painful process that is to grow into ourselves.
Conscious Travel
Travelling has become part of who I am. There’s nothing that excites me more than immersing myself in a new place: being curious about every single thing, trying new foods, seeing the architecture and understanding the historical context; meeting new people from different walks of life, get even more curious about going to those places and do it all over again.
Travelling changes you; it teaches you to let go, gives you perspective, and helps you develop empathy, making the world a bit more personal. I also know that it is a privilege, and I want to make a conscious effort to do it in a way that brings more positive than negative.
Here I’ll share my stories, travel tips and learnings on this journey of slow and conscious travel to make work and travel tourism a regenerative practice, one that gives back more than it takes.
You will find posts that represent the global society we live in: beautiful, complicated, nuanced, and influenced by recent history.
I don’t consider myself to be an expert or to know everything. I’m learning, and I’ll make mistakes, but I’m committed to showing up, listening and keep improving.
I hope you join me in this quest to live a life of freedom, joy, and community.
Welcome to Mundo Remote, and thank you for being here 🥰.