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Unraveling the Reality behind Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise

Off-Topic ā€¢ 593 implied HN points ā€¢ 10 Jan 24
šŸ Travel Adventure Digital Nomads Influencers
  1. Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise is part of a trend of large-scale world cruises to rejuvenate the industry post-COVID.
  2. The cruise experience is carefully crafted to be a utopia devoid of real-world problems, from ship amenities to curated port stops.
  3. Passengers aboard the cruise inadvertently become performers, blurring the lines between reality and corporate-controlled experiences.

We're All Tourists Now

The New Urban Order ā€¢ 119 implied HN points ā€¢ 08 Jun 23
šŸ Travel Urban life Tourism Digital Nomads Local culture
  1. Cities like Amsterdam and Venice are exploring ways to limit tourism to protect their local culture and quality of life.
  2. Digital nomads are becoming a controversial topic in cities like Lisbon, Mexico City, and Medellin due to their impact on housing costs and local culture.
  3. The concept of tourism is evolving, with more people adopting tourist-like behaviors in their daily lives as routines shift.

Big City (Everybody I Know Can Be Found Here)

Kneeling Bus ā€¢ 146 implied HN points ā€¢ 02 Jun 23
šŸŽ­ļø Culture Social media Fame Urban life Aesthetics Digital Nomads
  1. In the age of social media, everyone has the potential for some level of fame, even if it's just to a small group of people.
  2. Social media platforms encourage constant engagement by transforming real estate in people's minds into smaller, more frequent units.
  3. Attention on social media is securitized to keep content flowing, blurring the lines between creators and consumers.

"Iā€™m leaving the country"

My Home Office Hacks ā€¢ 5 implied HN points ā€¢ 11 Nov 24
šŸ Travel Digital Nomads Remote work Cultural Insights Travel tips
  1. Many people consider leaving the country after elections, but now remote work makes it easier to actually do it. There are 66 countries with digital nomad visas for those who want to work abroad.
  2. Cleaning your Yeti or similar drinkware can be tough with just soap and water. A mix of white vinegar, dish soap, and hot water works wonders to clean them up.
  3. It's a good time to explore working from anywhere since that's more possible than ever before. When options change, it opens up new opportunities.

An act of jokey desperation

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends ā€¢ 0 implied HN points ā€¢ 27 May 23
šŸŽ­ļø Culture Digital Nomads Social media Innovation Internet culture Literature
  1. The post discusses digital nomads, Nextdoor politics, Instagram beauty standards, old dogs, soft-swingers, and more
  2. The newsletter highlights interesting articles including the impact of digital nomads on local communities, Nextdoor's role in local politics, and how digital culture is reshaping beauty standards
  3. The author reflects on their writing process, apologizes for an unexpected hiatus, and shares popular links from previous newsletters
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