Hey Insiders, we have a really fun email for you today with a full write-up on workations, what they are, and the best spots for a summer workation this year! But that’s not all, we also talk about…

Today’s email is a 4min 50sec read:

• 🤖 Google is launching AI search results

• 👾 Wyoming residents are freaking out over DAOs

• 💻 WFH battle may finally be coming to an end

But first, let’s jump into the main event, our official 2023 Summer Workation Guide 👇

📝 INSIDER ORIGINAL

2023 Summer Workation Guide

You’ve probably seen the term workation thrown around the internet, but exactly does that mean and how does it differ from being a digital nomad?

A workation is a vacation which you are able to extend the span of by continuing to work but with reduced hours.

A digital nomad on the other hand is someone who travels for long periods of time (maybe forever) while working for a company, freelancing, or running a business.

Workations are a fantastic way to slow down and enjoy travel for a month or more even if you’re not one of those lucky Europeans with massive vacations.

In this guide, I will break down:

• how to talk to your boss about taking a workation

• the best destinations for a workation this summer

• and some best practices for your workation

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Unconventional Minds Wanted!

Break free and join the ultimate adult summer camp for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and adventure-seekers! Whether you’re just starting out or have been on this path for years, you’ll advance toward the lifestyle you want to lead (while having a blast at summer camp).

Most conferences charge high ticket prices and make you pay for your hotel, food, and entertainment.

At Camp Indie your accommodations, food, workshops, and entertainment are all included!

All you need to do is show up, relax, and have a blast enjoying an unforgettable weekend of growth, learning, and connection.

Join us June 16-19, 2023 in Connecticut’s Berkshire Mountains, less than 2 hours from New York City!

💬 FAV TWEET

Remote work doesn’t wor… oh wait 🤔

🚨 WORD ON THE WEB

🤖 Google announces BIG AI developments at its I/O event

• During this week’s I/O event Google announced a few new hardware launches but the big star of the show was AI

• Most significantly, Google announced a new “snapshots” feature for Google Search which display AI-generated responses to your search & the option to clarify with pre-loaded clarifying questions

• This development will surely impact SEO-based businesses as fewer people click on links in the SERPs to find the answers they’re looking for

👾 Wyoming residents shaken by a community of digital outsiders taking over a historic inn

• A DAO (decentralized autonomous organization) is trying to purchase the historic Wagon Box Inn and it’s associated RV park and campground in Story, Wyoming.

• Residents of Story are concerned about “300 outsiders” buying a property close to environmentally protected areas without any way to hold them accountable.

• Paul McNeil, the founder of the DAO, says exactly because it’s based on the blockchain there is actually far more transperancy in the project as oppossed to something shielded by an LLC.

• Former state representative Tyler Lindholm agrees, saying: “…it definitely provides more capability for the community to hold them accountable.“

💻 The WFH battle between workers & their bosses may finally be coming to an end

• A new report by FlexIndex surveyed 4,000+ companies and found that a majority of them offer at least some level of hybrid work

• Rob Sadow, CEO & cofounder of Scoop (parent company of FlexIndex) said he sees it as a sort of truce between workers and their bosses

• Bosses are hoping to retain control by keeping employees in the office, but aren’t able to keep workers if one of their competitors offers a more flexible work environment.

👋 Class of 2023 college grads are confident about finding a job, despite layoffs and a slowing economy

• This graduating class is the first that had their entire college experience affected by COVID

• Despite rising layoffs and a slowing economy, the 2023 class is 7% more confident about landing a job right out college than the 2022 class, and nearly 50% of graduates are expecting a higher starting salary than those offered in recent years

• These graduates may feel more prepared for the new world of work than previous classes since they had an entire 4 years of college to prepare

📆 UPCOMING EVENTS:

May 24-28: Vivel [📍 Multiple Locations, Turkey] - networking meets music at this one-of-a-kind conference for location-independent professionals

May 28th-June 3: Nomad Cruise 11 [📍 Mediterranean Sea] - The original conference at sea is back! Join 250 digital nomads on board a cruise ship in the Med to discuss remote work, business, and personal growth

June 16-19: Camp Indie [📍 Kent, Connecticut] - adult summer camp & conference for digital nomads & those living an unconventional life

June 21-25: Remotion Festival [📍Burgas, Bulgaria] - A festival for remote workers, freelancers, & digital nomads highlighting the Burgas area as a hub for smart living

June 25-July 2: Bansko Nomad Fest [📍 Bansko, Bulgaria] - for digital nomads, freelancers, and founders in the mountains of Bulgaria

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Noad is a give-to-get home sharing community that enables remote professionals to work from anywhere for $10 per night. On Noad, your home is a valuable travel asset that opens doors everywhere.

Think of Noad as a members-only Airbnb for remote professionals, except with reliable workstations and far cheaper.

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🌍 WFA JOBS:

Looking for a job that’s not just remote, but that you can work from anywhere in the world? We’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Check out these awesome WFA positions 👇

⭐️ Online English Teacher @ Native Camp

⭐️ Technical Writer with VR/AR Experience @ Draft.dev

⭐️ Director BI & Data Anylitics @ Banzai

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Today’s email was written by Mitko Karshovski