I've traveled with Noma on two editions this year - first in Belize in February and then we loved the community so much we decided to immediately book the next edition to Kenya in April
I've traveled with Noma on two editions this year - first in Belize in February and then we loved the community so much we decided to immediately book the next edition to Kenya in April. Belize was our first time traveling internationally as remote workers so we were pretty nervous. It was a remote location to get to but the flights were dreamy looking out the window and the resort gives White Lotus vibes in the best way. We had so many local, non-touristy driven excursions that helped us get a good feel for the area and was very community driven. Our group leader was a local and one of the kindest people I've met, who always got us where we needed to be on time without us ever feeling the stress.
The incredible experience in Belize was what got us excited to travel with Noma again so quickly, even though we hadn't planned on another vacation. When we finally arrived in Kenya (pro tip: get yourself a visa before trying to get on a flight) it was a dream come true. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the most friendly resort staff who took us to a beautiful room overlooking palm trees and the beach. And we immediately got to meet the friendly monkeys that play in the trees around the property and in the coworking space (which was my fave part of it all!). Most importantly our group leader Dianne was so connected to her community, and so passionate about ensuring we were able to tap into the local community, that we all felt like locals. Not a single experience we had felt like a tourist trap. From barbecues with a local family, to meeting a traditional healer, to jumping off a traditional sailboat into bioluminescent waters, to dancing the night away under the ancient baobabs; our experience is impossible to put into words but I'll say it was life changing in many ways. I learned more about myself in one month than I have in 30 years thanks to the mindful, connected, inspired experiences we had along the way. Not to mention the safari at the end in one of the only Masai Mara operated camps outside the national park was the cherry on top.
If you're trying to figure out if you can work remote and enjoy the nomad life, with Noma, you absolutely can make it work.