Remote Year

This month was my first time traveling outside of the country for longer than a weekend on a resort, and I was so greatful for the gentle guidance that was provided not just by Amanda and JD, but by the community of support that Amanda has worked to build into Moksha. I always felt like I had a place to go for questions, and a safety net of savy individuals to back me up when I didn't think to ask questions. I came in for one month to a group of people where many were on their 11th, and was welcomed in even though circles where already ready tight knit. JD provided a genuine enthusiasm that helped me fall in love with Peru, and recommendations for restaurants that never disappointed! My experience with remote year, even though brief by most comparisons, has been an unforgettable and transformitive experience!

Our month in Lima with Remote Year was one of the best months of our lives. We’ll never forget the incredible, diverse landscapes we experienced on our awesome weekend adventures, nor all the people we met along the way. Highly highly highly recommend!

Our guide Marina was AMAZING, and the overall trip was amazing. It was my first time in Spain (and in Europe!), and this was an amazing way to do it.

It was a great experience! nat is wonderful! Highly recommend!

Oh what can I say about my samba 4 month journey led by our community leader Thiago.
I did july-oct Latin America program (CDMX, Colombia, Peru and Brazil). The highlight of the program was Thiago who was the best person to lead the program. He was genuine and took utmost care of us. The program would not have been same without him and we ended up as a life long friend (I hope he feels same😅).
I would definitely join another program in a heartbeat led by Thiago.

My remote experience in Cape Town was incredible! There were so many things to do, and I met so many amazing people along the way. I stayed in a fantastic location that truly made me feel like I was living the Cape Town life. From connecting with local vendors at the markets to enjoying neighborhood eateries, I felt like a part of the community. Natalie made the transition so easy and was incredibly supportive throughout my stay, which made a world of difference. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an authentic and immersive time in Cape Town!

Viviana is an amazing guide who knows all the hidden gems!! She’s such a delightful presence and always bring good vibes.

Remote year is also very flexible with their schedules, tailored to everyone’s preferences.

Overall the experience has been memorable. We’ve got each others back :)

Lisbon is an amazing country! It’s absolutely beautiful and there is no shortage of things to do. I found it easy to find my way around; the people are friendly and kind. RY group activities were fun; I especially loved cultural experiences. Viviana is unbelievable! She has such a kind, accepting, and welcoming personality that puts one at ease.

I fell in love with Lisbon! Great mix of old and modern! Great city to wander around by yourself or in a group. Lisbon is hands down one of my favorite RY locations ! I enjoyed the central location of our apartment, and it was very ascetically pleasing and modern. Best RY accommodation so far!!! Viviana was great! Always quick to respond and eager with suggestions!

One month in Lisbon was so transformative! Viviana was the best host and set us up for such a great month full of curated experiences. I absolutely loved everything the city had to offer and the community that I got to spend it with :) Highly recommend this city and the 1 month program here!

My trip to Osaka in September 2024 was a truly enriching experience and one of the highlights of my remote year journey. Ken is, by far, the best city manager I’ve encountered. His professionalism, extensive knowledge, fantastic personality, and thoughtful recommendations made my time in Osaka exceptional. The city itself is peaceful, safe, fun, and culturally vibrant, with amazing food and friendly people. I’m so glad I decided to visit! Ken, keep up the excellent work—I truly appreciate all your help, guidance, and incredible patience!

My first trip with RY was a test to see if I could travel and work at the same time. I was able to juggle my work commitments and social activities. Although I had to learn how to be okay with saying no to somethings. It was a very successful experiment and now I know the world is a big open space waiting for me to discover it, one month at a time.

Great city team leaders — always act professionally and are super passionate about showing guests the best their city has to offer.

I have done many 1-month RY programs and I would rate my experience in Valencia among the best. Marina goes above and beyond to organize, plan, communicate, and make sure all visitors have a fantastic time. She is incredibly kind. The trip vendors RY works with were also all fantastic. They were so nice and hospitable and wanted to make sure you had a great time on the trip. And the experiences/add-ons that can be booked were also very unique and among my favorites. The city is also very beautiful and manageable!

Remote Year played a pivotal role in my personal growth, thanks to the friendships I made and the self-discoveries I experienced. Josh and Marina were fantastic hosts, whose positive energy and well-organized events made the trip really special. I highly recommend this program to anyone new to solo travel or looking to connect with like-minded professionals:)

Lisbon and having Viv as my city manager was incredible. She truly gave me the 5 star concierge experience. She was extremely responsive and was always happy to provide A+ recommendations. For example, she gave me three different beach hopping itineraries. The welcome and farewell events she organized were lovely. Having a professional vintage car tour and a sunset boat cruise was wonderful. She got us reservations at some of the best restaurants as well (e.g., Ponto Final). She truly went above and beyond. The city of Lisbon itself is amazing and I would recommend everyone do the RY Lisbon trip. I didn't stay in the RY apartments but I wish I did because they were beautiful and centrally located. The coworking space was also incredibly gorgeous and centrally located. Overall Viv and Lisbon are a 10/10!

I've done Multiple Remote Year trip, and the most recent one to Valencia Spain was one of the best. The group was great, and the city manager Marina is so warm and welcoming. I haven't been to Barcelona or Madrid, but many people from the group took side trip and came back saying that they preferred the chiller vibe of Valencia.

Had a great time in Valencia! Marina and Josh were excellent host!

The people involved are amazing , very knowledgeable and are always looking out for you ! I would 100% recommend anyone who’s interested in doing a trip like this to go to Valencia you’ll have a great time guaranteed.

Thrilled I visited Mexico City for the first time with Remote Year. Omar the city guide held high energy and brought in key friends to make sure we were all having the experience we came here for. I chose Remote Year because I wanted to experience a new city abroad with people who were “up to good things” and I got what I was asking for. I also chose to use their housing, which was perfect.

Remote Year provided me with the reassurance, clarity and headspace to launch my own consultancy / freelance to make my dream digital nomad lifestyle sustainable for the long-term. While I don't think I gained the lifelong connections I was hoping for, I met a few incredible people from all over the world and the experiences changed my life perspective. Also Omar was D' best city manager and guide could have asked for based on my experiences with other groups. He's such a joy to have as a leader!

The 4-month journey across South Africa and Europe was truly such a magical experience. While the places themselves were stunning, our community leader, Florencia, went above and beyond to cultivate a healthy and loving community. I couldn't have imagined this journey without her leadership, as the group we were with made such an impact on everything from day-to-day life to weekend trips. Being able to visit such remarkable places with insights from locals paired with such an incredible group of people was such a privilege and an experience I'll never forget.

A 4 month Remote Year Journey through Europe and Africa is the best way to experience 4 months in 4 different countries over 2 continents with Remote Year. During these 4 months we had a chance to visit Cape Town, Split, Valencia and Tirana. This was a perfect mix of experiencing Africa and Europe a great combination of countries and experiencing different cultures. Each of these cities offer something unique from the mountains to the beaches.
The on the ground city team in each of these cities were knowledgable, helpful and very friendly. They made you feel at home in their country always offering helpful suggestions and different ways to experience the country. Each of the experiences were well curated in each of the destinations. The accommodations in the apartments were all really nice, comfortable and had everything needed for a stay for the month. The coworking locations were all centrally located and made it easy to be productive for work.
Having done a 4 month journey through LatAm previously as well a several one month programs through LatAm, Europe and Africa this was such an enjoyable experience as a 4 month program. Mula was a amazing 4 month Remote Year Journey. Our traveling Community Leader, Florencia created a family oriented, friendly, inclusive, caring community within Mula. She constantly cared about the community creating events to build the community so others could get to know each other. Was always there for everyone and just created such an experience on this journey that I will never forget. This Mula journey may have been a lot different had she not been the Community Leader for it. She really made the Mula journey and community what it was and it's something that I will never forget. This was such an amazing journey that I will always keep in my heart. With memories that will last forever and creating life long friendships. Thank you Florencia, all of the city teams and Remote Year for this once in a life time experience.

I cannot recommend RY highly enough! My four-month EMEA journey was truly unforgettable. The RY community is the single most impactful part of the experience. I developed friendships & bonds that will last a lifetime!

Anyone wants to stay 1 month+ for anywhere in the world, you have to choose remote year. I was in Valencia for a month in June and had an amazing time of my life there. Company is professional yet make sure that you are well prepared for the trip with all documentation, you meet the people you will spend time there before even the journey starts, receive so many tips and if you choose your accommodation with Remote Year, they really make sure it suits your needs.
We had an amazing,loveliest and sweetest city manager Marina. Her professionalism towards to the group was impeccable and she always tailored & curated personalized trips for our people. We did explore the city with so many events and always ready to answer our questions.
Im so grateful to meet her and our friends in the group. If you have any hesitations to book, just DO.IT.NOW! there is no other better company to do with it.

I was in Valencia for the month of June and it was my first RY trip. Despite being super introverted, I had so much fun on this trip! Marine was amazing and helped me out so much with everything! The weekend activities were really fun as well. The best part of this was the people that I met. Everybody was super friendly and nice and I would 100% recommend RY Valencia to all my remote working friends. I had cut the trip short because of an extenuating circumstance and RY was really kind to give me some credit as well. I’ve already booked my next trip and I can’t wait!

I spent June '24 in Valencia and it was easily the best travel experience I've ever had. My Community Manager, Marina, was an absolute gem and all of the events were so interesting and unique. I lucked out with meeting a fantastic group of humans from all around the world and am leaving with some lifelong friends. I cannot recommend Remote Year enough.

Remote Year in Lisbon was amazing, and made me fall in love with Portugal. I was very impressed with the level of excellence, including the great accommodations, which exceeded my expectation for such an aged city. We were right in city center, lived in the same building as all others in the program (which isn't always the case), and the workspace met my needs and was a 10-min walk. Our city manager Viv exceeded my expectations for friendliness, true care for well being, and led us through many fun local events and was very engaging with the group. The experiences offered were great as well (noting that there is a different flow in Portugal vs the descriptions, but I still enjoyed), most led by locals. Sintra day trip and Azores 4-day trip were amazing. I loved every moment of each. Highly recommend RY and look forward to booking my next trip.

Lisbon is the most beautiful city! Vibrant, charming, and a flavor for every interest. Our City Guide, Viv, was awesome! It was like having a friend in a city you just moved to. She had great food recommendations (which can be an overwhelming task in a city as DELICIOUS as Lisbon). She was prompt and always up to something fun - whether thats a DJ set on the beach or a stroll in the woods during firefly season. Viv has an open heart and spirit, and my stay in Lisbon would have been very different without her.
Remote Year is a great option for people who want longterm arrangements without having to handle the logistics.

I have absolutely no regrets about using Remote Year. Valencia was a beautiful and welcoming city. Our city leader was the friendliest, most wonderful person who genuinely cared about making everyone’s experience fantastic. The people on the trip with me were one-of-a-kind and so outgoing and adventurous. On this trip I experienced so much of the culture, enjoyed such amazing and delicious food, made such incredible friends, and am taking home treasured and lasting memories. I highly recommend Remote Year and the city of Valencia!

So i was referred to join RY by a friend. Never heard of them before.
But after having spent this experience, i would say wow!
Is it Valencia, is it the city guide (Marina), is it the group? Hehe in over all it has been amazing.

Valencia is a great city to spend this experience, the culture, the vibe, the food, the friendliness of the people.

Our group was very homogeneous, so we really got along.

Our city guide Marina, she was super !! She’s an amazing person, very welcoming, very knowledgeable about the city and always there to support.
Can’t thank her enough.

Overall we went there with zero expectations, we left with a lifetime memory and friends.

One of the best destinations I've visited with RY. Charming seaside city with amazing food and culture. Marina (City Guide) did an incredible job creating opportunities for the group to bond and was one of the best RY team members I ever interacted with.

Our city leader was amazing. The staff at our housing were some of the nicest people in the world. They got me a cake for my birthday. Really need a co-working space.

I have traveled a lot and had heard good things about Remote Year. I decided during a year of travel while working remote on my own I would sign up for a month of RY. I’m going to be honest about my experience because I don’t really feel like most of these reviews are reflective of the true experience (RY encourages city and trip leaders to have people fill out reviews and most people end up reviewing the leaders rather than the company and experience itself)

I had high expectations - usually when I’m traveling I meet people with similar values of learning different cultures. I’ve always made lasting friendships through experiences like studying abroad or solo travel. However, the vibes on this trip were off. Sadly I haven’t really kept in touch with anyone I met through RY.

For context, RY offers both year-long trips and month-long trips. On my month-long trip, they had us combined with a year-long group in the same city at the same time. I would have thought this would be a good thing because there wouldn’t have been many participants without both groups. However, I learned quickly that this makes for an awkward dynamic. The year-long group had already been traveling and meeting new people from the month-long trips for about 9 months. Some of them admitted that they really didn’t want to meet new people or put in any effort at that point. This led to the year-long participants creating an “inner crew” because they had already gotten to know each other and solidified friendships. I understand that perspective but honestly the value as a month-long participant drops significantly if they don’t feel others are truly open to making friendships.

Other people I met on the trip were there more to party than to learn about a new culture. There wasn’t really much that the leaders did to teach us about the new culture other than a short culture intro (30 min) at the beginning of the month. I had talked to some of the year-long participants about past trips they had taken, like in Cape Town, and was shocked to learn they hadn’t really learned anything about apartheid or visited the ample history museums in the city. I learned that the RY culture skews more towards partying than it does soaking up and learning a new culture. I’m sure some people are looking for that in their experience but I was not.

Lastly, I agree with the reviews that talk about all the add-on pricing. Although I do think the base price is fair and I like the new flexible options, the add-on experience pricing was a bit ridiculous (ie $50 for a hike with the RY group that you could do on your own for free). However if you don’t pay up for the add-on activities, there won’t be many opportunities to get to know everyone in the RY group.

In conclusion, there are a lot of cities (like Mexico City), I would encourage people to travel on their own and meet other travelers through coliving rather than the RY program.

Incredible experience with RY. I absolutely loved Valencia and our two group leaders: Marina and Flo. They were extremely welcoming and made the transition seamless.

Valencia is a great city to stay for a month, and local team especially Marina is amazing, always responsive and willing to help!

Just finished a trip with some of the best memories on record. I feel very accomplished for completing four months travel in Asia under the group name Pei. Not only did I see many counties, peoples, experience a variety of cultures and food, I found a family. All my fellow members are amazing, beautiful people who will be my family for life. Thanks to and with so much love to our community leader brought the house down with her various attributes. Vita Anggraeni truly held together the group with spirit, humor, and support over the entire trip. Our travel success are a direct reflection of her.

I've done one 4-month trip through LatAm and two 1-month programs (Cape Town, Valencia).

RY does their very best to make the experiences fun, inclusive, and exciting. I was going through a hard time personally at the start of my 4-month trip. I initially planned to only participate in 1-month but I stayed on for 4. Some of the friends that I made along the way are now very close friends of mine. If you're thinking of doing it, DO IT

I truly enjoyed my first (of many) trips with Remote Year in Valencia! I enjoyed discovering the history of the city, practicing my Spanish, wandering around the beautiful architecture & museums, as well as discovering multiple avenues to nurture my creativity. Valencia is a beautiful, magical place and I'm happy I had such a wonderful team to support & help me navigate my month there.

There are some things that RY as a company could improve on and the pricing of activities and services is not always justified compared to what you get for it. That being said, all of that goes out the window because we had an amazing community leader for our 4 month Pei journey through Asia. Vita made all of those issues irrelevant and deserves every of the 5 stars. Not only did she make Bali feel like home but she also listened to our feedback and actually actioned it to make sure we had a great time. If you see a Remote Year experience that has Vita involved, just do it! Kudos also go to the city leads Ken, Trang and Miao for helping navigate the different cities we stayed in ❤️

I joined Pei in Bali in February 2024 as a one month-er as I was not sure what the group will be like. It was the start of a beautiful journey.
The group was amazing and they made me feel so welcome and made a concerted effort to make me love them and difficult for me to leave. So I made the decision to stay the full 4month program without hesitation. I am so glad I did.

Vita is sooo amazing and I love her to bits - I am so glad she was our Community Leader and I couldn’t have asked for a better one. When I was unwell, she accompanied me (which I think contributed to me feeling better instantly!)

Working odd hours and all the awesome adventures we experienced has been an enriching life experience that I will treasure forever.

Now I’m travelling further with the other half of the group and having so much fun together…it is better than I have expected.
This may have been the best impulsive decision I have ever made in my life so far ^_^

I never write reviews, but this time I had to. I did the 1 month Chiang Mai program. I was nervous at first to join this program because it costed money and I didn't know what kind of group I'd end up with.

The group was beyond expectations - I could not have asked for a better group. The month went by so fast. Although you never know what to expect, I believe it takes a certain kind of personality to join Remote Year. Everyone in the group was incredibly fun and welcoming. A special shoutout to Miao our city leader who proactively volunteered to help us address our questions and concerns and Vita who worked around-the-clock to organize events outside of the marketplace and making the experience especially memorable!

I highly recommend Chiang Mai :)

This was one of the top travel experiences I've ever had. I can't recommend it enough.

Ardit (Tirana) was an outstanding city leader personally meeting each guest upon arrival.
Community events were outstanding, creative and inclusive.
All calls and questions were resolved immediately. His love and by-the-way knowledge of Tirana is superb and delightful. Not sure how he gets it done with his laid-back personality and attitude, however he does. Thank you Ardit for a fantastic month in Tirana!

Split was never on my list of places to visit but I can definitely see why people come here. The weather is nice and the scenery is beautiful. Do yourself a favor and rent a car when you come here and take a road trip. It's truly breathtaking. Also, you can't come here and not get on a boat right?

Buenos Aires was my first experience with Remote Year, although I’ve long had my eye on the organization, and I can confidently say it won’t be my last. BsAs is a special place, and returning there with RY, and learning more about the nuances of the city through the beautifully guided experiences of the City Manager (Nacho), had me falling in love with the city all over again. It’s a layered city, and I appreciate the care that RY takes to ensure there’s opportunity to explore and understand it on a deeper level.

Cape Town is a great city, but what makes the trip stand out is the city manager. Natalie Christodoulou is outstanding. She’s really organized, gets everyone what they need, plans great community events/trips and is caring and fun! She really makes a great city even better.

This was my first RY 1-month experience and I had the pleasure of having Florencia (Flo) as my Community Leader. She is extremely knowledgeable, caring, friendly, and overall amazing at what she does! Our trip was well organized before we even traveled to Croatia - with plenty of onboarding webinars and opportunities to connect with her and become familiar with RY. From my very first interaction to my last 1:1 with Flo, she showed me why she makes a great leader. Her kindness, openness, compassion, empathy, and ability to connect with people from all walks of life is the reason why our community vibed so well. I am impressed by how much work she did behind the scenes to organize community events, ensure that our local experiences run smoothly, incorporate our feedback during the trip, and overcommunicate details and logistics. She truly creates memorable experiences for the RY community and I'm so happy I get to know her!

Very fun location, all of the tours are well done + interesting, and Cata is amazing!! Medellin was a great month.

Cape Town is a great place to be and spend a few months. Natali made our stay very comfortable and entertaining.

I absolutely loved this program. Maria and Marina were so kind and helpful. Right from the start Molly and the whole team really made sure I felt comfortable traveling as a woman alone to live in a country I had never been to. The activities they planned were fun and inclusive. The office space and apartment they provided were more than adequate and everything was thought of. All of the people I met on the trip had the same goal - Discovery!!! So many individuals with their own stories and cultures to share. This was very special and I know I made some friends for life. I recommend this program to anyone wanting to get out there and explore but may want a community to do so with.

I love Remote Year and our city manager Cata was amazing! This was my first time in Colombia and it was everything I hoped it would be. Medellin is clean, beautiful, and felt completely safe. If you’re thinking of Colombia or doing Remote Year, this will be a great place to start.

I loved remote year! I had already traveled with "ef ultimate break" and wanted a similar experience for a longer period of time. This is exactly what I got! I was happy to have my own time with also being able to have a community and fun activities with other remote workers. Your view of a trip can depend on the place you are staying and the people you are with, but as far as the city and community leaders, they are amazing and were able to answer any questions as well as creating a beautiful travel community. Highly recommend to try!

My month in Floripa, Brazil absolutely exceeded my expectations! The accommodations and workspace were modern and well-maintained. And everyone - from the City Manager, to the vendors, to the coworking members - was so welcoming and ensured you were having a positive experience.

As a solo female traveler, ensuring safety ranks high on my list of priorities, and Remote Year provided complete peace of mind in that regard. If you're lucky enough to have the chance to live in Floripa, DO IT!

I have truly had a wonderful experience here in Medellin, Santa Marta and the countryside. Before coming to visit this country, friends and family expressed fear in my coming because of their unfounded thoughts of danger. My experiences have truly dispelled those misconceptions. The people I have encountered throughout my stay have truly been very heartfelt, open and welcoming. By becoming friends with individuals, I have come to appreciate how one's culture has truly been trying to overcome aversity and social struggles by expressing their openness to accepting and welcoming others from around the world. I would truly recommend others to experience the richness and openess of such a beautiful spot in this portion of the world.

Medellin was lovely, safe, and welcoming. I felt that all the places Remote Year and their vendors took me were safe. They provided clear and continuous guidance and recommendations, which were easy to follow and made me feel comfortable while exploring. I encourage perspective travelers to resist preconceived notions and stereotypes regarding Medellin and visit it with the same common sense and travelers' mentality as any other new city.

My month in Medellin was awesome. The city has so much to offer, Dancing (Salsa, Bachata), Bars, Museums, very goo restaurants and a lot of nature.
I was also a person who heard a lot of bad news about safeness in Medellin, but it is not as bad as the news say. The city managerin Cata gives you all the informations where you can go and when you have to be a bit more careful. She is always there for you and will help you. In the area where Remote year stays you can easily walk around on your own during the day. I will definitly come back to Medellin. It was a beautiful month. And it is a vibe to live between mountains in a tropical area.

Thanks for this month to the whole team in Medellin, especially Cata (City Managerin) and Omar (Community Leader), to made this an unforgettable month.

My one-month experience with Remote Year in Buenos Aires was incredible! They created an amazing sense of community among the participants, planned wonderful events and activities, and made us feel at home. I will definitely do another RY experience!

RY was a great experience! Great opportunities to meet new people, do things you never thought you’d do, and to experience a new way of life that you can turn into a real lifestyle! Loved my 1-month and will definitely be doing it again!

The organization of events is well done, I got good experiences at the cities visited. The community is amazing, and the most valuable out of these programs; one gets to meet truly exceptional people.
The security the program provides is very poor. I got a large amount of money stolen from what was supposed to be a safe and secure accommodation, chosen and booked by Remote Year. RY did not provide clear solutions, stating that "this isn’t something that Remote Year can just repay (in cash or credit) since they do not know exactly what happened". RY did not try to investigate my case any further, I'm still at loss of money that directly impacts my ability to keep traveling.

I had such an incredible experience with my first Remote Year program in Floripa! It was perfect for me as someone who wanted to travel and work remotely, without the pressure of finding my own community abroad. There are so many opportunities for fun activities to explore the area and immerse in the culture, all planned by the amazing city manager, Thiago.

1st week’s introductory activities were great. It really helped me to orient/ generalize the city scape before really trying to explore and to maximize getting to know others. Pecha Kucha & Unconference helped me identify the individuals that I thought could help me on my career pivot journey; I was able to introduce myself and get the advice and help that I was seeking.

Our city guide and city manager Flo & Nat worked really hard to ensure that we were treating our month or 4 month stay with integrity (I.e you dont have to engage in every event but do participate and learn along the way).

I do appreciate the important time spent meeting real local people when we can and supporting their work.

Nacho, the city guide.

Love love loved Spain!! My time in Spain was absolutely wonderful! Our community leader, Marina, was amazing and made us truly feel apart of the community! Las Fallas was such a cool thing to experience and 100% recommend coming during March!

My 2nd trip with RY and another amazing experience!

The combo of Fallas, Valencia and our leader Marina was unbeatable!!

I highly recommend visiting Valencia, Fallas if you love to party and enjoy the festivies and Marina was the icing on the cake with her warm personality and always there to help!

Can't wait to book another RY trip soon!

Would highly recommend! A beautiful city coupled with the incredible experience of Las Fallas all brought together perfectly by the most amazing host made for an experience I would urge you to take up!

The accommodation and co-working exceeded expectations and with plenty of sights and excursions on offer, there's no shortage of things to do.

Marina, the Valencian RY Leader, really did take the trip to the next level though. Her hospitality and patience coupled with her local knowledge meant any advice or guidance you could possibly want was never more than a friendly text away, a real pleasure to spend time with!

If you do opt for the March trip make sure you'll be comfortable with all the festivities, there's lots happening all day and night which is incredible to experience but can be overwhelming if that's not what you're looking for, however you can dip in and out as much as you want. Also, if you're on a European work timezone make sure you plan your week in advance as many of the activities will be during the day, so you may need to schedule meetings etc accordingly.

If you've never been to Valencia, or even if you have, definitely put this trip on the to-do list!

Absolutely the best way to travel as a solo traveller/digital nomad. Remote Year optimizes your time somewhere by planning the best experiences, finding you very safe and high quality accommodations, and guiding you through the culture and community. I felt safe and cared for the entire time, and was still able to focus on work while having lots of fun. I have no negative things to say about the experience or organization. Highly recommend!

Cape Town is one of those places that’s magical for so many reasons. The city is so vibrant and alive, plus it has all of the best parts of nature to offer as well. RY created a fantastic experience for us and offered some great additional experiences. Flo and Nat were also the perfect city and community guides…I can’t wait to come back!

Great fun and exciting experience.
The leadership on sight is second to none.
Care is taken at all times for your safety and good will.
A good time was had!

I just loved the countless community, the accommodations, and just the overall specialness of the culture and the city itself. It was amazing learning more about Xhosa, getting out of my comfort zone with Lionshead, and the hospitality of our hilarious and amazing city leader Nat.

I will most definitely be back and have already been researching flights back to Cape Town.

Rys Cape Town accomodation was amazing - the place was spacious and comfortable and the location was top.
The people were incredible

Valencia, Spain in March (during Fallas) —an exhilarating time of year. Rich in Valencia’s history and culture. The accommodations were extraordinary: modern, well-furnished (coffee maker, washer, comfortable seating and beds, etc.) The local experiences were wonderful. Marina (community leader) connected us with some amazing professionals for everything from cooking lessons to the history and politics of Fallas.
This was my first Remote Year trip. The others in my group were diverse in age, backgrounds, and careers. Most people prioritized their work/work hours, so you are able to be quite productive without having to swim upstream. And there were plenty of opportunities to socialize and thoroughly enjoy the city throughout the month. I’m actually writing this review on the last day of my trip. If April had any availability at all, I would just stay here one more month!

Valencia was an experience well worth exploring. Marina couldn't have been a better community leader.

If you're on the fence, quit hesitating.

Pull the trigger, now.

This is my 4th month in the last 12 months with Remote Year and my second time visiting Valencia. I've truly enjoyed spending time with other travelers exploring new cities and sharing experiences.

Hanoi is a lovely bustling city. Trang is highly professional, quick to respond and incredible efficient in all of her efforts; She alone is the reason I am not giving this month a one star. Unfortunately, The co-working space did not lend itself to a positive or productive working environment. This space was used for social events and blurred the boundaries for those who needed a quiet and focused workspace. This space was also poorly maintained and serviced resulting in overflowing trash and molded dishes on several occasions.

I would not recommend this place as a productive or enjoyable month as I was stuck in my room a lot due to lack of quiet or clean working space.

Staff is very human and supportive! Prices are a bit high but they save you a ton of time and stress of planning for your next activity while you are working and enjoying those actvities that you are doing now.

My first RY proper experience. Loved 99% of it. My apartment in Buenos Aires was great; that’s often a complaint amongst reviews, but I have no complaints at all. The workspace was good, the neighborhood was amazing, side activities were fun, and our country leader/program leader Ignacio was amazing. Buenos Aires is a fantastic city, and RY was a great way to see it. I would’ve loved to have stayed longer.

I simply cannot put into words and give it the proper justice it deserves how incredibly transformative my experience has been with the 4 months in Africa journey (Kwame). Having just completed what was one of the most exhilarating, surreal, mind-blowing 4.5 months with some of the most dedicated RY staff, I was able to challenge myself culturally, spiritually, and socially. My phenomenal community leader Eunice made me feel so welcomed and included and I think this experience is perfect for anyone who has an open mind, is willing to learn, is a flexible traveler, and wants to be part of a community. I will be forever grateful for having done this journey and all the kudos to the incredible RY team that made it all happen. My trip consisted of Marrakech, Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, and Cape Town and all exceeded expectations.

I had the best month in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. I'm so sad to be leaving. The apartments, the co-working space, our group, our amazing city leader John, food, experiences, and culture were all so great. I would do Dar with RY again! John went above and beyond for us, asante sana.

Have had a fantastic 2 months with Remote Year! The community is great, the city guides have been amazing, and they set up some fun activities for us. Highly recommended if your job allows you to work remotely.

Absolutely amazing experience, highly recommend this to anyone and everyone. It was my first remote year trip and I will be doing more in the future 100%. Best month of my entire life

This was absolutely the most amazing trip I have ever experienced! What drew me in was not only getting responses to the many emails I sent when thinking about joining but the zoom meeting that was set up to make the best use of my time in answering all my questions. It brought me much comfort speaking to a live person. What sealed the deal for me was the informational webinar where I was able to learn about the program in detail. I most appreciated learning about how serious RY takes safety and that was enough for me to take the plunge! RY far exceeded my expectations, creating one of the most memorable experiences of my life. They provided clean and safe housing in a great location, fun events and recommendations, attentive staff that were always available to help (and became our friends :) and a wonderful workspace close by. I was so impressed with how RY followed through with everything they presented and am already looking to book my next trip! Thank you so much for this wonderful experience!

I want to start by saying that Florianopolis is an amazing destination to go to and I strongly recommend anyone to visit the island. I mainly chose Florianopolis for its nature and beautiful beaches. For a first experience with a community program, I was very disappointed by what Remote Year offered:

Housing: the establishment is located in Centro (downtown) of Florianopolis and is a very recent building with great amenities (except for the gym which is extremely basic) including the co-working spaces (there are two) and the restaurants. However due to its location, if you are expecting to finish work at 5PM and be able to go the beach right after to enjoy the sun, you will need a minimum of 25-30 minutes (by car/Uber) before getting to one of the closest beach. It would sometime even take up to 50 minutes to get to a beach after work due to traffic on the island. Sunset was around 7PM in Florianopolis when I visited in January, so you could understand that I barely had any time to enjoy the beaches during the week (at lunch time) or after work. This was a great disappointment to me as I had chosen Florianopolis for its beaches and nature : I could only really enjoy them on weekends unfortunately. Conclusion: great establishment but not the best location if you were thinking of going to beaches during the week.

Built-in community :

1) One of the purposes of my trip with Remote Year was to be able to meet with people from all over the world, or at least from different countries to learn from different cultures. This is not the case at all : my group was consisted of 90% from the United-States, 5% from Canada (including myself) and the remaining 5% from different countries. I have nothing against Americans and I did meet great people in my group, however if you are expecting to meet people from different countries this will not be the case.

2) The majority of the activities amongst the group are not included in the price you pay : be ready to budget yourself a great amount of money in order to participate in the excursions with the group. The day excursions are all over $150 USD, which after talking to a few locals are way OVERpriced. For the activities below $100 USD, do not expect too much from them. I had paid $72 USD for ''snacks'' on the beach, a very short guided tour of Santo Antonio de Lisboa where you will visit a church, and go to a Samba bar at the end of the night. All things you could do for free on your own! I did ask from a reimbursement for this activity, which was a really hard process as they were trying to find excuses not to do so. They were blaming me for the following (which I quote from one of their responses by email) : ''you were late to the experience as you opted to not ride with the group and missed a good portion of it which would make it really hard to get the most of the experience''. Which was totally not the case ... After a few exchanges of emails, they did end up reimbursing me.

The base cost of the trip does not really include access to the community and activities within the group, but rather an opportunity for Remote Year to $ell you extra activities once you get there. Most of the activities I enjoyed with the group were outside of Remote Year's scope.

I still enjoyed my trip to Florianopolis as this is an amazing destination that you should definitely visit ! Brazilians are very welcoming people :) I wish I had read more of the negative reviews before booking this with Remote Year.

This was my first trip with Remote Year and it significantly exceeded all my expectations. It was well organized, there were plenty of different activities to meet all types of interests, and it was easy to be active daily if I wanted to. The type of people who choose to do this program are diverse but share a love of adventure and a positive mindset which resulted in interesting, thought provoking and challenging conversations. I enjoyed everyone, and this is the perfect way to travel solo but still be connected to a community of people who quickly become friends.

Toxic mold in the Bulnes block of apartments in Argentina. Please stop using them. Most of us felt ill & have photos of the mold.

Aside that, the tours, the workshops, the experience and company was amazing.

The people put in the Joy Bulnes apartments would have been better off booking their own accommodation (cheaper with more amenities and closer to co-working space). Please stop using Bulnes. 2 people had visible black mold with photos. One was very ill. Another 2 had the strong smell of mold, one person had a filthy apartment and the last person hated their apartment (could not cook or wash clothes). It was a 20 minute walk to the cowork space. Not everyone had washing machines in their apartment. Others had apartments closer to the workspace with swimming pools and none of these issues.

Remote Year did an awesome job planning our time in Buenos Aires. Nacho, our guide, really loves the city and made sure we enjoyed every bit of it. And Ari, our community leader, was always cheerful and organized fun things for us to do. Buenos Aires itself is fantastic, with its culture, people, and how comfortable I felt there. It was like a home away from home.

This experience was better than I expected and I'm so glad that I did it.

The organization, the events, the people, the excitement and energy. I always felt supported and assisted with. Amazing experience

Maria is an angel. My experience in Medellín was incredible. It was my first solo travel trip and Maria (the community leader from Medellín) did absolutely EVERYTHING to make each and every one of us feel comfortable, happy and fulfilled. Having someone in the city for recommendations, support, and fun made me feel like I could really live like a local.

My apartment was in the perfect location, the SIM card they provided worked the second I set it up and any bump along the road, Maria was there to help solve it. I really could make the experience what I wanted, while being a part of a larger community.

Nat was excellent. Nice having options for two coworking spaces. I liked that most of the marketplace events were during the day, before work for most of us.

Beyond grateful for this experience. The people, THE FOOD, the culture, and the view were all worth it! Definitely my favorite place in the world!

Exploring new countries and cultures and being part of a community, accompanied by community and city managers, is a great experience. The staff at Remote Year is very warm and caring, super quick to respond and the company is very well organized.

Just did 1 month in Buenos Aires with Remote Year.

A fantastic time in a fantastic place - and RY made the whole thing very simple. They sorted a nice apartment, a good and effective co-workspace and a range of events and activities across the month 9some included, some for an extra charge) which gave lots of different way to explore the city.

RY did a great job of sorting the logistics and selecting good accommodation in a safe and entertaining area, walkable from the workspace. The office itself was well equipped, accessible and had good internet connection.

And the joy of RY is that they brought a big group of people together, so there was always something going on, or someone interested in the same activity as me, so I could choose what to do, where to visit and who to hang out with! Or have a quiet night in or a gentle day in a park and a coffee shop.

Any issues were dealt with quickly by the RY team who went the extra mile to make sure that everyone was welcome, comfortable and supported to do the month the way they wanted to.

Could I have sorted all that out myself? Maybe - an Air B&B and a co-work were findable via a web search, but the connection to a community of other digital travellers, mixing work and travel - that's not something I could generate myself. Plus the Journey Manager and City Manager were both awesome!!

Community / Group Travel is something I'll keep doing as long as I can.

MARIA IS AWESOME! Having a local person as a community manager is the best!

I also loved how Remote Year cares about Social Give Back.

I enjoyed there are many activities and the community was great. However I'd be more happy to see more diversities in terms of the participants. 99% are from United States and most of them are full remote workers.

I'd be happy to be able to meet more people coming from different countries and more Entrepreneurs!

This was my first remote year experience and absolutely won’t be my last. The people who join Remote Year are so friendly, outgoing, caring, supportive, and fun. You will make lasting connections and travel buddies while creating memories to last a lifetime. The community leaders are extremely engaging and helpful and the activities are very well-organized. The program itself is very well-planned out. The WiFi at the accommodations and at the Workspace was reliable, and you will be able to be set up for success to get your work done while in a foreign location.

Ari and Nacho were phenomenal leaders of our trip. The events were great, the community was great. Overall I loved my experience

Great team and always on the top of it to solve any issues!

Over the past transformative year with Remote Year (Feng Shan Group), I've lived my dream as a digital nomad and entrepreneur, and the experience has been nothing short of extraordinary.

The community you have experts in every niche at your fingertips, web designers, marketers, social media experts, sales experts, SEO specialists, leadership coaches, Virtual Assistants, software engineers you name it.

Entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey, but Remote Year changes that narrative. It's not just about travelling; it's about joining a vibrant community where experts in every field are at your fingertips. From web designers to marketers, social media pros to SEO specialists. I'd get answers to burning questions and solve complex problems, saving me time and resources on hiring experts.

Plus, Remote Year takes care of all travel and social logistics, letting me focus entirely on growing my business.

In less than one year I have:

- Monthly revenue skyrocketed from $7k to an impressive $35k.
- Explored and checked off 13 new countries from my bucket list.
- Surpassed $500k in sales in only my second year in business.
- Transformed a five-figure business into a thriving multiple six-figure endeavor.
- Nine out of twelve months were my best in terms of business performance.
- Personally, I shed 30 lbs, reduced body fat from 14% to 8%, and achieved a better life-work balance.
- Formed lifelong friendships along the way.

Thank you again for not just planning my travel life, and my social life but for creating an environment that fueled networking and support, propelling me to achieve my goals this year!

Last note, the staff are extremely helpful and amazing from a client perspective. If you have a choice to choose your Community Leader, Ask for Laura P, I couldn't have asked for a better leader and now a new lifelong friend.

Reach out if you want to hear more information:
Jaret Andre
Instagram: @jaretandre
Data Mentor | Career Coach | Life Coach

I just finished the 12 month Feng Shan program. The year definitely lived up to the hype...I can't begin to describe what an awesome adventure it was. Absolutely phenomenal. Lau, our Community Leader, was the BEST.

Best year of my life! The community that Remote Year provides was the greatest thing that I didn’t know I was searching for. Lau and all of the city teams were so wonderful, and the locations were diverse and exciting. Issues are not always addressed or resolved properly, but overall it was fantastic to have a year organized and curated for us. An absolutely incredible experience!

Nacho made all the difference. This was my 4th RY program and Nacho was the most attentive manager I’ve experienced.

Nacho was great and so kind.

Nacho was such an amazing leader and really helped me fall in love with Buenos Aires. It was such a beautiful and well run month by both remote year and Nacho. For anyone who doesn’t have Buenos Aires on their list please add it. It’s such an affordable walkable city and just a beautiful place to spend a month.

Three words… Steph, Pedro, and Viviana! These 3 beautiful humans made ALL the difference in my experience. I fell in love with this city because of the experiences they curated for us that felt so special and local. They were so detailed and thorough and shared a high level of expertise and local knowledge with us. They were so supportive, helpful and always available for anything we needed, anything we had questions about and just generally supportive and caring about me as a person. You could feel how important it was for them to make this a positive, valuable, and FUN experience for the entire group, and they were successful. They also considered our wants and needs are pivoted when necessary for the benefit of the group. I cannot imagine doing this without them! I love my apartment, and felt part of the local community very quickly. Steph, Pedro, Viviana - THANK YOU!

RY has a great mission and it is a great vehicle to meet other solo travelers! But beware, this company doesn’t treat their customers properly. It is tolerable for a one month long program but if you want to sign up for a 12 month journey you’ll quickly find that they ignore critical feedback and treat you like children at camp rather than adults who are paying thousands of dollars for a service. And the feedback is fair and basic things around flights, accommodations, transparency on excursions, navigating the ry community, etc. They seem to forget that we’re not on vacation, we live here now…
All I can say is that I’m so disappointed.

My first Remote Year and in Cape Town and it did not disappoint not one bit. Words can't describe how great it was. It's one of those "you have to be there" experiences. The city was great, add-on experiences, city leaders made sure we were good at all times and the December group was amazing.

The group I joined was great, I was welcome, The RY team did an amazing job ensuring I was okay.

The people, community and the advneture!

Remote Year is a life-changing program that introduces many unique cultures and experiences into you life. The program provides safety and built-in friends - many who become family - for you to explore new areas with.

The people made it great! I loved how there was so much positivity, happiness, and openness within the group! However, my apartment this time is not what I expected. A few things were broken, but since I'm not around at the house most of the time, I could easily ignore them. Nonetheless, it was an amazing 1 month experience.

I highly recommend visiting Floripa. It's a beautiful place and the Team Lead there goes above and beyond. It felt like home and I didn't not want to leave. I fell in love with Floripa during my time there.

Great organization and infrastructure! Did the Florianopolis 1 month program.
The residential and working space were modern and highly functional,staff on site were really nice.
The Community Manager was great,extremely resourceful and available .
The whole thing from purchasing the program to checkout was seamless

Wow, where do I even start? My 4 months in LATAM with Remote Year were an absolute blast. I got to explore Lima, Medellin, Antigua and Mexico City and that’s not even the best part…

The most amazing part of this journey has been connecting with incredible people. The relationships we've built go beyond just friendships – they're like unbreakable threads that have woven us together across different cultures. Each person has brought a special touch to my experience, leaving a trail of lasting memories in my heart. MORENO FOR LIFE!

And speaking of Morenos, let me give a shoutout to Omar, our community leader - an absolute ROCK STAR! His personality radiates thoughtfulness and fun, making every step of the journey even more special. Omar's knack for bringing people together, his genuine care for each member of our group, and his unwavering enthusiasm have truly elevated the experience. From organizing incredible excursions to creating opportunities for us to connect on a deeper level, Omar made every moment unforgettable. He's not just a leader; he's a friend and an integral part of the memories I now hold dear.

Remote Year's magic lies in its ability to simplify travel. Precise planning and thoughtful curation let me immerse myself, free from logistical stress. With something for everyone, whether a thrill seeker, nature lover, history buff, foodie, or adventurer, they cater to all.

What sets Remote Year apart is its community spirit. More than travelers, we're a family united by a shared passion for exploration and connection. These bonds surpass borders and time, creating a network I'm honored to belong to forever.

So thank you Remote Year for my newfound tramily (borrowed this from Gert) and all these unforgettable moments!

RY Cape Town November 23

This was my 4th RY trip and my second time to Cape Town. Nat and Mpumi made everything seamless in the Mother City! Thanks again to RY for an incredible month.

I’m a first timer traveler with RY. There was a lot of confusion at the beginning but the team was key in making things better for me at all times. I would recommend this experience to someone else.

Remote Year Cape Town was an amazing experience. Everything about the trip was well thought out and organized. Both community leaders were extremely helpful in assisting when needed.

My trip to Cape Town, South Africa, exceeded my expectations largely due to the experience & leadership of Nat & Mpumi. They make a great team. It was an incredible month that absolutely flew by. I highly recommend this Remote Year experience!

This is truly the experience of a lifetime. Valencia has so much history, culture, architecture, food & nightlife. Not to mention the massive beaches that rival California. We were at the center of it all. Our community leader went above and beyond to plan many community events and we all took away new friendships. 10/10 recommend and would go again.

Our leaders were great, responsive and knowledgeable. I loved the small “tours” we had on the weekdays around town seeing local places to hang out and learning the history of the city.

I really enjoyed the month in Buenos Aires. The workspace was amazing. I thought both community leaders were great and did a nice job organizing all the events.

I spent this past August in Split and October in Lisbon and had the time of my life! I’ve already booked two more trips with RY because I’ve enjoyed them so much.

Yes, you could travel for cheaper but they community, ease of planning and resources made this an amazing value.

Croatia - this was the best way to spend a summer month! The activities vary between local unique experiences and tons of outdoor activities. I enjoyed every activity as I signed up for most of them! Split and the other towns we visited aren’t that big but the beach clubs and nightlife were amazing.

Lisbon - the RY team here was the absolute best! They were so involved and made us truly feel at home. Lisbon itself is one of the most vibrant cities I’ve ever visited. It’s very convenient to several beaches, the population is very diverse, tons of different neighborhoods and the nightlife was so fun. There is truly something for everyone here.

The Valencia month and group was amazing and surpassed all expectations (!!) Marina was the absolute best community leader, going above and beyond, making sure our group was getting the most out of our time in Spain. The only thing I would have changed is working less so that I could have enjoyed more of the excursions 😆 Forever grateful for my time spent in the city and for all of the amazing connections fostered with our group

Amazing experience! Marina in Valencia, Spain is the ABSOLUTE best. Loved every single moment of my time spent with Remote Year

Remote Year provided a great framework to make my stay in Japan a memorable one. First, the Remote Year (RY) Team assisted me in preparing for my stay before getting on my flight there. Second, the RY team provided the entire cohort with great accommodations to live and work from Japan. It was especially helpful for me because I was able to successfully complete my work overnight in Japan when I had to report to my regular job. Third, the RY team in Osaka did a great job teaching us with important Japanese customs, phrases, and other know-how, so we can effectively live, travel, and communicate in Japan. Fourth, the RY team created a variety of events to expose us to different historical and modern experiences there. Last, I built lasting friendships with my cohort, and we will look to keep in touch for the rest of our lives now that the program has completed. Thank you, Remote Year for setting this up!

Lisbon and the community guides are fantastic. I’ll definitely be back.

This experience was amazing from top to bottom, from the amazing coordinator, Marina, who was always fun to talk and hangout with as well as provided the group with any helpful tips or info needed. To the people and places i got to meet/visit along the way. Nothing makes a trip better than actually getting to vibe with people while still being able to just be yourself. The group of people i got to hang out with during the trip was amazing, and while not everyone did all the trips all the time being able to share what we did with each other made every small thing just as big.

It was a nice month of culture, beauty and learning. Igazu falls, local street art, lagoons and boat rides

A life-changing experience.

The Remote Year month in Valencia was one of the best and most impactful experiences of my life. The leaders of the group planned and facilitated many opportunities to get to know the city and fellow travelers. We learned about the amazing food and culture of Valencia and the experience was so much more fun with our new friends.

This is my second Remote Year month long journey and it lived up the extremely high expectations that the first one set. This time I spent a month in Floripa, Brazil which was led by Thiago. Every experience was extremely well thought out and executed to perfection. The other people who were a part of the journey made it that much more special.

I would highly recommend Floripa and Remote Year to anyone who is considering it.

This was my first time traveling with Remote Year and was absolutely amazing. From the very beginning I felt connected to my group and it felt like we were old friends in a new adventure. For me, the fact that we were a small group (10 people) made the difference because we could always go everywhere together and that really helps building a community.

As far as the staff goes, I have nothing but positive words. Thiago always went above and beyond for us, helping us everytime we needed him (in my case, even before the trip) and the tours were super well organized. Liliane was great in all tours. She was always smiling and happy to help and teach about the brasilian culture.

As a company, I would definitely recommend Remote Year and absolutely would go on another adventure with you. It's amazing how you think about every single detail and try your best to make the experience an absolute 20/10.

I did a month long trip in Medellin through remote year and I cannot recommend it highly enough!! Maria was our leader in Medellin for the month and she was the absolute best throughout the entire experience. Maria always had everything perfectly organized when it came to our coworking space, as well as our activities/excursions or even recommendations for local restaurants and things to do. She can take care of it all and was always there to help when I had questions. I am planning to return in the near future, and it’s because remote year gave me such a good experience. The city is beautiful and the people were all very friendly. If you’re looking for a program to explore a new part of the world while working remotely, then look no further than remote year! Maria has you covered for an amazing experience.

I thoroughly enjoyed my first month and first time experience with remote year. Thiago and Cata were a fantastic team! They both went above and beyond as community leaders/managers. They both brought positive community and culture to my experience. I am forever grateful to have crossed paths in life with both of these amazing humans in the world.
Floripa is a beautiful island for those interested in beaches, surf, fishing and more. The accommodations were better than expected and offered convenience. Join the experiences to get the most of the island and visit Rio! Each experience will take you to a different part of the island and you will see it all if you join them all.
Things to note: accommodations are in the center of floripa, not by a beach or on water. If you are looking for beach life, there is a Selina near by (30mins) take a day and work from there to enjoy the beach.
The town closes down on certain days of the week, so be prepared to stay in or go to the beach/outdoors during those days.
There is a pool, small gym, sauna, laundry, coworking and restaurants in the building.
Local restaurants/shops and bars are walkable- venture out.
Uber is your way around - download the app, it’s easy.
Safety** you are as safe as you make yourself. Don’t be a target and you’ll be finer than wine.
Some might read this like oh she’s a 20 something, probably travels all time, rent free, single, women.
Nope! I am married in my 30s, have a mortgage, 2 dogs and work full time. I traveled alone, budgeted for my trip ahead of time and took a few days off while I was on my journey.
So you can do it too, I hope this helps to whoever you are that is debating the ifs/ands/buts. Positive mind will bring positive vibes.

Wonderful trip!!

I loved medellin so much and Maria was the best 👌

Medellin stole my heart and it wouldn’t have been the same without RY’s amazing María Alejandra Ocampo. She took care of all of us and made sure we had a beautiful experience. Wherever she is with RY I will follow her!

Made a last minute decision to do my 6th RY month in Lisbon and let me tell you, a time was had!

Lisbon is such an easy city to love— the weather was great, my apartment was gorgeous, the people were warm and those pasteis de natas? Oh boy.

I couldn’t have asked for a more lit group of people to do this month with; and the icing on the cake for me was our city managers Viviana and Pedro. They took such good care of us.

All around immaculate vibes in Lisbon - 10/10 highly recommend!

Went to Lisbon with RY and had the time of my life! Pedro and Vivianna had the best recommendations for city spots and day trips. Honestly one of the best trips I’ve been on.

Lisbon is an amazing city! Pedro and Viviana, our city managers, took incredible care of us, staying closely in contact, recommending us places and experiences, and in general being amazing hosts and people. The city itself is beautiful and the experience was made even better by having a delightful group of remotes. Absolutely recommended!

My first RY and what an awesome month it was! Incredible experiences from the first day to the last, jam-packed with so much good food, good vibes and history built into one month. Viviana and Pedro made sure we got to experience all that Lisbon had to offer, and they were so kind and patient with us. I would have stayed another two months in a heartbeat if the option was there. This is the program that sold me on RY.

Lisbon is the most incredible destination to visit, with a vibrant city atmosphere, rich cultural heritage, delicious food, and unforgettable experiences. Viviana and Pedro went above and beyond to make the trip even more memorable with their superb hospitality and recommendations. The accommodation and workspace were modern and luxurious, adding to the comfort and enjoyment. Overall, it was an absolutely amazing trip that I 100% recommend to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience.

Had an amazing time in Florianópolis, Thiago and Cata really mad the experience memorable and created a really great community feel even while competing with a little more rain than expected. Thanks both!

If you're thinking about visiting Cape Town, don't hesitate, DO IT NOW! You will not regret it. I just spent an incredible month in Cape Town with the Remote Year team and I can't wait to visit South Africa again, and also can't wait to join another RY destination. Cape Town--including it's people, it's landscape, it's food scene--is incredibly diverse and has something for everyone. I can't count how many times I mouthed "amazing" while driving down the Garden Route and taking in the breathtaking views.

I had an amazing experience from start to finish. The program was a great blend of both cultural experiences in Lima as well as adventures out side of the city. The Lima team did a great job of welcoming us to the city and Peru as a whole. Definitely recommend this to everyone.

Our City Lead and the tour guides were amazing! They all made sure we had the best experience in their country and explained about the culture and history while also sharing their personal experiences and deep love of their culture/country. The City Lead's customer service and attention to detail (with a very diverse group) was spot on! Accommodations and workspace were modern, clean and easily accessible.