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From “quiet quitting” to the “quiet workation”

Get out of Lisbon

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REMOTE WORK

Ever thought about taking a sneaky “workation” without telling your manager? More remote workers are taking denied PTO requests into their own hands this summer. With a reported 70% boost in productivity for workers post-vacation, maybe it isn’t such a bad thing?

Dora Mekouar for VOA News

TRAVEL

Get out of Lisbon and you’ll discover Moorish castles, fresh seafood, and hidden caves. If you're looking to blend adventure and tranquility, add this Portuguese region to your bucket list.

Punita Malhotra for Travel and Leisure

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TECH HUBS

Berlin’s Torstraße neighborhood is known to be full of investors and founders. Yet by January of each year, the heart and soul of Berlin's startup scene has temporarily migrated to Cape Town. Why?

Miriam Partington and Anne Sraders for Sifted

NOMAD VISAS

Thailand's new 5-year visa offers six months per stay, complete with a low-friction online application, the legal right to work, and even the chance to bring your family along. Does this mark a shift in the right direction for nomad visas?

Harrison Moore for The New Work Day

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NOMAD FAMILIES

Nomad parenting comes with a unique set of challenges. These families are experimenting with a community solution: four months of co-living across Asia with shared childcare, group activities, and cultural immersion.

Robyn Huang for BBC

LAST WEEK’S RESULTS

Would you pick an adult-only holiday destination?

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes, I’m child-free so would prefer it (69%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No, I travel with my kids so this wouldn’t be an option (10%)

🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ It doesn’t really factor into my decision-making (18%)

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Something else, I’ll tell you in the comments (3%)

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