Travel Tips

Practical travel tips for digital nomads: packing guides, flights, accommodation, travel insurance, border crossings and moving between countries.

A state border marker of the kind a new digital nomad visa scheme would govern
November 2, 2026Travel Tips

Azerbaijan Digital Nomad Visa: Approved in Parliament, Not Open Yet

Azerbaijan's parliament voted to give digital nomads business visas from 2027. Nothing is open yet, and the proposed income bar is 13 times the minimum wage.

4 min read
Editorial Team
European Union border sign on a mountain road where EES biometric checks now apply
October 12, 2026Travel Tips

EES Biometric Checks: Nobody Can Tell You What Happens at the Border

The rule letting nine countries skip EES biometric checks expired on 7 September. No replacement exists and the Commission will not comment.

5 min read
Editorial Team
Green tiled Lisbon apartment facade with balconies, subject to EU short-term rental rules
October 8, 2026Travel Tips

EU Short-Term Rental Rules Just Changed How You Find a Flat

EU short-term rental rules took effect in May 2026. Listings need registration numbers now, and platforms report your stay to the authorities.

4 min read
Editorial Team
Bay of Kotor in Montenegro, one of the non-Schengen countries outside the 90-day count
October 3, 2026Travel Tips

Non-Schengen Countries List 2026: How Long You Can Stay in Each

Non-Schengen Countries List 2026: every country outside the zone, how long you can stay in each, and why Bulgaria and Romania no longer count.

7 min read
Editorial Team
Split-flap airport departure board listing ETIAS-affected European destinations and times
October 1, 2026Travel Tips

ETIAS Keeps Slipping: What Is Actually Confirmed

ETIAS is not live yet, the launch date keeps moving, and official EU pages still disagree on the fee. Here is what we could actually verify.

5 min read
Editorial Team
Yellow EU Entry Exit System passport control signage in an airport terminal
September 29, 2026Travel Tips

EU Entry Exit System: Your 90 Days Are Now Counted For You

The EU Entry Exit System replaced passport stamps in April 2026. Your Schengen days are tracked by fingerprint now, and the maths is automatic.

5 min read
Editorial Team
Close-up of smartphone screen showing mobile network settings and SIM card management
May 24, 2026Travel Tips

eSIM for Digital Nomads: What a Working Month Really Costs

Travel eSIMs are built for tourists, not a laptop on hotspot all day. How much data remote work burns, which eSIM plans cap it, and when a local SIM wins.

8 min read
Editorial Team
Open passport with boarding passes resting on a world map on a wooden table
May 21, 2026Travel Tips

Digital Nomad Visa or Tourist Stay? How to Decide in 2026

Most remote workers never need a digital nomad visa. When you do, which one fits your income and timeline, and the tax catch most guides leave out.

11 min read
Editorial Team