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The history of hotels and why they are as relevant as ever in 21st-century travel

With the arrival of Airbnb and its home-sharing phenomenon in 2008, hotel stays perhaps felt…

The 5 flag theory and how to smartly navigate the world as a global citizen

The world today is more interconnected than ever before presenting unprecedented opportunities for a more…

7 of the best laptop-friendly work cafes in Dubai, UAE

Updated 28th September 2024 Let’s face it, there are very few people on this planet…

14 best laptop-friendly work cafes/coffee shops in New York City with free wifi 2024

Updated 19th September 2024 New York City, NYC, the Big Apple, the city that never…

7 of the best laptop-friendly work cafes in Madrid, Spain

Updated 5th October 2024 Madrid, Spain's vibrant capital city, is a popular destination for digital…

Digital nomad India – our guide to travelling and remote working in India

While Portugal, Mexico, Cape Town, Bali and Thailand get most of the attention when it…

Gran Canaria: The place digital nomads return to…

I’ve been living in different countries and have been a digital nomad for quite some…

12 of the best laptop-friendly work cafes in Mexico City

Mexico City ranks highly when it comes to the world's most popular digital nomad destinations.…

5 of the best laptop-friendly work cafes in Medellín, Colombia

Just as we might associate Berlin with the fall of the Berlin wall and Paris…

5 European countries offering digital nomad visas in 2023/2024

The momentum behind special residence visas for digital nomads is gathering steam globally as Portugal…

14 laptop friendly cafes to remote work in Cape Town

Cape Town also known as the Mother City within South Africa is the southernmost city…

11 laptop friendly cafes to remote work in Berlin

Berlin, the capital of Germany is a melting pot of cultures, ideas and experiences and…

Podcast: How to flourish in life and in the workplace with Heloisa Jardim

We are excited to feature our very first podcast hosted by Global Circle Club founder,…

The birth of the global circler, more than a digital nomad

We are often asked what the Global Circle is. Today, we are talking about exactly…

Co-living Lisbon – exclusive interview with SameSame Living co-founder Gonçalo Caldeira

We were excited to have the opportunity to sit down for an exclusive interview with…

Top things to see and do in Lisbon, Portugal

While Lisbon in Portugal is undoubtedly one of the world's top remote work destinations for…

Digital Nomad Experience – we catch up with digital nomad Imogen Cook

In the first of our "Digital Nomad Experience" series, we tracked down digital nomad Imogen…

Digital nomad Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia

An introduction to Istanbul, Turkey, a cultural stepping stone between Europe and Asia Istanbul is…

Future of work – we speak with Wurkr co-founder and CEO Annil Chandel

Today we are excited to chat with the co-founder and CEO of Wurkr, a UK…

20 laptop friendly cafes to remote work in Lisbon

Lisbon being one of the world's top digital nomad destinations means there is plenty of…

Digital Nomad Nairobi, the Silicon Savannah of East Africa

We, digital nomads, are usually an adventurous bunch and rarely afraid to step out of…

A co-living space is much more than a place to stay

In recent years the co-living concept has taken off in leaps and bounds however it’s…

A day in the life of a remote worker vs office worker

As I write this article I am sitting in a trendy cafe in the centre…

Digital nomad Lisbon – one of the world’s top destinations for remote workers

Update end of 2023. My views have changed slightly since I wrote this article and…

What is a digital nomad?

With the explosive growth of remote working during the pandemic and many people questioning their…

The music industry, one hell of a roller coaster ride

It must be said, the music industry is definitely not one for the faint hearted.…

Golden Tulip Strasbourg centre the Garden

The Golden Tulip Strasbourg the Garden hotel is a modern, stylish hotel located in the…

Should I fundraise for my business?

There is no one size fits all here, all businesses, stages of evolution, markets and…

Has the latest generation Mini Cooper lost some of its DNA?

Something curious has happened to the latest generation Mini, it´s getting bigger and bigger for…

A quick guide to the Super Bowl

Andy Williams famously declared the festive season to be the most wonderful time of the…

A quick guide to Rioja wine

Spain is undoubtedly one of the worlds major wine producers, and few of the nation's…

Visit La Rioja Spain

Introduction Based to the North of Spain, the province of La Rioja has a varied…

What are Microbreweries anyway?

In some social circles, beer suffers from a reputation as a slightly boorish and low-rent…

Where we spend our dough really does matter

There was a time not so long ago when most neighbourhoods and high streets were…

Good disruptions: The rise and rise of Netflix

Disruption seems to be the name of the game and in the entertainment industry the…

A beginners guide to WordPress

Do you need a new website for your business, have a limited budget, need it…

Venture capital for beginners

You have a great idea or are onto something big. You need money to get…

European Food Fairs

Europe is a continent that is brimming with history and culture. A huge part of…

Slow Food movement

It has become so easy in our age of instant gratification to get what we…

Best Michelin recommended vegetarian restaurants

Vanilla Black - London Established in 2004, Vanilla Black (Michelin recommended) delivers a contemporary style…

Tequila!

Tequila…it makes you happy (or so the song by Terrorvision will have you believe). Yet…

Visit New Orleans

European travellers looking for home comforts after crossing the Atlantic will surely flock to New…

New Orleans Jazz Festival  

New Orleans has long been considered the Jazz capital of the world – giving birth…

Cherry Blossom Viewing  

Tokyo is a city that is largely associated with technological advances and cultural thrillseekers. The…

Las Fallas

The Mediterranean retreat of Valencia is one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and…

Calle Ocho Festival

Spring is coming, which means that the festival and parade season is snapping at its…

Visit Tokyo

Few cities conjure quite such a powerful mental image as Tokyo. The sprawling metropolis of…

Digital nomad destination – Valencia, Spain

Spain may be a country largely known for sun, sand and sangria, but there´s much…

Digital Nomad Miami – one of the top destinations for remote workers

Bouncin' in the club where the heat is on, all night on the beach ’til…

Saint Patrick´s Day

Few events capture the worldwide imagination quite like St. Patrick’s Day. Regardless of your nationality,…

Visit Dublin

Thinking of Dublin may initially conjure images of unruly stag parties, rolling hills and tours…

Small business love

"When you buy from a family owned business, you are not helping a CEO buy…

CeBIT, Hanover, Germany

CeBIT in Hanover, Germany is the largest and most internationally renowned computer trade fair in…

Las Vegas

Sin City, Adult Disneyland, City of Lights, Entertainment Capital of the World… the glitzy legend…

Hanover Germany

Hanover (Hannover if we’re to use the increasingly Anglicised original Teutonic spelling) is one of…

Visit Geneva

Described as ‘the small big city in the world’ and ‘The City of Peace’, the…

Geneva Motor Show

Feeling the need, the need for speed? Then get yourself to Geneva from the 9th…

Tech industry in Ireland

When asked to think of the most technologically advanced nations in the world today, the…

New York Fashion Week

Every year New York City plays host to one of the most important events in…

What happened to the British textile industry?

The manufacture and export of textiles was once the single most important industry throughout Britain.…

National Margarita Day

On the 22nd of February every year in the United States, the most awesome of…

Digital nomad destination – Berlin, Germany

The German capital of Berlin has emerged as one of the most fascinating places to…

Interior Design Basics for your first retail space

Strategies to increase sales in your first retail space Venturing out into the retail world…

5 things that can kill a small business

5 fatal things for a small business and how to avoid them   Small businesses…

How to keyword your site for search engines

Simple strategies to help you be seen in search engines If you are a business…

PC or Mac, which is better for your business?

We should begin by looking at the fundamental differences between PCs and Apple computers. PCs…

Why branding is important for every business, big or small

Logos and branding have been around as long as people have been doing business. Many…

Visit Copenhagen

Located on the eastern coast of the country, Denmark’s capital city of Copenhagen is one…

Visit Los Angeles

New York may be the city so nice they named it twice, but west coast…

Visit Rio de Janeiro

The beautiful sun-kissed beaches and streets of Rio de Janeiro are among the most popular…

The Berlin Film Festival

2017 is upon us, and with a new year comes a slew of awards ceremonies…

The Oscars

When it comes to A-list glitz and glamour, it’s hard to top the pomp and…

The Grammy Awards

The musical equivalent of the Academy Awards in terms of prestige and press attention, the…

Visit Carnival Rio

RIO CARNIVAL 2017 If you’re looking for a festival of frivolity to banish your New…

Digital nomad destination – Vienna, Austria

Vienna has been described as Europe's cultural capital: a metropolis with a unique charm. It…

Ivrea Italy

Beautifully picturesque Ivrea lies in north-west Italy, near Turin and although it is not typically…

Visit Rome

Rome. It once ruled the Western World, and even today, the partial, scattered ruins of…

Venice

History of Venice According to historians, Venice was founded in 453 AD. Celtic people called…

The Battle of the Oranges

The Battle of the Oranges is possibly the biggest organised food fight in Italy (not…

Vienna Opera Ball

Each year more than 450 balls take place in Vienna. The season starts in November…

Valentine´s Day

All around the world, Valentine’s Day, or St Valentine's Day, is celebrated on the 14th…

Carnival in Venice

11th - 28th February 2017, sees the highest point in Venice’s social calendar: Carnevale. This…

What is Open Source Software?

Let´s be honest, very few businesses nowadays can escape the use of computers and software.…

Marketing ideas for small businesses

Simple Strategies to help your bottom line As a small business, it is vital that…

How to use Social Media for Small Business

Why Social Media is essential for your business growth As a small to medium sized…

Visit St. Moritz

St. Moritz is a ski resort town located in the Engadine Valley in Switzerland. It…

Visit Houston

One of the most vibrant cities in all of America, there is much more to…

The Super Bowl

Andy Williams famously declared the festive season to be the most wonderful time of the…

The Jaipur Literary Festival

Just 11 years old, the Jaipur Literary Festival is India’s largest, annual free, literary festival.…

Visit Jaipur, India

Jaipur, the famously fortified pink city, is one of the most popular cities in India…

Park City Utah

Park City in Utah can be found just 35 minutes from Salt Lake City International…

Visit Aspen, Colorado

History Originally inhabited by the Ute Indians, Aspen became a silver-mining town during the mining…

New York, New York

New York, New York (it’s so good they named it twice). The Big Apple. The…

Visit Hong Kong

Hong Kong History In 1839, Britain invaded China to crush opposition to its interference in…

Visit Barcelona

Barcelona is a Gothic and Modernist wonder on the Mediterranean Sea. It is quirky, cosmopolitan…

El Dia de Reyes – Three Kings Day

For many Christians, the festive season doesn’t officially end until the 12th day of Christmas,…

The 2017 Winter X Games

Celebrating its 15th year in Aspen, Colorado, the premiere winter action sports and youth lifestyle…

The Sundance Film Festival

The Sundance Film Festival is a part of the Sundance Institute, an American film festival…

Visit Amsterdam

Amsterdam History Amsterdam is considered the greatest planned city of northern Europe. It has always…

Chinese New Year

The date for Chinese New Year is different each year on the Gregorian calendar, but…

National tulip day in Holland

When you think of Holland you can’t help but think of windmills, wooden shoes and…

Snow polo St. Moritz

From the 27th-29th January 2017, the frozen lake of St. Moritz plays host to the…

Martin Luther King Day

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, on 16th January 2017, celebrates the life and legacy…

Skiing in Austria

In the 1970s British skiers chose to go to Tirol and Salzburgerland. But with the…

Discover the joys of shaving…no really!

Gents, if I told you that you can enjoy shaving I am sure I will…

Hahnenkamm race – Kitzbuhel Austria

Hahnenkamm - it doesn’t sound so scary once it’s been translated (it means the Rooster’s…

Melbourne Australia

Melbourne is famous for more than just the TV show Neighbours. The first Europeans to…

Australian open

Historically held in the final two weeks of January, the Australian Open is a tennis…