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Remote Roundup: Intentional Travel, Nomadding Berlin, Work Setups, Co-Living Trends, Overhyped Destinations (September 2025)

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What if every choice as a digital nomad, from where you live, to how you work, to the people you surround yourself with, was made with more intention?

Remote Roundup is a new monthly series hosted by Zero To Travel’s associate producer, Caitlin Sunderland, and partnerships manager, Janessa Klatt. Explore what’s new in remote work and travel, including helpful tools and resources, need‑to‑know trends, destinations, and insight into what it really means to live and work around the world.

In this episode, we talk about how adding intentionality to your travels can completely reshape your experience as a digital nomad, and how the right tools, communities, and mindsets can turn a place from “just okay” to somewhere you thrive. 

We reflect on how our experiences of a popular European city have shifted over time, share the realities of finding remote work setups that actually support this lifestyle, and unpack the growing trend of pop-up co-livings. You’ll get our honest take on destinations that look perfect on Instagram but don’t always hold up in real life, and how to think differently about where (and why) you go next.

What’s one experience, community, or personal goal that could guide your next destination? We’d love to hear about it, and hope you’ll share by sending an audio message.

Tune In To Learn:

  • How Berlin won Caitlin over on her second visit, and what makes it a compelling nomad base
  • The gear and simple upgrades that can make remote work more comfortable and sustainable on the road
  • Why pop-up and self-organized co-livings are on the rise and how they’re creating more organic, affordable, and aligned ways to live and work together
  • How choosing a purpose or focus for your travels can lead to deeper connections, routines, and a more memorable time
  • Which popular destinations are overhyped, and how expectations shape our experience
  • A fun round of Would You Rather” that can help you reflect on your own travel values and priorities
  • And so much more

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