Strangers Are Just Friends You Haven’t Met Yet | Building a Pop-up Coliving
A crazy idea 6 months ago of getting strangers together, to live, work and experience a different region of the world… is happening.
The first Your Travel Pop-Up Coliving is in full motion.
The guests are incredible. They’re genuine, open minded, excited, curious and very understanding that a pop-up coliving comes with learning along the way. Planning weekends on the Monday, adapting to weather, seasonal offerings and one another’s professional commitments.
As a solopreneur this project has been the project to throw me the most curve balls. Handling negotiations, marketing, sales, logistics, lead generating and trusting that my vision would come to life, it’s given me the most imposter syndrome (felt like a toxic rollercoaster relationship at times 😆).
I owe a big thank you to the many friends and family who were a sounding board, listening ear and impromptu colleague over the past 6 months. Helping me verbalize through the progress, brainstorming ideas and ultimately providing me support. I appreciate you 🫶🏻.
✨ Highlights ✨
Homemade pancakes, burek and apple cake from our apartment host 🥹
Seeing the mountains and the sea in the same landscape
Beach side runs with the neighbourhood doggies
Rooftop terrace workouts led by Coach Shandi
A walkable coworking space that lets us focus for hours with good coffee
And while you may think this is a trip or vacation it’s a reminder that digital nomad life is about exploring a region while maintaining routine, habits, learning about a culture whilst slowing down to be present with what you have around you.
Do you have any questions about colivings or the digital nomad lifestyle?
Ciao for now,
Anna
P.s. if you may be interested in a pop-up coliving in Canada don’t miss out here.
PRODUCTIVITY PALS
An Online Coworking Club designed to help you stay accountable, boost productivity, and finally get your to do list done no matter where you are in the world.
Working on a creative project?
Struggling to get a client project complete as a freelancer?
Hoping to achieve a new business goal?
Need focused time to book travel?
Falling behind on life admin?
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“I really liked the productivity pals! Sometimes all I need is to commit some time, and someone keeping me accountable that the time is actually spent on the task at hand. So for me, this was a great initiative and the kick I needed :)”
Every Tuesday
60 minutes of guided online coworking
1:1 accountability coaching
Open to anyone, anywhere in the world
FAVOURITES
🤤 Num in my Tum
Back in the land of Ajvar. A sauce / spread combining red peppers and eggplant, delicious on rice crackers or I like to mix it with cooking cream for a sauce.
🎒 Travel Fav
My foldable cutlery set and stuffable grocery bag have made grocery shops and packable lunches much easier.
📺 Watching
Love Island Games is my secret piece of home. This season is wild with people being shady to get to the end. Never trust Johnny, am I right?
WHERE SHE BUILDS PODCAST
How a Lululemon Facebook Group Led to 5 Years of Talking
We’re joined by Meggan and Jenn from the Travel Mug Podcast diving into the art of balancing a full-time job, a passion for travel, and the demands of podcast passion project five years intro production. Many giggles were shared talking about how the podcast began, why Meggan said yes to Jenn’s entrepreneurial spirit, how not owning a home or kids changes how you travel and is the future of the podcast still with two hosts?!
TRAVEL RESOURCES
Where to rest:
booking.com | find local apartments and rooms with a great rewards system
HostelWorld | most affordable accommodations with an awesome chat feature
IHG Hotels and Resorts | first chain of hotels I inquire with staying
Worldpackers | exchanged your skills for experiences
Trusted Housesitters | find a furry companion along with a place to rest
What to do:
GetYourGuide | one stop shop to find activities with trusted reviews
GuruWalk | the only platform I use to explore a city with a local
How to get around:
FlixBus | searches their own buses and local companies for solutions
Kiwi | Great to play the “let’s look up flights” research game
Tools to for a better trip:
Airalo | Go to e-sim provider for over 3 years
Safety Wing | International travel health and nomad insurance with great start and stop option
Holafly | Fav e-sim for unlimited data when remote working
Creative Lunch Club | match monthly with new creators around the world
Wise | Favourite way to handle money internationally
LARQ | the indestructible water bottle that actually keeps water cold
What I use as a creator:
Kit | fantastic newsletter marketing platform with great automation options
Epidemic Sound | the only royalty-free music library I trust
Squarespace | website and email host and online store
Travel Payouts | earn money while people book travel
KraftGeek | magnetic tripod for easy phone mounting