Into Africa | Croatia extends visas | Kate Capelli business tips | Issue #0036

We’re into the thick of conference season as the summer kicks in in the northern hemisphere. The culminates in the O.G. for many in Bansko in a couple of months, and everyone we speak to at least knows someone who will be there.

You don’t need to go to a nomad fest to stay connected, but they are fun! Are you heading to one this year? The next few are listed below, but maybe we’ll make a full list next week.

In this issue:

🏖️ Need more time on the Croatian coast? You’re in luck
🌍 More communities will be popping up in Africa
👩‍💼 Tips from a business mentor who’s set more than 300 on their way
🌮 Tacos, tequila and mariachi…MX is of course far more than that
👮🏻‍♂️ Weird laws you might accidentally break

NEWS
Outsite expands into Africa and Asia

For you dedicated digital nomads, a membership with a go-to supplier of nomad-friendly places to stay might well save enough time to justify it. And one such provider is growing.

Outsite are expanding and moving into new continents as the nomad-friendly hospitality scene - depending on how you see it - seems to be moving in the wrong direction. With Remote Year dramatically shutting down in December, and Selina needing a rebrand, Outsite are choosing to invest and grow.

Do you go it alone or use services like Outsite?

WHAT ELSE…

🇭🇷 Stay longer in Croatia You can now get 18 months instead of just the 12 months the digital nomad pass allowed, as of this month.

☀️ Keep up with Spain Coworking Days have conveniently rounded up important news and info on spending time in and around Spain this summer.

🇿🇦 Failure to launch Well, it launched, but South Africa’s foray into digital nomad visas has stumbled. Only 24 have been issued in the last year.

🧑🏽‍💻 Find your next role  Or fill your next one. Remote Rebellion featured a few months ago in TDN, and are holding a remote job fair next month.

GET CONNECTED

Find WhatsApp & FB groups in your current or next nomad destinations here:

If you are in a nomad hotspot then help another nomad out and share any communities you are in, run, or know of with this quick form.

BUSINESS GROWTH
Are you an entrepreneur, or planning to be?

Kate Capelli is a Business Mentor for aspiring solo entrepreneurs, and those who already have a business but aren’t seeing consistent revenue or growth. Currently, she’s testing out Phuket as a base as a nomad, but who knows where is next!

A little history - Kate was the founder of one of the UK’s fastest-growing women’s adventure companies, which led her onto investor programmes. Kate was also a Business Support Manager for London & Partners, where she worked with over 300 small business owners.

“I work best with people who thrive with step-by-step guidance and accountability. I keep things fun, simple, and actionable.

My specialism is in current marketing trends and mindset growth, and I created a community for solo entrepreneurs, called Why Founders.”

Kate gave us 3 ‘must-do’ tips that you can easily implement immediately:

1. Micro daily marketing. Spend at least 15–30 mins every day on a marketing activity. With the noisy world we live in, we need to be seen between 5-20 times to start building trust with our brand and commit to purchase. 

   Bonus tip: Aim for a ratio of 80% engaging, valuable content, and 20% sales. 

2. Write down your business goals and read them back everyday. This goes for your weekly goal, monthly, and yearly. Remember to include both personal and revenue goals.  This keeps your mind focused, aligns your actions with your vision, and creates momentum by reinforcing what matters most.

   Bonus tip: Always follow up with a couple action points that you’ll do that day.

3. 20% of your client base drive 80% of your revenue. Identify your most loyal, high-value customers and prioritize serving them better with personal follow-ups, special offers, or exclusive access. Deepening those relationships is the fastest path to sustainable growth.

You can find Kate and see what other nuggets she has to share on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or join her community - Why Founders - on Facebook.

If you just want to dive straight in and book a discovery call to help boost your business, book in here.

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DESTINATIONS
Visiting the land of tacos and tequila soon?

Most seasoned nomads have found Mexico already, and often stayed for an extended period. But, not all of you have yet - including us!

If you are planning on heading there then you won’t need to go much further than the person next to you in most coworking spaces to find out what you need to know. However, if you want a quick, succinct read into the docs you’ll need, how to get around, healthcare and what a taco should look like, Fodors have got your back.

Just take it easy on the tequila. That’s good advice anywhere though!

BRAIN FOOD

Books - Here’s a list of books for digital nomads who aren’t really readers.

Productivity - The simplest, most focussed task list app.

Read/listen - Are you a WiFi or no-WiFi kind of flyer?

Read -  How to buy stuff around the world.

If you have any recommendations we can share here, let us know.

MAKE DIGITAL NOMAD LIFE EASIER
Resources that are actually helpful

Check out our new resources page for the longer list and a range of discounts across useful digital nomad products, services and events. Here are a few notable deals for retreats or getaways coming up:

• The legendary Nomad Cruise has only a few tickets for the June cruise left... or go big with the US-Australia cruise later this year!

• The next The Nomad World event is in the Algarve at the end of May.

• Bansko NomadFest is in June and tickets are now available. €25 off with code TDNBANSKO.

Other popular products or services right now:

• Solis 5G and Lite models have been discounted by 5-15%. A great time to grab your portable WiFi kit.

• Onward Ticket is a nomad staple for getting into some countries. If you need proof of exit from your next destination, there is no better option.

• Global Nomad Pass - get deals around the world and support local businesses while you’re at it. 10% OFF with this link.

• Make.com is the go-to for automating processes in your business - or just your life!

• Splitwise is a simple way to split bills when you’re out at nomad dinners.

• GetNomad is a global eSIM provider. Get 10% off clicking here.

• 73% off and free months when you sign up to NordVPN with this link.

• Blotato - social media AI designed by one of AI’s big thinkers.

Check out resources page, which includes finding cafes to work from, VPN deals, nomad insurance and tools and services for your business.

THE LIST
10 visa-free countries (for 6 months, anyway!)

Looking for a hassle-free spot to camp out in for 6 months? These 10 countries offer out 180-day stays:

Travel Off Path dropped this list, though you might need an extension or entry permit of some kind for some of them so check out the detail here.

TRIVIA
Weird laws

Name the country where these strange-to-some laws are in play:

1. Illegal to drive a car shirtless.

2. Forgetting your wife’s birthday can see you locked up on this island.

3. Selfies with the Buddha (so with your back to a statue) is outlawed here.

4. Don’t lift your feet off the pedals in this Latin American country.

5. You can’t name your pig Napoleon here.

6. Building sand castles in this Mediterranean country is a crime, apparently.

Answers below.

COFFEE BREAK

⚓️ History - This week in 1910 saw the first ever flight at night. It’d be tough being nomadic without them now!

🎮 Game - Beat the map. How’s your geography and flag knowledge?

📸 Pics - Sony World Photography Awards has some bangers.

WHAT DID YOU MISS?

If you are new to The Digital Nomad - or just want to go back and read a previous issue - then you can find them all here.

ANSWERS

1. Thailand. 2. Samoa. 3. Sri Lanka. 4. Mexico. 5. France. 6. Spain.