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Jetstar Asia | Great hikes | Europe rebels | Issue #0043
The Digital Nomad team might, or might not, be sunning themselves on a beach this week…so an ever-so-slightly shorter edition than usual…
This week’s digital nomad news and fun:
🪫 Don’t run out of juice on the road
👨🏫 Lessons learned: Going from a nomad to a thriving marketing agency
💸 On a budget? This guy updates from the road his “cheap” list every year
⛰️ Last chance for a discount for Bansko Nomadfest
❓ 20 questions on steroids
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NEWS
Popular airline is taking the emergency exit
Jetstar Asia - a very popular budget airline for getting around the region - is ceasing flights from the end of next month.
Based out of Singapore, 16 routes - mainly to Malaysia and the Philippines - will no longer be serviced. Luckily, they are part of the Qantas group, so if you’ve booked a flight for after 31 July you’ll get a refund or offered an alternative airline to fly with.
WHAT ELSE…
🇪🇺 Prepare to be sprayed! Spain, Portugal and Italy are on the march over mass-tourism again. You might try and keep a low profile as they’re bringing waterguns!
📱 Everything you need Well, almost. Satlantis is a combination of a lot of resources for nomads, all in one place.
🛳️ Nomadcruise goes East Get on the list for their first cruise in Asia. Planned in for 2026.
GET CONNECTED
Find WhatsApp & FB groups in your current or next nomad destinations here:
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POLL
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Find WhatsApp groups and Facebook pages for destinations all around the world here.
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DESTINATIONS
Are you near one of the world’s best hikes?
Of all the pastimes that digital nomads list, hiking always ranks high. Most of you are traveling to avoid cooler or adverse climates so you can live a more outdoor lifestyle - so it is no wonder hiking is popular.
Time Out brought out a list of the 20 best hikes in the world, and we’ve picked out some of the ones that might be near a nomad destination you could be at right now:
1. The Camino de Santago, France/Spain | 2. The Lucian Way, Turkïye | 4. The Nakahechi Route, Japan |
11. Gotemba Trail, Japan | 13. Whale Trail, South Africa | 20. Tour du Mont Blanc, Switzerland/Italy/France |
See the whole list here, in case you’re off adventuring further off the beaten path than these!
BRAIN FOOD
Read - These books are perfect for beach reading this summer.
Travel tips - Is this how you pack for a long trip?
Useful - Make newsletters easier to read, when you want.
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:
AlenteJourney Roadshow is a free, limited participant adventure through a hidden gem part of Portgual, specifically for digital nomads. Find out more here.
Bansko NomadFest is in June and tickets are now available. €25 off with code TDNBANSKO.
Other popular products or services right now:
Get your free guide for Digital Nomad Insurance from Nomads.Insure.
Solis 5G and Lite models have all been discounted by 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.
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TRIVIA
Who has the best beaches?
The 50 World’s Best Beaches released their list for 2025. The list was spread across nearly 40 countries, but from the list below which 5 had more than one representative:
Spain
Greece
Thailand
Mexico
Sri Lanka
Maldives
Seychelles
Australia
Brazil
See the full list here.
Answer below
COFFEE BREAK
🛩️ History - This day in 1922 saw the first - and very significant - flight across the south Atlantic.
📚 Short reads - How many of these rank in your greatest sporting moments?
⌨ Addictive test - How good are you at typing?
WHAT DID YOU MISS?
TRIVIA ANSWER
Greece (3), Thailand (2), Seychelles (2), Australia (3), Brazil (2)