Zero To Travel Podcast Remote Roundup: Future Hotspots, Productivity Experiments, Digital Nomadding 2.0 (August 2025)
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Aug 28, 2025 Caitlin Sunderland, an associate producer and avid digital nomad, shares insights on what it means to thrive in 2025’s remote work environment. She discusses the balance between work and leisure, offering productivity tips like the 4-hour work container. Caitlin reveals potential future hotspots for nomads, emphasizing sustainable living. The conversation touches on navigating burnout, building community, and the emotional shifts of long-term travel. With humorous anecdotes from their nomadic journeys, they explore the nuances of creating a sense of home on the move.
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Unexpected Long Stay In Sarajevo
- Caitlin stayed a month in Sarajevo after attending Bosnian Nomad Fest and rented an apartment for 800 BAM (~400 EUR) monthly.
- She highlights Sarajevo as affordable and useful for nomads needing to stay outside the Schengen zone.
Schengen Rules Shape Nomad Routes
- Schengen limits push nomads to creative nearby alternatives like Bosnia, Turkey, Georgia or non‑Schengen hubs.
- Choosing non‑Schengen bases preserves Schengen days and expands practical long‑term travel options.
Try Four-Hour Deep Work Blocks
- Try working in four-hour focused containers with planned breaks to boost deep work and reduce shallow multitasking.
- Remove low-value tasks and apply the 80/20 rule to concentrate on the 20% that delivers most results.
