Category Archives: Blog

Navigating the Mauritius Airport, Getting a SIM, and Getting a Taxi (Do’s and Don’ts)

Before You Arrive (IMPORTANT!) Make sure you fill out the Mauritius Health Travel form before landing. And make sure you save the PDF in case you don’t have a signal or fail to connect to WiFi upon landing. Tip: If you’re on a layover at Charles de Gaulle Airport (meaning you’ve left the airport and […]

Getting to Reunion Island (France) on Air Mauritius

Getting to Reunion Island is hard. That’s if you’re coming from the United States. The easiest way to get there is via Mauritius, which drastically reduces the cost. However, it’s still on my bucket list to tackle one of the longest domestic flights in the world (previously held by Air Tahiti Nui) going from Charles […]

Réunion: The French Island of Many Faces

Reunion and Mauritius are like sibling islands that no one knows about–at least in the American world. And before you come at me, when I say American I mean those from the United States. I mean, you can’t even see the islands easily on the map. And the two islands couldn’t have more different characters. […]

Reunion Island Road Trip: Renting a Mustard Renault Twingo

I’ll keep it short. The best way to travel the beautiful island of Reunion is by car. With a car, you will be able to visit the smallest cities, experience the winding roads through La Place des Palmistes or on the way to Cilaos. And—it’s the only way you will be able to experience and […]

Air France Lounge at CDG Terminal 2E (Hall L): A Quick Guide

You’ve either just arrived in Paris, here on layover, or about to leave and want to unwind at the Air France Lounge in Terminal 2E at CDG. Well here’s what you should know in this brief, step-by-step guide. Getting In After you’ve finished clearing security at Charles de Gaulle’s Terminal 2E (Hall L)—look for the […]

Free Business Class Upgrade on Air France? Yes, It’s Possible!

Many posts online say that getting a free business class upgrade is a rare thing. Even typing “free business class upgrade Air France” doesn’t really yield any search results. In my case, however, my Economy ticket was upgraded to Premium Economy, and then at the gate, it was changed to Business Class during my 16-hour […]

5 Proven Steps I Took to Become a High-Income Remote Digital Nomad in 2024 (+ Bonus Strategy)

By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. There are 5 things to become a remote traveler (2024) This is a no-gimmick post. Here are the five essentials steps that I believe you need in order to become a remote traveler. This doesn’t guarantee job longevity or job success—just what you […]

The Best VPN for Remote Work and Travel in 2025

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By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. The best VPN travel router based on my experiences traveling to 30+ countries and flying over 300,000 miles: The GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX). A VPN router paired with a VPN service is crucial for remote work whether at home or abroad.  Remote work is […]

Remote Productivity Power-Ups: 10 Tools to Optimize Your Work & Time in 2024

By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Working remotely often means endless Zoom meetings and a constant online presence. But what if you could make those meetings work for you? Imagine generating a product sell sheet directly from a meeting, thanks to the magic of AI. Derek Thompson, in his […]

21 Travel Grooming Essentials for Remote Workers & Digital Nomads

By Homson — Get exclusive travel tips and updates for free here. Travel Grooming Essentials for Men: What To Pack for a Solo Trip Last updated: May 2025  Packing as a remote worker is different from packing as a regular traveler and presents unique challenges. (Wait until you read my bloody hotel razor story and […]