Remote YearReviews of remoteyear.com

Doing Remote Year is a no brainer. These ease and trust that everything is taken care of is invaluable. Especially when traveling solo in unknown places. Just having your accommodations and arrival transportation set, and having lifelines on the ground makes the experience so easy. Plus, a built in community of fellow travelers makes it that much more special. I can't recommend Remote Year enough.

The Lisbon program has been one of the best experiences I’ve had traveling abroad! The city is absolutely gorgeous with lots of good food, music, and culture. The accommodation and cowork were top tier and Pedro/Viviana are amazing program leaders who put so much effort in making us feel welcomed and involved. Met many great people along the way - it’ll forever be a special city in my heart <3

This was my first trip with Remote Year in Athens, Greece, and I loved it. Athens had tasty food, fun activities, and a lively night scene. The Remote Year team, Lisa, Gurt, and Sophia, were fantastic and very supportive. The other travelers were cool and easy to hang out with. I really recommend Remote Year and plan on taking many more trips.

One of the best things about Remote Year is the community experience. Lisbon was absolutely beautiful, and an easy city to explore in, but I think the RY team, taking care of us and the logistics, helped make the experience more enjoyable. Pedro is very hospitable, and ensures that everyone has access to what they need. From hair dryers to helping book an appointment at a hospital, when getting sick, he continuously followed up, and kept us feeling safe. The Lisbon RY team (Pedro and Viv) went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable, safe, and had a good time. If you do sign up for Remote Year, Lisbon is a must, especially with Pedro at the helm.

I recently had the incredible opportunity to spend a month in Valencia as part of the Remote Year program, and I cannot emphasize enough how amazing this experience was. Valencia is a city that captivates you with its charm, and what made it truly unforgettable was the exceptional guidance and care provided by our city leaders, Marina and Julio. From the moment we arrived, Marina and Julio welcomed us with open arms and genuine warmth. They went above and beyond to ensure that our month in Valencia was nothing short of extraordinary.

I loved my time in Osaka, but the the Remote Year Osaka Program does need a bit of rehab. I joined the 1-Month Osaka Remote Journey. The accommodations were comfy and suitable for 1 person. I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of room I had. The City Team was knowledgeable and very chill. They set a great atmosphere for the group to gel together. That being said there are parts of the program that need work. I was incorrectly invoiced for the trip, this was corrected after 48 hours. Prior to joining the program onboarding was also disjoined and not very seamless. The Add-Ons that we needed to purchase for the trip should have been accessible 30 days prior to the arrival date. But in this instance I received them about a week in advance of the arrival date which made planning for the month long trip rather stressful. My time in Osaka was fun, and I am grateful for the group that I was with. The group can definitely make or break the experience. Overall it was enjoyable. My group consisted of 1-month and 4-month remotes which did not mingle together as often as my previous Remote Year Lima group of only 1-Month Remotes, but when we were together the group was relatively cohesive. The events were nice, but not always fully thought out. No snacks will be provided on your day trips, so plan ahead. Ground transportation during the one month stay is not included, though this is listed as part of what your fee covers. The only transportation which is covered is transport from the airport to the Remote Year accommodation (If you choose your own accommodation for the month you will need to cover that cost). You will need to cover the cost of transportation back to the airport at the end of your 1 Month Journey. I would recommend this journey for experienced travelers interested in visiting Osaka, but be aware it does have some procedural flaws making the experience a bit uncomfortable at times.

I had an amazing experience in Istanbul with Ozz. Istanbul is an incredible city and I would highly recommend the RY program there. Ozz went above and beyond any expectations and his insights about Turkish culture and history greatly enhanced my experience. It was absolutely worth the cost to have the support and community through this program. This was my first RY trip and won't be my last!

My experience with València ry exceeded my expectations. I’ve been on many trips with remote year but what I always find to be the best experience while traveling with them is that when the city managers really care about the quality time and getting to know the travelers. To them they see us as their friends rather than customers, and that to me is a special relationship because you not only get amazing advice and service from ry team but you also get a local friend. Every week and sometimes multiple times a week they would create dinner parties and cafe group get togethers to help create a strong and stable community. And they would also help challenge you with language learning by making Spanish speaking only cafe lunch where they challenge you to learn Spanish and order in Spanish. I truly loved and enjoyed this experience as a whole and even better I am very confident that when I do come back to live in Spain for 90 days I already have a community and friends🥰