Remote YearReviews of remoteyear.com

Lima is absolutely amazing!! To be honest - I went to Peru for Machu Picchu but it was so much more than that! Every aspect of Peru is spectacular and Remote Year highlights that in the best ways. Our leader Arianna was incredible! She genuinely loves her job & makes us feel so welcome in her home country that we seriously didn’t want to leave!! It’s a must-do location remote year & you’ll fall in love with Peru and Ari!!! And make sure to spend an extra few days in Cusco!!!

This was one of the most special and memorable months of my life. The RY team, especially our Community Leader Ari, made a welcoming, fun and safe environment for everyone who participated in the trip. The community fostered by her was one where everyone felt supported in their growth and adventure. The sense of community we formed will extend far beyond the 4 weeks we spent in Lima and we couldn’t have done it without such special leadership. The confidence and ease in which they shared their love and knowledge for Peru made us all fall in love with everything the country has to offer, causing many of us to extend our stays and others to make plans to come back. Thank you RY and Ari for this experience which will hold a special place in my heart for a lifetime!

Loved it! I did my very first trip via Remote Year to Lima and it was amazing. I met the most incredible people. The add-on trips/activities/excursions were well-curated and unique. You could engage as much or as little as you wanted. And we were basically all housed in apartments in one of two buildings, and the neighborhood we were in was very very walkable, which made it easy for us to coordinate and socialize. I highly recommend this program and I'm excited to do another one.

This was my fourth one month trip with RY. I’m by far at the older end of the age continuum (late 60’s), but I still enjoy the people. I think it’s the like-mindedness in our curiosity and sense of adventure that creates the bond. I don’t do all the late night socializing nor the more extreme activities, but there is plenty to enjoy together. Cape Town and the surrounding area is a wonderful place to be able to spend a month!

It's always about the people, and our community and program leaders were wonderful. It's my second time doing Remote Year and it's absolutely the brand I will continue to go back to until I've exhausted all locations! (So add more, please!!)

My relationship with Remote Year started before the pandemic - I was signed up for a yearlong program leaving August 2020. Once the pandemic hit and the world changed, I was nervous they wouldn’t survive and, if they did, what would they look like in this new normal. In October 2021, I was able to begin that journey but still nervous about traveling in a pandemic. A year later, I have zero regrets and plenty of gratitude to the Remote Year staff that weathered a great deal of uncertainty. While I had moments of frustration and dissatisfaction at certain points throughout the year, the journey was worth it and one of the best years of my life. Travel is a unique privilege and there are many ways to fulfill a sense of wanderlust. If you are seeking a transactional travel experience, then joining a Remote Year program is probably not what you are looking for - you can travel on a smaller budget. What Remote Year provides is an opportunity to experience the world with a community of like minded individuals, curated by city locals that are extremely generous, funny, and passionate. Is it flawless? No. Is there room for improvement? Sure. However, given all of the unknowns of travel, the journey can be truly transformative, if you allow it. Finally, our year wouldn’t have been the same without our RY Community Leader, Eddie Bob Jones. He constantly went above and beyond to cultivate a culture amongst our group that made the year even more memorable than I could have ever imagined. He encouraged and curated many memorable side trips that were highlights of the year. Most importantly, his patience, leadership, and thoughtfulness was always authentic and intentional. Thinking about traveling the world for 1 full year is a crazy concept before you begin and even after its over. The only way to prepare yourself is to bring a spirit of wonder, flexibility, and willingness to have your personal worldview challenged. The many tireless human beings behind the scenes at Remote Year do their best to take a ball of unpredictable group and geo-political dynamics and spin it into something meaningful and unique. The result for me was a wealth of memories and friendships that I'll cherish for a lifetime.

This was my first time traveling out of the country and as a solo female traveler. If you’re thinking about traveling and work remotely, I highly recommend remote year. I spent a month in Valencia Spain, opted for a private apartment and it was perfection! It was nice to know that someone was available if needed, which put my mind at ease. It was also fun to meet so many people from around the world traveling with RY. I’m already planning my next trip with them. If you have any doubts, just do it! You’ll be happy you did and you’ll have an amazing once of a lifetime experience.

I didn't know what to expect during my time in New Orleans, but it turned out to be an experience I'll never forget. The city was so full of musical charm, great food, and beautiful architecture. The community that I enjoyed being a part of was very inclusive and diverse. We all got along well, and it made travelling so much more exciting. The leaders Giral, Sarah, and Juan were truly invested in making sure I enjoyed my time and were responsive to my requests. Thank you to Remote Year!