Did you hear about those supersonic planes that can get you from New York to Paris in less than four hours?

Crazy, right?

The world is getting smaller and smaller.

Eventually, we might need to explore Mars for our next wanderlust fix, though I'll gladly let other travel content creators test that journey first.

For now, I'm focusing on the amazing destinations right here on Earth.

For those who have the flexibility of working remotely, here's an easy travel hack.

Think of it as a travel cheat code, but without any downsides - you get to work while exploring new places.

Here's what you do:

1. Stay at a location for at least a week, preferably one with a time zone difference.
2. Log on and do your work during your required hours, then go sightseeing during your free time. (Ideally, a two or three hour time difference works best, so you can fit in activities at the beginning or end of your workday.)
3. From Monday through Friday, you'll enjoy lunch or dinner at local restaurants and experience sightseeing without the weekend crowds.
4. On Saturdays and Sundays, you'll go into full vacation mode.

Why it works:

This strategy lets you experience actually living in the city. You can take your time, avoid feeling overwhelmed, and check off the major attractions first. You can even snag hard-to-get restaurant reservations on weekdays!

The best part?

You don't use any vacation time - zero, nada, none! Plus, some accommodations (e.g. Airbnbs) offer discounts for week-long stays.

Some things to consider:

• This trick works best in metropolitan areas where it's easy to get around.
• Your accommodations should be close to restaurants and other sites of interest.

The whole point is that you want to be close to where the action is. If it takes too long to see something or grab food, that eats into your precious free time.

I use this trick all the time. Give it a try and let me know how it goes.

Keep traveling,

Andrew

Have you ever tried working remotely from a different time zone? If so, what destination made it easiest to balance work and exploring?