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How Travel Habits are Changing in the Remote Work Era

March 24, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

The rhythm of travel was straightforward for most of the 20th century. You had 50 weeks of work, had your days saved and crammed a vacation out of the remaining two weeks. You made a […]

Peru Travel Tips for First Timers

March 21, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

If you are going to Peru for the first time, then you will know how daunting it can be. You may feel as though you have a lot of things that you need to plan […]

Making the Most of Your Working Holiday in Queensland

March 19, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A working holiday in Australia can offer many benefits. It allows you to make new friends, learn important skills, explore a diverse country and even work towards your financial goals. However, planning this experience is […]

Why Canada Is Becoming a Digital Nomad Playground in 2026

March 19, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Becoming a digital nomad is a dream for many people and specifically those who have grown up in the digital era where jobs no longer have to be performed by being chained to an office […]

Dorset’s Jurassic Coast

March 15, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

There is more to the English county of Dorset than Thomas Hardy, thatched cottages and thatched bus stops. And thatching contractors with two year waiting lists. There are also crumbled shingle beds, rock doughnuts, a […]

Trenčín – 2026 European Capital of Culture

February 28, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

A medieval castle perched high on a rock and lit up with bright dazzling colours was the majestic masterpiece in the opening ceremony of 2026’s European Capital of Culture. The dramatic backdrop added to the […]

Beyond the Villa: Hidden Administrative Hurdles of Buying Your Dream Home Abroad

February 17, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Aspiring to live and work in another part of the world is a wonderful thing but the realities of going through with a property purchase and a job relocation can weigh on you when the […]

How To Make Travel Less Stressful Before Taking Off

February 10, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

Considering the attraction of travel is to relax and switch off from the mundane, hustle and bustle of daily life, some people get incredibly stressed when it comes to the preparation and the travel itself. […]

Driving in Dubai: The Silence of The (Electric) Lambos

February 4, 2026 Our Man On The Ground 0

They call this epic eight-lane blacktop, which slices through the bustling heart of Dubai, the ‘Sheikh Zayed Highway’. A more accurate name would be the ‘Sheikh Zayed Race Track’ because every drive down it feels […]

Rise of Quiet Online Spaces for Travellers Who Work and Study Remotely

December 30, 2025 Our Man On The Ground 0

Remote work was marketed as freedom. Work anywhere. Study anywhere. Live lightly and carry a laptop. Anyone who has actually tried working or studying while travelling knows how incomplete that story is. Noise is constant. […]