When Remote Year shut down in 2024, they left a huge gap in the digital nomad world. They were one of the first programs to offer month-long stays in popular destinations, with coworking, accommodation, and activities included.

But the remote work and travel space is more diverse than ever, with programs catering to a wide range of participants: city-dwellers, adventure-lovers, and even LGBTQ+ travelers. Work and travel programs are a great way to get your bearings in a new location, and meet other people who live and work abroad.

Being on this list isn’t an endorsement, and I haven’t participated in all of these programs myself. This is just round of what’s out there so you can compare your options and decide if any of these trips are right for you. Let’s get started!

Noma Tribe

Homepage for Noma Tribe, with an image of people paddleboarding on a body of water and a tagline that says “Group trips for remote workers who love adventure.”Homepage for Noma Tribe, with an image of people paddleboarding on a body of water and a tagline that says “Group trips for remote workers who love adventure.”

Noma Tribe is a work and travel program led by Yomi from Peru and Vero from Colombia. They offer group trips for remote workers who love adventure: think hiking to Machu Picchu or sailing in Colombia. Groups are small (6-12 people), and while they aren’t queer-specific, they’re very LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Full disclosure: I’m on one of their trips now, and intend to join more. One of the things I like about it is that it’s hosted by people from Latin America, and attracts participants from all over the region — it’s more diverse than your typical U.S.-centric program. For the most part, you’ll be working during the week and having fun on weekends.

Prices start at $1,550 for a shared room, and include planned weeknight activities, a weekly group dinner, and weekend excursions. I’m impressed at the amount of programming they fit in to each trip, making it great value for the money.

Check out their next trips and book a call to see if it’s a good fit!

Cost: Starts at $1,550 USD (Use code SAULNT to get $25 off your trip!)

Noma Collective

A photo of someone in high heels at a Pride event, with text that reads “Pride Special, Argentina.” Icons at the bottom show the percentage of wellness, nightlife, nature, and other categories.A photo of someone in high heels at a Pride event, with text that reads “Pride Special, Argentina.” Icons at the bottom show the percentage of wellness, nightlife, nature, and other categories.

Noma Collective is a long-running work and travel program that curates 2-4 week trips for remote workers around the world. They operate in a range of destinations, from beach towns in Brazil and Belize to mountain towns in the Himalayas.

Each trip has a “score” telling you how it ranks for nature and wildlife, nightlife and partying, wellness and relaxation, and more.

They also offer a Pride Special in Buenos Aires, Argentina, allowing you to try out life in this queer-friendly city surrounded by other LGBTQ+ participants.

Prices start at $1,390 per trip, with shared and private accommodations available in most locations. You’ll get access to a coworking space, two weekly yoga classes, and other inclusions depending on the destination.

Book a call to get started, or follow Noma Collective on Bluesky.

Cost: Starts at $1,390 USD

WiFi Tribe

An image of people surfing on a tropical beach, with text that reads “Queer Surf Month, Sayulita, Mexico.”An image of people surfing on a tropical beach, with text that reads “Queer Surf Month, Sayulita, Mexico.”

WiFi Tribe is a community of remote workers with over 700+ members from 50+ countries. To join a trip, you’ll have to schedule a video interview, take a Myers-Briggs personality test, and pay a membership fee of $490 per year.

If you’re accepted, you’ll have access to month-long “Chapters” in places like the Czech Republic, Sri Lanka, and South Korea. They also offer “Local Hubs” where you can connect with other members, even if you travel there on your own. The more trips you take, the more the price of each Chapter goes down.

Although WiFi Tribe doesn’t publish specific stats on their demographics, their values include Respect and Inclusivity, and they’re hosting Queer Surf Month in Sayulita, Mexico in collaboration with Gay Surf Week and Find Your Tribe.

Read this review of WiFi Tribe to decide if it’s right for you.

Cost: Starts at $1,200 (plus $490 annual membership)

Find Your Tribe

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Find Your Tribe offers “month-long stays in beautiful locations designed for queer people and allies” — filling a much-needed niche in the digital nomad world. You can apply to join via an online questionnaire asking you about your experiences communicating with housemates and setting boundaries.

Their upcoming travel programs include a month at a villa in Bali, and a month at a queer village in Spain in partnership with Terra Rosa. For the Spain trip, prices start at $1,400 for a dorm, with an optional meal plan of $850 per person.

Find Your Tribe says that it values “diversity in every form—cultural, economic, and experiential” and you don’t have to be a remote worker to join the trip.

Cost: Starts at $1,400

Nomad Cruise

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Nomad Cruise is kind of like a digital nomad conference at sea. You’ll be on a ship with other vacationers, but Nomad Week curates a whole bunch of programming, including workshops, keynote speakers, and live events like salsa lessons.

Upcoming trips include a one-week Mediterranean Cruise from France to Greece, and a one-month cruise through the South Pacific from the U.S. to Australia.

Nomad Cruise isn’t cheap, with prices starting at €2,400 for a shared room for the week-long trip, but meals and activities are included. Nomad Cruise claims that its demographics are 47% women and 6% LGBTQ+, with a median age of 30-45.

Cost: Starts at €2,400

Bansko Nomad Fest

Homepage of Bansko Nomad Fest, with an image of an audience sitting in chairs while a speaker delivers a talk from an outdoor stage.Homepage of Bansko Nomad Fest, with an image of an audience sitting in chairs while a speaker delivers a talk from an outdoor stage.

Bansko Nomad Fest is one of the most well-known digital nomad conferences. It takes place each year in Bansko, Bulgaria, a mountain village 100km from Sofia, known for its picturesque setting and low cost of living.

This year, it runs from June 22-29, 2025. Presentations include “A Nomadic Doctors Guide to Staying Healthy while You Travel” and “Building a Location-Independent Life Without Passport Privilege.” There are also “participant-led unconference sessions covering every aspect of nomad life.”

The cheapest way to attend is with a Weekend Ticket for €125, while the Golden Month package includes 30 days of coliving for €1,095. Keep in mind that while digital nomads are generally an inclusive bunch, Bulgaria itself is not known for being an LGBTQ-friendly destination.

Follow Bansko Nomad Fest on Bluesky here.

Cost: Starts at €125

Colive Fukuoka

Homepage for Colive Fukuoka, with a colorful logo and a countdown showing that the event starts in 125 days.Homepage for Colive Fukuoka, with a colorful logo and a countdown showing that the event starts in 125 days.

Colive Fukuoka is a pop-up event that happens every year in Fukuoka, Japan, one of Japan’s most popular digital nomad destinations. Like Bansko Nomad Fest, it’s technically a conference — running from October 1-3, 2025 — but side events and meetups continue for the entire month.

While other programs are more adventure-focused, this one is pretty tech heavy, and overlaps with Ramen Tech, one of Japan’s premier startup events.

Tickets start at $349 for 3 days, and increase to $594 for 10 days. Accommodation isn’t included, but you can book a month of co-living for $1,675.

Cost: Starts at $349

Work Wanderers

Homepage of Work Wanders, with several photos of participants, and text that reads “Join our global digital nomad community.”Homepage of Work Wanders, with several photos of participants, and text that reads “Join our global digital nomad community.”

Work Wanderers is a digital nomad community run by Andrae, whom I met a few months ago while attending Nomad Week in South Africa. Like most digital nomad communities, this one isn’t queer-focused, but Andrae was super-receptive to our needs as queer travelers, and Cape Town is an LGBTQ-friendly destination.

This year, Work Wanderers is hosting two different types of trips: Journeys and Hubs. The next Hub runs from 12–18 October 2025 in Bali, and includes social dinners, coworking sessions, day trips and social impact opportunities.

Although pricing isn’t currently available, you can sign up for the waitlist to get more information and be first in line for the trip.

Cost: TBD

Nomads in Wonderlands

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Nomads in Wonderlands offers “exciting workation experiences around the world” for small groups of remote workers and digital nomads. Upcoming events include one month of coliving in Bulgaria to coincide with the Bansko Nomad Fest, and a 10-day coliving retreat in France’s Loire Valley.

Next year, they’ll be hosting a one-month trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand — a great way to explore this digital nomad hotspot and see if you might want to live there long-term. They’ll also be running a month-long trip in Antalya, Turkey.

Pricing starts at €750 for the Bansko trip, and €995 for the Loire Valley trip if you share a room as a friend or couple. That trip also includes 7 days’ bicycle rental, 5 family meals, and curated events such as wellness sessions and skillshares.

Cost: Starts at €750

Nomad Nest

Homepage of Nomad Nest, with an image of a smiling woman looking offscreen, and text that reads “Live Abroad for a Month Whether You Work or Wander.”Homepage of Nomad Nest, with an image of a smiling woman looking offscreen, and text that reads “Live Abroad for a Month Whether You Work or Wander.”

Nomad Nest is a newly-launched program run by many of the same City Leaders who were laid off when Remote Year shut down. They banded together to create a new lineup of programs, with a greater focus on authenticity and sustainability.

Each Nest includes private accommodation, a 24/7 workspace, community events, and a City Leader. Prices start at around $1,575 for a month in Brazil or Vietnam, to a high of $3,240 in Porto, Portugal, and Cape Town, South Africa.

If you want to be a local guide, you can apply to host a Nest yourself, with upfront payment and the autonomy to select your own events and vendors.

Cost: Starts at $1,575

Remote 9

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Remote 9 is a travel program for “daring nomads” who want to stray off the beaten path. The next trip is a month-long adventure in Western Australia on a converted “hostel bus” with Starlink WiFi and 9 dorm beds. Future trips include an Atlantic crossing by sailboat and a motorcycle road trip through Mongolia.

With its high-price tag and multi-step application process, this travel community isn’t for everyone, but may be just the right fit for an adventurous few.

Cost: Starts at €3699

Unsettled

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Unsettled is another adventure-focused community that’s a little more down-to-earth, with immersive retreats in places like Greece and Italy. Instead of month-long workations, they offer weeklong trips aimed at active digital nomads.

Although they don’t specifically highlight queer inclusion on their website, they welcome a range of participants, including introverts and the “sober-curious”. They also offer an online community with monthly workshops, quarterly goal-setting, and peer accountability, starting at $495 per year.

Cost: Starts at $2,650

Eyes watering at the price tag of some of these programs? While it would be great if digital nomad programs were accessible to everyone, the reality is that they can be out of reach for many LGBTQ+ participants.

This is one of the reasons I recommend housesitting and home exchange sites. By alternating free accommodation with pricier programs, I can join the occasional group trip without breaking the bank. Learn more about housesitting here.