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A new Gallup poll reports that "40% of [U.S.] women aged 15 to 44 say they would move abroad permanently if they had the opportunity." In 2014, only 10% said the same thing. And that’s not even counting queer and trans women specifically. Record Numbers of Younger Women Want to Leave the U.S.The percentage of younger women in the U.S. who express a desire to migrate permanently has surged in the past decade.GallupGallup, Inc. It's not hard to see why. SNAP benefits are here one day and gone the next. Health insurance premiums can spike at a moment’s notice. Student loans are in limbo. All of these uncertainties make it hard to plan for the future. At Remote Queer, we’re focused on providing useful resources for LGBTQ+ people seeking work and mobility — whether you’re staying _or_ going. If you’re in Portland, OR, check out this guide that our friend Bryan at Stumptown Savings made to help you navigate food assistance in uncertain times: Navigating Food Assistance in Oregon and SW WashingtonWith the cost of groceries on the rise and federal food support under threat, stretching your food budget is more important than ever. Discover how to leverage food assistance programs, shop strategically, and find the best senior discounts.Stumptown SavingsBryan M. Vance If you’re thinking of leaving, check out Help Me Leave, a “resource hub for at-risk Americans seeking safety abroad” to help you narrow down your destination: Country Pathway Explorer | Help Me LeaveWhether you have strict requirements or more flexibility, find your best options for safe countries to go to.Resource Map We recommend an Australian or New Zealand working holiday visa if you’re under the age of 30 — and we can help you get settled if you come to Melbourne. When I moved to Melbourne in 2017, I was looking for a kind of “Portland Down Under”. Did I find what I was looking for? Yes and no. Here’s my honest take on Portland vs. Melbourne so you can decide whether it’s right for you: I Moved to the Most Liveable City in the World - But It Still Doesn’t Feel Like HomeI moved to Melbourne, Australia, in 2017 — the same year that it was ranked the world’s “most liveable city” for the 7th consecutive year. Since then, it’s been up and down in the rankings a few times, only once leaving the top 10. And while the city hasRemote QueerSaul ## Two New Queer Books On the topic of feeling at home, we’re excited about an upcoming book by Lindsey Danis called _On Queer Homesteading,_ to be released on February 27, 2026 _:_ On Queer Homesteading - Lindsey Danisready to reimagine what home, belonging, and queer community can look like? Queer people are everywhere. But our stories don’t always venture beyond the city limits. Get Your Copy Now! In On Queer Homesteading, memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways forLindsey Danis - Queer travel writer According to the book description, in _“On Queer Homesteading_ , memoir, history, and homesteading practices intertwine to show how tending the land and tending each other can open new pathways for joy, kinship, and possibility.” You can learn more about it and pre-order the book here. I also just finished reading _DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?___ by Jude Doyle — which he describes as a book about “identities, patriarchy, and the trans and/or feminist value of never being sure”: DILF: Did I Leave Feminism?Did I Leave Feminism?Melville HouseMelville House It’s a fascinating read that dives deep into feminist theory, while also being a very personal look at the transition process for a trans man wondering “can I belong to the movement I care about while living inside the body I want and need?” Find it at Bookshop.org or your local library. ## On Travel Abroad Whether you work remotely or not, traveling abroad can be a much-needed respite from everything going on in the world, or a chance to explore a new country before moving there for good. But _who_ you travel with matters. This article by Queer Adventurers explains why you should be skeptical of “queer influencer trips” organized by platforms like TrovaTrips: The Overrated Promise of Queer Influencer TripsQueer influencer trips are a huge part of the LGBTQ+ travel market. They promise connection and community. But are they worth it? Most aren’t – here’s why.QUEER ADVENTURERS | LGBTQ Travel + Outdoor AdventuresLindsey Instead, they recommend booking a trip that “employ[s] local guides … support[s] marginalized communities … [and has] insider knowledge.” That’s one of the reasons I love traveling with NOMADTRIBE. They plan group trips to Latin America, led by people _from_ the countries they visit, and organize cooking classes, skillshares, dance lessons, and more. I recently went on my second remote work trip with NOMATRIBE, and while they don’t have any trips specifically for queer people, they’re incredibly welcoming to LGBTQ+ participants (and always get my preferred name right!). Read my review and check out their upcoming trips here: NOMATRIBE: An Honest Review of Brazil Wonder (2025)Last month, I spent three weeks in Brazil with NOMATRIBE, a travel company that offers “group trips for remote workers who love adventure.” This is my second trip with NOMATRIBE — after traveling with them to Peru earlier this year — and I can’t recommend them highly enough. There are dozensRemote QueerSaul ## Follow Us on LinkedIn Finally, we recently created a LinkedIn page for Remote Queer and would love to connect with you there! We don’t love being on mainstream social media, but we need to reach a wider audience in order to make this project sustainable. It would help us a lot if you followed us there and forwarded this email to anyone you know who might be interested in what we have to offer! Remote Queer | LinkedInRemote Queer | 5 followers on LinkedIn. Remote work & travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals & digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland OR & Melbourne | Remote work and travel resources for LGBTQ+ professionals and digital nomads 🌈🌍👨🏼‍💻Based in Portland, OR and Melbourne, AULinkedInRemote Queer While this newsletter is free, you can upgrade here to get access to all of our paid posts and support our work for other people who need it. Thanks so much for reading! Saul & the RQ Team 💡 Do you know someone seeking a ghostwriter or developmental editor? I’m offering a $1,000 referral fee if you introduce me to a client who hires me to write a full-length manuscript. (Nomad Ghostwriter)

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Last month, I spent three weeks in Brazil with NOMATRIBE, a travel company that offers “group trips for remote workers who love adventure.” This is my second trip with NOMATRIBE — after traveling with them to Peru earlier this year — and I can’t recommend them highly enough. There are dozens of work and travel programs out there, and while I haven’t tried them all, this is the one that I keep coming back to. It’s one of the most affordable, authentic, and inclusive programs out there — but it’s not without its hiccups. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling with NOMATRIBE, including the pros and cons of Brazil Wonder, and how to sign up for their 2026 trips. ## What Is NOMATRIBE? NOMATRIBE is a work and travel program run by Vero from Colombia and Yomi from Peru. They’ve both been working as digital nomads for years, and have first-hand experience living in and traveling to the places they lead trips. From the start, I knew they would attract a very different crowd than mainstream travel programs. They mostly market to digital nomads in Latin America, so they aren’t just a “study abroad” program for U.S. citizens living overseas. They challenge many misconceptions about digital nomads, and are sensitive to issues like passport privilege, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, and dietary restrictions. On this trip, we spent a week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — a city that I would have been intimidated to explore on my own — and two weeks in Pipa, a small beach town known for swimming, surfing, and laid-back vibes. Other NOMATRIBE trips revolve around sailing — from Colombia to Panama — hiking (to Machu Picchu), and other outdoor experiences. Of course, they also leave plenty of time to get work done during the week. ## Pros of NOMATRIBE Joining a remote work trip is always a risk: what if you don’t enjoy the destination? What if you don’t get along with the rest of the group? For the most part, that isn’t an issue with NOMATRIBE, because they do such a good job of facilitating the experience. Here’s what I enjoyed about the trip: ### Most activities are included. Prices for upcoming NOMATRIBE trips range from $1,550 to $2,350 USD for 2-3 weeks of travel. While this might sound like a lot of money, it’s a great deal when you consider how much is included. Many work and travel programs _only_ include accommodation and a coworking space; NOMATRIBE includes a lot more. In Brazil, our fees covered: * Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro (one week) * A coworking space in Rio de Janeiro (one week) * Admission to popular attractions in like Pão De Açúcar * A flight from Rio de Janeiro to Pipa * Accommodation in Pipa (two weeks) * A full-day trip to the beaches and sand dunes in Pipa * Weekly dinners in which we learned to cook local recipes like tapioca If you booked your own place or went on a tour with a company like Intrepid or GetYourGuide, you _might_ be able to see and do the same things for less. But the advantage of going on a trip like this is that almost everything is included. ### It attracts open-minded people. I don’t know exactly what criteria NOMATRIBE uses to vet participants — or how many applicants are turned down — but they do a good job of bringing in a mix of people with similar interests and compatible personalities. Everyone has a video call with one of NOMATRIBE’s founders to make sure they’re a good fit. The result? A group of people that you’ll enjoy having dinner with, going on day trips with, dancing with, and more. In this group, participants came from places like Peru and Panama, while others had ties to multiple countries, including the U.S., Guatemala, and Colombia. ### It’s (usually) multilingual. Depending on your reasons for traveling abroad, this may or may not be a benefit. For someone like me who wants to improve their language skills, it’s a good thing. On both of the trips that I went on, around 80% of the group was fluent or at least conversational in Spanish — and on the Brazil trip, several spoke Portuguese. While most events and activities were conducted in English, dinner conversations and WhatsApp chats regularly switched between Spanish and English, making it easy to practice your language skills in a supportive environment. ## Cons of NOMATRIBE When I travel on my own, I have a lot of control over where I stay and what I do. I can even leave a destination entirely if it’s not for me. With NOMATRIBE, you’re along for the ride. Here’s what I wish had gone a little bit differently: ### The quality of accommodations can vary. While I loved where we stayed on the Peru trip, the accommodations on the Brazil trip were a bit hit or miss. In Rio, we stayed at a hostel in Copacabana and worked from a co-working space that was a 10-minute walk away. At the hostel, I shared a room with another participant — and there was only one key! That meant we either had to come and go together, leave the door unlocked, or hand the key back and forth throughout the day. In Pipa, we each had our own room, but we didn’t have a shared coworking space, which took away some of the communal vibes. I also didn’t love that there was a “no guest policy” (enforced by cameras at the accommodation), so we couldn’t invite back any dates we met on the dance floor. ### The schedule could have been tighter. NOMATRIBE puts together a full schedule, with something on almost every night, from yoga to karaoke. While participation is optional, it can be a lot if you’re used to traveling on your own and doing your own thing. Sometimes, plans would change at the last minute, or we’d spend time figuring out the logistics to get to our next activity. Occasionally, we’d be out at an event, and half of the group was ready to go home, but half of the group wanted to stay. We spent a _lot_ of time waiting in lines or waiting for rideshares. On top of that, many restaurants in Brazil __ serve meals family-style, and figuring out who wanted to share which dishes was complicated. We used an app called Splitwise to keep track of group expenses like shared meals and rideshares. ### You’ll still need to do some research. When I first started thinking about the Brazil trip, I pictured myself taking surfing lessons and going to dance classes several times per week. I’d learn how to speak Portuguese, and make friends with other digital nomads outside the group. In the end, I only managed to go surfing once — because the sun sets at 5pm here, and you have to get up super early and wait for the tide to be right. And I skipped many of the nights out dancing, because they started too late for me — 10pm or later — even though I enjoyed our group’s salsa and bachata class. It was a wake-up call that just being in a place with pretty beaches and exciting activities doesn’t mean you’ll be able to fit them all in. It’s worth considering exactly _how_ you want to spend your time before choosing a destination. ## Ready for Your Next Trip? If you’re looking for a work and travel program that will ease you into nomad life, NOMATRIBE has a lot to offer. In 2026, they’ll be heading to: * Mexico (March 7 - 28) * Panama (March 14 - 29) * Guatemala (April 11 - May 2) * Brazil (April 18 - May 9) * Colombia (May 9 - May 25) * Peru (May 23 - June 10) Check out the full list here, and use code SAULNT to get an exclusive discount: Next Trips for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads — Noma TribeEmbark on our adventure-focused trips blending work and travel. Join unforgettable experiences in Peru, Colombia, Brazil, and Guatemala! 🌋🏄‍♀️Noma Tribe0