Outsite
One of the things I love the most about being self-employed is the ability to shape my work lifestyle to allow room for other important values of mine like wellness, community, and travel. I recently discovered Outsite, a curated co-living / co-working spaces around the globe. It’s basically like Airbnb meets Soho House for those who can work remotely.
This past January, I stayed in the Oaxaca, Mexico Outsite location for a week with my partner. We planned to stay a week but ended up extending an extra day because we liked it so much. I would definitely go back, not just to this one but I’m also eager to explore other Outsite locations in the US and abroad.
We had a private room within a co-working house, which allowed me to experience co-living while still having comfort and privacy of one’s own space. The house provided high-speed internet, workstations, and a shared kitchen/living area for making new friends.
Each Outsite location is supported by a knowledgeable community guide offering local restaurant and activity recommendations (ours shared a google map of her favorite locations which was incredibly helpful!), fostering a sense of community among the temporary residents.
The experience was perfect for remote work and exploration of a new place. If you can work from anywhere, why not take some time to explore a new city in your evenings and on the weekends without having to take vacation time?
Membership to Outsite costs $150/year, and then you pay for whatever rooms you book. The week in Oaxaca was around $500, which was less than many of the other AirBnB and hotel options we found. Rates for rooms vary depending on location of course, spots like LA and NYC are more. If you’re interested in signing up, you can access my referral link and get $50 off your first trip.
If you're someone who values the fresh perspectives that travel provides and recognizes the creativity-boosting potential of breaking away from your daily routine, Outsite might be a fun discovery for you, as it was for me. If anyone has any questions about my experience with Outsite, feel free to drop me a line.