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The History of Coworking Spaces

OfficeSim Digital Nomad April 16, 2024

One of the earliest seeds of the coworking movement sprouted in Berlin, Germany in 1995 with the opening of c-base, a non-profit association originally designed as a place for hackers to come together, collaborate, and share their ideas. In this same year, American game designer Bernard DeKoven coined the term…

UK Opens Its Doors to Remote Workers

OfficeSim Digital Nomad March 29, 2024

In December 2023, the UK Home Office relaxed its entry rules. Visitors can now engage in remote work on their travel visas, provided it’s not the primary reason for their visit. They’re allowed to perform tasks like email correspondence, taking business calls, and participating in remote meetings. This policy contrasts…

Can You Return to The Office?

OfficeSim Digital Nomad March 18, 2024

I recently had a conversation with a friend who I first met when we were both digital nomads in Chiang Mai. My friend had some big news to share with me: not only was he back in his home country, but he was also returning to the office after 7…

19 Facts About Digital Nomads in 2024

OfficeSim Digital Nomad March 15, 2024

In 1997, Tsugio Makimoto and David Manners introduced the term “digital nomad.” With this new term, they predicted a transformative shift in work culture that has since become a global phenomenon. A recent report from Localyze revealed some interesting trends in the digital nomad space that we wanted to highlight…

Japan’s New Digital Nomad Visa is Set to Launch in March

OfficeSim Digital Nomad February 16, 2024

Explore Japan’s groundbreaking digital nomad visa, set to launch in March 2024. Learn about eligibility criteria, benefits for remote workers, and strategic implications. Discover how this initiative aims to revolutionize Japan’s borders, attract a diverse community, and position the country as a global hub for digital nomads The post Japan’s…