This new Indian travel startup wants you to ‘work from 3 different countries’ instead of ‘work from home’
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If you’re a freelancer, entrepreneur or an individual with a job that allows you to work remotely,
True to its name, the startup is targeting freelancers and
Consisting of a group of 30 individuals, The Remote Life will consist of a group of 30 individuals from diverse backgrounds who will travel to three countries in South East Asia together. Participants of the programme will spend one month each in Indonesia, Cambodia and Thailand while not having to compromise on work or worrying about logistics of travel.
Participants of this three month programme are required to pay a fee of USD 1,300 (almost Rs 89,000) per month, which will cover independent room, 24*7 access to a nearby co-working space, breakfast and flights between the three countries.
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For the moment, The Remote Life has kept its application free of cost through their website. Preliminary screening for candidates is done based on the application after which Skype interactions are held to determine the right fit.
A brainchild of
He realised that even when they have the desire to travel, their jobs almost often restrict their plans. And, even in cases, when they overcome that barrier, figuring out logistics of the travel becomes expensive and then there’s also the difficulty of ensuring one travels with like-minded people.
“The Remote Life is a solution to these challenges and other time consuming tasks that come with planning long-duration travel. Our aim is also to introduce the Indian millennial to the concept of travel in its true sense, which is very different from taking a holiday,” Dua stated.
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Although the programme is targeting a globally diverse applicant pool, its primary emphasis is on tapping the surging number of Indian Advertisement
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