The number of people working remotely while travelling passed 35 million globally in 2025 and continues to grow. The lifestyle sounds romantic in theory; in practice, it requires a carefully considered tech stack, reliable routines, and a clear-eyed understanding of what you need to do your best work from anywhere.
The Laptop
The MacBook Air M3 remains the gold standard: exceptional battery life (12–15 hours real-world), barely 1.24kg, and enough processing power for virtually any creative or knowledge work. The Dell XPS 13 is the best Windows alternative. Whatever you choose, protect it with a sleeve that doubles as a hard surface when you're working from unconventional locations.
Connectivity
Never rely on a single connection. An Airalo eSIM gives you local data in over 190 countries. A travel router (the GL.iNet Beryl AX is excellent) lets you create a secure private network from any hotel WiFi. A Skyroam hotspot provides backup satellite connectivity when everything else fails.
Power Management
A 100W GaN charger from Anker handles laptop, phone, earbuds, and tablet from a single outlet. The Anker 737 Power Bank provides enough capacity for a full laptop charge on international flights with no power at your seat. Adapter kits covering 200 countries cost under £20 and save considerable frustration.
Noise and Focus
Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones. This is not the category to economise on. Noise cancellation in a coworking space, café, or busy hostel common room is the single biggest determinant of productive work output away from a dedicated office.
The Software Stack
Notion for knowledge management and trip planning. Toggl for time tracking. Krisp for background noise cancellation on calls. 1Password for security across 30+ country-specific accounts and services. Wise for receiving payment in multiple currencies at real exchange rates. Loom for async video messages that eliminate time-zone scheduling difficulties.