(Last updated on: 08/04/2022)
Going on a workation seems to have become a part of our ‘new normal’. Comprised of the two concepts- work and vacation- a workation seems somewhat contradictory at first glance. Surely if you are working you are not on a vacation? Well, with the growth of remote working and the new freedoms that this has allowed us, we have the development of a new phenomenon- the workation.
In this article, I will introduce you to this new concept. I will first discuss what is meant by the term workation and why this has grown in popularity so quickly. I will then discuss the different types of workations and the best destinations for this type of ‘holiday’. Lastly, I will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a workation before concluding with some tips and advice on how to have a successful workation.
Remote working has caused the boundaries between work and home life to become blurred. For some, this is ok, and for others it is not. But what it does allow, is for us to design our own lives- a liberty that few of us had prior to COVID-19. We now have the flexibility to work at the time that suits us best- not a morning person? No worries. Want to be there to collect the kids from school? Sure. Prefer to work Sundays instead of Monday? Do it. Want to find a cheaper way to live? A workation could just be the answer.
