Remote Year is over. Your next chapter is not.
Remote Year alternatives: where to go next
Remote Year shut down at the end of 2024. These are the coworking retreats, colivings and workations that carry the same idea — work from anywhere, with a community that already exists when you arrive.
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What happened to Remote Year?
Since 2015 Remote Year ran multi-month coworking trips for remote workers, and for a decade it set the benchmark for what a work-and-travel programme could be. It announced its closure in December 2024 and ceased operations at the end of that month, cancelling its 2025 departures.
If you were booked, mid-programme, or simply waiting for the right month to join, the practical question is the same: what now? The good news is that the format survived the company. There are now more retreats, colivings and workations than ever, run by operators who grew up alongside Remote Year.
Nomad Retreats lists those operators in one catalogue, with dates, all-in prices and verified hosts — so you can compare them in minutes instead of opening twenty tabs.
The shortlist of Remote Year alternatives
Five operators our community knows well, ordered by how close they are to the original Remote Year experience.
1. Noma Collective
117 experiences listed- Format
- Coworking retreats, 2–4 weeks
- Best for
- Best all-round Remote Year replacement
Curated group trips that mix remote work with workshops and adventures. The closest thing to the original Remote Year format, with a strong community focus.
2. Hacker Paradise
54 experiences listed- Format
- Flexible coworking trips, 2 weeks – 3 months
- Best for
- Longer stays and flexible dates
One of the oldest coworking-travel programmes. You can join for a couple of weeks or stay for months, and the community is tight-knit enough that people come back.
3. The Nomad Escape
18 experiences listed- Format
- Curated retreats, ~1 week+
- Best for
- Entrepreneurs and founders
Built around high-achievers and location-independent entrepreneurs: coworking hours mixed with mastermind sessions, plus the annual Nomad Island Fest meetup.
4. Minoma
11 experiences listed- Format
- Small-group retreats, 1 week
- Best for
- Mindful, wellness-first travel
Small groups in Morocco and beyond, focused on mind-body-soul balance with surfing after work hours. Ideal if the wellness side matters more than the work side.
5. The ViomatiCo
5 experiences listed- Format
- Refined retreats, 1 week
- Best for
- Deep, small-group connection
A two-person endeavour running highly curated retreats in Morocco and Madeira for location-independent entrepreneurs who want depth over scale.
Retreat, coliving or workation?
Remote Year mixed all three. Pick the format that matches what you actually missed.
| Format | Typical length | Schedule | Closest to Remote Year when… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat / coworking trip | 1 week – 1 month | Structured, everyone arrives together | …you want the group experience and planned activities |
| Coliving | 1–3 months (flexible) | Free, join the local rhythm | …you want to stay long and keep your own routine |
| Workation | 1–4 weeks | Light structure, coworking-focused | …wifi and workspace matter more than programming |
Why compare them on Nomad Retreats?
One catalogue, honest listings, and the numbers on every card before you commit a single euro.
Vetted experiences
Retreats, colivings, workations and festivals from 200+ providers, all in one searchable catalogue.
Destinations
From Bali to Lisbon to Cape Town — the places Remote Year would have taken you, and plenty it would not.
Transparent prices
Every listing shows the full price up front, plus the dates and what is included — no "from" pricing games.
Remote Year alternatives: FAQ
The questions people actually ask after Remote Year announced its closure.
Ready to pick your next chapter?
Browse every retreat, coliving and workation we track, filter by dates and budget, and book with a provider our community has actually travelled with.
Browse all experiencesComing from the old blog post? Read the original 2025 Remote Year alternatives list.