Working Anywhere

When In Roam

Grind TV has a nice summary about the Roam Co-working and co-living operation that currently have three properties up and running in Madrid, Miami and Bali. The company, which is promising more locations in the near future, has raised over $3 million dollars to fuel property acquisition and growth around the globe. 

Far more than a hostel or hotel, Roam is creating workspace/livespace communities for the digital nomadic community at relatively modest prices. Given the locations, $500 a week or $1800 a month for a private room and all the co-working facilities is fairly reasonable, especially given the promise of blazing fast, business grade Wi-Fi and Internet connectivity, and a full-time on site manager.

The winds of change in work, travel and residential living are here now, and properties like Roam and WeLive from WeWork are going to become the next phase in work, life, reside. It's only a matter of time and place.

Wi-Fi Coming to More Flights In Europe

Business Travel New is reporting that IAG, the group that owns and operates British Air, Aer Lingus, Iberia and Vueling will start to roll out Wi-Fi on Airbus 321s and 320 starting in 2017.

My travel the last few years in Europe has been rather frequent, and I've always been amazed at the lack of Wi-Fi on planes other than on Norwegian Airlines and the occasional plane that was really a long haul piece of equipment. The big reason was always the short duration of the flights and the cost to retrofit so many planes. But with more new satellite technology coming on board, and with smaller, lighter and more efficient on board the plane technology, the interest has finally blossomed. 

With this type of news, one has to wonder just how soon the Asian airlines add Wi-Fi with regard to short haul travel.