The Good Tech Companies - Celebrating Digital Nomad Day 2025!

Episode Date: August 18, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/celebrating-digital-nomad-day-2025. With a fully remote team spread across continents, Socia...l Discovery Group took this year’s celebration global! Check more stories related to science at: https://hackernoon.com/c/science. You can also check exclusive content about #happy-employees, #corporate-culture, #employee-engagement, #remote-teams, #employer-brand, #hr-talent-management, #digital-nomad-day, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @socialdiscoverygroup. Learn more about this writer by checking @socialdiscoverygroup's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Digital Nomad Day is celebrated on August 8th. Social Discovery Group (SDG) joined the celebration in 2024. With a fully remote team spread across continents, we took this year’s celebration global.

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Starting point is 00:00:00 This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Celebrating Digital Nomad Day 2025 by Social Discovery Group. Digital Nomad Day, celebrated on August 8th, began as a passion project by remote workers back in 2018 and it's since grown into a worldwide tribute to freedom, flexibility, and the boundless opportunities of remote work. At Social Discovery Group, we officially joined the celebration in 24, but we've been living the nomadic spirit for years. With a fully remote team spread across continents, we took this year's celebration global 14 unique locations and countless unforgettable moments. Whether you're sending emails from a Paris cafe, brainstorming on a Bali
Starting point is 00:00:43 beach, or leading calls from your perfectly organized home office, our adventures prove one thing. The digital nomad community is diverse, connected, and unstoppable. Why Digital Nomad Day matters to remote workers. Digital Nomad Day is more than just another date on the calendar. It's a celebration of a global shift in how we think about work and life. It honors the brave souls who left behind the traditional office, celebrates the creativity that emerges when you work from inspiring locations, and acknowledges the technology that makes collaborating across continents seamless. At SDG, our digital nomad calendar includes special holidays like Digital Nomad Day and Vitruvian Man Day, reflecting our belief that the future of work is already here. We're not just adapting to remote
Starting point is 00:01:28 work trends, we're helping shape them. Dive in, discover the places we celebrated. Here's where our SD gang came together this year. Who knows, you might just add a few of these destinations to your travel list. Valencia, Spain, kayaks and coastal dining on August 2nd. SD gangers explored Valencia's coastline by kayak before indulging in a seaside feast. The salty breeze, warm sun, and rhythmic paddle strokes made it an unforgettable pre-digital Nomad Day celebration. Belgrade, Serbia, sailing into the spirit of freedom at the Bora Sailing Club, the SDG Serbia team enjoyed refreshments and a briefing before splitting into two racing teams. Live commentary, seaside games, and a festive award ceremony capped off the competition,
Starting point is 00:02:13 followed by a lavish buffet. Bonus. The team also learned how to tie nautical knots, Batumi, Georgia, glamping escape in nature a weekend at Tago glamping was pure magic, sauna sessions beneath a star Litsky, cozy campfire chads, and refreshing morning yoga to start the day right. With snug tents in a warm communal house, it was the perfect blend off meaningful networking and peaceful nature reconnection. By the way, does anyone know how to say, namaste in Georgian, Tbilisi, Georgia, golf with a view the crew hit the greens at Tbilisi Hills Golf Club, mixing laid back fun
Starting point is 00:02:49 with friendly competition. After the game, we headed to Ono Hills for. for dinner, soaking in breathtaking views of the fairways below. The night buzzed with laughter, heartfelt talks, and unforgettable stories. Tiger Woods, watch out. Our teens got some new pros ready to take the spotlight. Flag in whole Cyprus, quad safari through scenic trails the adventure began at Lanari Tavern in charming agros, where a lively convoy of 10 quad bikes and two jeeps roared to life, carving through breathtaking landscapes and pausing for epic photo moments. Can you feel the rush of wind and dust on your skin? The perfect finale? A traditional Cypriot lunch that delivered the perfect punch of local flavor and outdoor excitement.
Starting point is 00:03:31 Pure adventure, pure bliss, Pouquet, Thailand, ziplining in the tropics seven thrillseekers soared over the treetops at Pouquet's largest zipline park. Filled with adrenaline, laughter, and breathtaking views, this event perfectly embodied the freedom of nomadic life. Al-Madi, Kazakhstan, tradition meets adventure from horseback riding across vast landscapes to testing archery skills and dressing in traditional outfits for a group photo shoot, the day ended with a hearty dinner and a cozy yurt, a living snapshot of Kazakh history and heritage. Yerevan, Armenia, lakes, horses, and mountain trails the SDG Armenia team enjoyed a delicious local lunch that fueled their adventure, hiked to a stunning mountain lake for a relaxing picnic
Starting point is 00:04:14 surrounded by nature's beauty, and then capped the day with a thrilling sailing regatta on Lake 7, complete with tasty catered refreshments and an exciting mass swim judged by professionals. Our crew crushed it, snagging first and third place in the team category. Trophy party popper huge congrats to all the winners and everyone who made this unforgettable day possible, Poland, River Adventure and overnight escape the team left the city for a peaceful riverside retreat. The next day, the paddled through lush greenery on a scenic kayak trip. Evenings by the firebrode stories, laughter, and a strong sense of community. Barcelona, Spain, paddle and poolside funa-friendly paddle match turned into a fun afternoon at the pool.
Starting point is 00:04:56 Competition and camaraderie went hand in hand, proving that play is an essential part of the nomad lifestyle. Malta, jet skis and sunset bliss this Mediterranean celebration combined VIP beach gazebos, a jet ski safari around Camino, and a relaxing sunset chill session. With waves splashing fun followed by golden hour relaxation, it embodied the perfect escape. Why Digital Nomad Day matters at SDG? For us, Digital Nomad Day is more than a celebration. It's a reminder of the limitless possibilities our lifestyle offers. Whether sailing in Serbia, hiking in Cintra, or riding quads in Cyprus, the day unites us in our shared love for exploration, flexibility, and connection. Every location brought something unique, but the common thread was community. Regardless of
Starting point is 00:05:44 time zone, language or setting, we came together to celebrate not only where we were, but who we are. Visit our career page to discover new opportunities, https colon slash slash social discovery group.com vacancies thank you for listening to this hackernoon story, read by artificial intelligence. Visit hackernoon.com to read, write, learn and publish.

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