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Milan from WiFi Tribe here, the global community of remote professionals who travel, work, and explore the world together.

One of my all-time favorite shows is Somebody Feed Phil. If you haven’t watched it yet, it’s a Netflix classic and one you should queue up (I give you full permission to binge watch it this weekend).

It's technically a travel food show, but somehow it feels so much more than that. The host Phil Rosenthal, who is one of the creators of Everybody Loves Raymond, travels to cool cities across the globe, sitting down with strangers, eating the most extraordinary food, and putting a smile on everyone's faces.

There's something about this guy that immediately lifts my mood and I swear he's an instant spirit-lifter after a bad day.

Maybe it's his quirky mannerisms, the way he does a little dance when he eats something delicious, the fact that he makes a point of calling his parents in every episode to tell them a joke, or maybe it's the fact that he just feels genuinely, infectiously delighted by every single experience and interaction he has on his travels.

Whenever I watch this show, I find myself feeling really fortunate that I and other remote workers can live the life that we do. That we can travel so easily, that we find strangers to sit down with in every city, and that we can feed our faces with some of the best food on the planet… and feed our soul with experiences that enrich us so much.

From world-famous Michelin star restaurants to understated street vendor stalls, the world is one giant, delicious menu. And we get to taste it all, one bite at a time, one city at a time.

If you're someone who books a food tour before their Airbnb, who (rightfully so) believes that calories don't count when your taste buds are happy, who does a little dance whenever they eat something delicious, then these next Chapters (our name for our month-long coliving and coworking trips) are for you.

If you’re a self-proclaimed foodie with a camera reel filled with a million photos of your meals, then these are cities you 1000% need to check out.

🇱🇰 SRI LANKA, WELIGAMA | Oct 16 – Nov 13

Sri Lankan food is criminally underrated.

The curries are rich, complex, and deeply spiced in a way that makes everything else feel a bit flat by comparison. The seafood comes straight off the fishing boats and onto your plate. And then there's Kottu Roti, a street food staple where chopped flatbread is stir-fried with spices, vegetables, and your choice of protein on a flat-iron griddle, and the sound of it being made, that rhythmic metallic chopping is one of the most satisfying things you'll ever hear in a kitchen.

Weligama has a food scene that seriously punches above its weight for a small surf town. There are local family restaurants, beachfront spots, and rooftop cafés all serving food that makes you stop mid-conversation. After every Chapter we've had here, we leave feeling nourished, both in belly and in soul.

This Chapter is starting very soon and there are still spots available. If you can move fast and get your application in, this one's worth it.

🇿🇦 CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA | Jan 15 – Apr 09

Cape Town has one of the most exciting food scenes on the planet, and I say that as someone who grew up there and is deeply, embarrassingly biased.

The city draws from a confluence of cultures: Cape Malay, African, European, and that mix shows up on the menu in interesting ways. Fresh seafood from the Atlantic, fragrant Malay dishes from the Bo-Kaap, gatsbys (sandwiches) that can feed several people, biltong and rusks that power the nation, and braais that are as much a social occasion as they are a meal. And an hour out of the city in the winelands of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, long lunches and wine tastings are a way of life.

We've got three Cape Town Chapters running from January through April, so you've got a few different windows to join us there.

🇦🇺 MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA | Feb 12 – Mar 12

Melbourne takes its food extremely seriously. Like, seriously seriously. The coffee alone has its own subculture: flat whites, single origins, cold brews, and baristas who would rather quit than serve you something mediocre.

Beyond the coffee, Melbourne's food scene is driven by generations of immigrants who brought their cuisines with them and never compromised on quality. A bustling Chinatown, an iconic Italian food hall, Greek food that rivals Athens, Vietnamese bánh mì tucked into laneways next to cutting-edge fine dining, and much more. Around every corner there’s something worth stopping for, and having a full month to explore (and snack) is the best way to experience this food heaven city.

Time Out just ranked Melbourne as the best city in the world in 2026, so you know you've got to check this one out.

🇹🇷 ISTANBUL, TURKEY | May 28 – Jun 25
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​Istanbul is one of the greatest food cities on earth. Full stop. If you haven't been yet, just go. That's all.

Between Europe and Asia, steeped in centuries of history and culture, this city shows up on the plate in the most extraordinary ways. Meze culture means a table of small, shared dishes that just keep arriving: eggplant salads, stuffed grape leaves, spiced lamb. Turkish breakfasts are lavish feasts that are almost impossible to stop eating. Balık ekmek, a freshly grilled mackerel sandwich, is best eaten on the waterfront overlooking the Bosphorus. Catch bakeries selling simit straight from the oven, mantı dumplings with chili garlic yoghurt, and desserts with flavors that'll have your taste buds rejoicing.

Yes, you're going to order seconds. Yes, you'll probably order thirds. No, we don't care if you loosen the top button on your pants at the dinner table.

Remote work allows us to see the world in a way that not everybody gets to. It means we don't have to cram our trip into a 10-day itinerary, and get considerable time to sink into a city.

We can eat, snack, and sample more than someone just on vacation. We have enough time to make multiple reservations all over the city, and I think, best of all, we're somewhere long enough to find our favorites: our favorite café, our favorite side dish, our favorite local bakery or wine bar, where slowly the people behind the counter start to know our names.

Travel allows you to experience the world and its food, but remote work allows you to do it for so much longer; to choose a destination based on your tastes, to select a city purely because you want to eat the food of its people.

We're truly blessed with the lifestyle we get to live, that we can fill our plates with food from all over the world, and fill our cups with experiences that most can only dream of. We'll go home, back to our friends and families, with recipes and stories we've collected along the way, sharing our new favorite snippets of the world with the people we love.

If you're a diehard foodie, these Chapters are certainly at the top of our list, but honestly, every city has something special that you need to try.

​Learn how to become a member here. And just holla if you have any questions.

Bon appétit,
– Milan