{"id":45505,"date":"2026-01-29T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/?p=45505"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T23:40:29","slug":"waterproof-pants-european-nomad-visas-cheapest-places-to-live-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kk.org\/cooltools\/waterproof-pants-european-nomad-visas-cheapest-places-to-live-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Waterproof Pants\/European Nomad Visas\/Cheapest Places to Live in 2026\/"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lightweight Waterproof Hiking Pants<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I seldom pack waterproof pants since they\u2019re often bulkier than regular travel\/hiking pants, but I took the Kiwi Pro Expedition Pants<\/a> to Patagonia late last year and was really glad I had them. We got caught in multiple drizzles on land and at sea and even ran into some snow at altitude while trekking, but these didn\u2019t make my legs sweat and they didn\u2019t take up extra room in the suitcase. Head to CraghoppersUSA<\/a> to get them (there\u2019s a women\u2019s version too) and use code TL15 to get a 15% discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cheapest Places to Live in 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each year I do an updated in-depth article on the cheapest places to live in the world where you\u2019ll find at least a smattering of other foreigners and a good quality of life. This year there\u2019s a divergence since U.S. fiscal policy has tanked the dollar against nearly all other currencies while the euro has risen as a result. Very few countries cost as little as a year ago if you\u2019re earning greenbacks, but there are still plenty of places to live a better life for half the price. Don\u2019t forget that some nations use U.S. dollars as their own currency or have a strict peg in place, so your meal of the day is still roughly the same price in Panama or Ecuador, for instance. See the full rundown here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Earn Hilton Points for Apartment Stays<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Coming soon: 3,000 furnished apartments for rent by Hilton. The hotel brand is apparently tired of losing remote worker business and inked a deal with a company called Placemakr that will put thousands of rental apartments into its reservation system, branded as Apartment Collection by Hilton<\/a>. From studio to 4-bedroom places, in the beginning these will all be located in the USA. You\u2019ll be able to earn points if you\u2019re part of their loyalty program and double-dip on earnings if you also have their credit card<\/a>. Unlike that Airbnb where the owner won\u2019t respond to your WhatsApp messages about the door code not working, Hilton says they will have \u201cdedicated team members available on-site 24\/7 to provide support and ensure guests feel cared for.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the European Digital Nomad Visas in One Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve read more articles about digital nomad visas than I\u2019d like to count, but this one by Substack newsletter Nomag<\/a> does the best job I\u2019ve seen for running down all the options in Europe. In a model of concise writing, it gives a few short sentences on each while still managing to touch on all the key points: income requirement, length of stay, tax implications, and where to apply. Start here, then dive in deeper elsewhere for places from Albania to Iceland to Cyprus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A weekly newsletter with four quick bites, edited by Tim Leffel, author of\u00a0A Better Life for Half the Price<\/em><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0The World\u2019s Cheapest Destinations<\/em>. See\u00a0past editions here,<\/a>\u00a0where your like-minded friends can subscribe and join you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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