Merge branch 'dimitrie-travel-blog-post' into 'master'

Dimitrie GitLab Digital Nomad Blogpost

See merge request !6041

source/handbook/incentives/index.html.md

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 As an example, a $2,000 grant was awarded to a team member who traveled to 6 GitLabbers in different countries across 6 months. Douwe (in case you want to reach out to him to discuss his experience) shared his itinerary and expected outcome for each leg of his trip which clearly showed the value the experience would generate. Douwe, the team members he visited and the organization were energized by the journey which created a valuable, even life changing experience for many.
+Inspired by Douwe, Dimitrie went on a similar journey and provided a [great template](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Cwi2PfO1HeDm8Lap9J2tPmfYFaC8AmmKQg1fCmtdGI4/edit?usp=sharing) in order to be help get your plan presented clearly and approved. Also check out [tips on working remotely while abroad](/handbook/working-remotely#tips-on-working-remotely-while-abroad).
+
 To claim the approved award, include a line item on your expense report or invoice with the approval email as the receipt. The entire award can be claimed from the first month of travel to up to 3 months after the travel is completed.

source/handbook/working-remotely/index.html.md

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 1. Monitor
 * Place the monitor directly in front of you, about an arm's length away. The top of the screen should be at or slightly below eye level. The monitor should be directly behind your keyboard. If you wear bifocals, lower the monitor an additional 1 to 2 inches for more comfortable viewing. Place your monitor so that the brightest light source is to the side.
+
+### Tips on working remotely while abroad
+
+Working remotely while being abroad can be quite different. For example it can be harder to arrange good working internet and you may need extra tools to have a similar level of comfort to be able to work effectively.
+
+#### Visa's
+
+Be it at your own leisure or company provided, checking if you need a visa or if your passport meets the requirements for entering your destination country, should be the first thing you do. Please check out [this section](https://about.gitlab.com/handbook/people-operations/visas/) on exactly that topic.
+
+__Please think of bringing along extra passport photos and paper copies of your official documents.__
+
+#### Flights
+
+Planning flights far in advance can help you get cheaper fares when booking. For example you can set alerts when there is a significant drop in price for your travel destination.
+
+* [Google Flights](https://www.google.nl/flights/) - Great for comparing and setting up alerts
+* [Skyscanner](https://www.skyscanner.nl/) - Great for comparing and setting up alerts
+* [Kiwi](https://www.kiwi.com/) - Great experience for booking flights on mobile devices
+* [Airwander](http://airwander.com/) - Great for booking flights with stopovers
+
+#### Navigation
+
+Offline navigation content is key when you are not certain of an internet connection.
+
+* [Maps.me](http://maps.me/en/home) - Large offline maps, lots of destination content
+* [Google maps](https://www.google.nl/maps) - Google maps allows offline downloads for self selectable area's
+
+#### Communication
+
+When you have an internet connection, it can save you quite a bit of money to be able to communicate just using data.
+
+* [Whatsapp](https://www.whatsapp.com/) - Most used app, which supports chat and video/voice calling
+* [Telegram](https://telegram.org/) - Great for places where Whatsapp isn't working
+* [Slack](https://slack.com/)
+* [Google Duo](https://duo.google.com/) - Great for video and/or voice calling, especially on low bandwidth connections
+
+#### Special shoutouts
+
+Application which are all round wonderful to have when traveling.
+
+* [Google Now](http://www.google.nl/landing/now/) - Provides info when you need it, especially handy for providing
+* [Google Trips](https://get.google.com/trips/) -
+
+#### Handling currencies
+
+The following tools make paying someone back in their own currency a lot easier.
+
+* [Paypal](paypal.com)
+* [Wetransferwise](https://transferwise.com/)
+
+#### Splitting costs
+
+Traveling together or letting someone else pay something for you? This makes it easier to see how costs add up or should be split up.
+
+* [Splitwise](https://www.splitwise.com/) - Supports a great amount of currencies and is well designed
+
+#### Internet problems and VPN's
+
+* In China most services we use daily are not working due to [the great firewall of China](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Firewall). Whatsapp seems to work though!
+
+VPN's can help you reach services or sites that are blocked, get contents that are not available abroad or let you browse the internet as if you were home (with your own language pre selected).
+
+* [Zenmate](https://zenmate.com/) - Great application with a good 7 days free trial
+* [Opera](http://www.opera.com/) - Has a built in free VPN
+
+*Note that a VPN may not always work as intended. For example both Netflix and China have blacklisted certain VPN's, limiting their usefulness.*
+
+#### Media and Entertainment
+
+The following services provide offline functionality for their content if you have a paid membership.
+
+* [Spotify](www.spotify.com/)
+* [Soundcloud](soundcloud.com)
+* [Netflix](netflix.com)
+
+#### Power
+
+Electricity is a requirement on your journey abroad. Be it to power your phone or your laptop.
+
+- [Anker powerbanks](https://www.anker.com/) - Great value for the price, including USB-C options
+- [Skross world adapter pro](http://www.skross.com/en/product/87/world-adapter-pro.html) - All round great travel adapter, usable in almost every country