Co-living 101: How to Build Community While Traveling + the Future of Remote Work with Fabio and Juls

2025-05-22

Is co-living the secret sauce to building community and staying inspired on the road? Fabio and Juls are the co-founders of Casa Basilico, a pop-up foodie co-living experience designed for digital nomads who crave meaningful connection, delicious food, and a vibrant sense of community. As full-time travelers and friends-turned-business-partners, they’ve hosted over 200 nomads around the world, using shared meals and creative adventures to turn strangers into family. We dive deep into the world of co-living: what it means, why it’...

Is co-living the secret sauce to building community and staying inspired on the road?

Fabio and Juls are the co-founders of Casa Basilico, a pop-up foodie co-living experience designed for digital nomads who crave meaningful connection, delicious food, and a vibrant sense of community. As full-time travelers and friends-turned-business-partners, they’ve hosted over 200 nomads around the world, using shared meals and creative adventures to turn strangers into family.

We dive deep into the world of co-living: what it means, why it’s catching on, and how food, friendship, and shared experiences can lead to some of the most powerful travel experiences.

If you've ever wondered what it's like to stay in a co-living space or dreamed about building your own travel-inspired community, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look. Juls and Fabio share honest, hilarious, and heartwarming stories from the road, including why cooking together is their not-so-secret weapon for connection, what happens when your car breaks down on the way to a surprise helicopter ride, and how they create spaces that feel like home, even when you’re far from it. You'll walk away with a better understanding of how co-living can deepen your travel experience, along with practical tips if you're considering trying it yourself.

What do you think makes a place feel like home when you're traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

Why co-living is more than just shared housing for digital nomads
How Juls and Fabio stumbled into the co-living scene and ended up launching Casa Basilico
What sets co-living apart from hostels and Airbnbs
How long-term stays create deeper connections (and why short-term may not cut it)
Advice to find a co-living space that fits your vibe, goals, and lifestyle
Why Fabio’s pasta dinners became the foundation for building community
What it’s like to run a surprise weekend adventure (including a busted car and a helicopter)
Why choosing lesser-known destinations creates richer experiences (+ destination recs)
The future of co-living and why pop-ups and hybrid models might be the next big thing
And so much more

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