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Amy Suto 11/9/25

Travel Guide: Hong Kong, China

I spent several days exploring Hong Kong — from sipping iconic milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen to wandering the M+ Museum and taking in skyline views from Victoria Peak — but the city’s post-neon vibe surprised me. In my Hong Kong travel guide, I share honest insights, local tips, and where to stay (like the Kerry Hotel) for travelers and writers traveling through Asia.

Amy Suto 11/9/25

Travel Guide: Shenzhen, China

I traveled to Shenzhen, China expecting cutting-edge tech and epic eats — but what I found was overpriced knockoffs, endless malls, and a city built for office workers. Here’s my travel guide and what to know before you go.

Amy Suto 5/30/25

Why I Quit Being a Digital Nomad

I share why I quit life as a full-time working nomad — and why remote writing jobs are still the best way to travel the world, build a six-figure writing career, and find freedom through freelancing.

Amy Suto 5/5/25

Working Remotely in Copenhagen, Denmark

Discover what it’s like to work remotely in Copenhagen, Denmark as a digital nomad. From charming boat tours and artisan shops to smørrebrød tastings and sunny canal walks, this travel guide shares the best places to stay, eat, and explore — plus honest ratings on affordability, Wi-Fi, coworking spaces, and more. Whether you’re freelancing abroad or planning a creative getaway, find out why Copenhagen is a short-term gem for remote workers.

Amy Suto 11/6/24

Working Remotely in Paris, France

Are you working remotely in Paris, France? Get my travel guide for tips on where to stay, what to do, and what to eat while you’re in Paris! This travel guide is focused on digital nomads but is helpful for all travelers.

Amy Suto 10/21/24

Working Remotely in Providence, Rhode Island

Check out my travel guide for where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in Providence, RI for digital nomads and remote workers! PLUS: a bonus guide for a day trip visit to Salem!

Amy Suto 10/20/24

Working Remotely in Portland, Maine

Looking for recommendations for where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in Portland, Maine? Read my travel blog for tips for digital nomads, remote workers, and other travelers who are visiting Portland, Maine!

Amy Suto 10/9/24

Working Remotely in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Visiting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and need a guide for what to do, where to stay, and what to eat? Read my travel guide for digital nomads to get all the travel tips for Philly!

Kyle Cords 10/9/24

Working Remotely in Venice, Italy

Visiting Venice, Italy? Read my travel guide to get tips on where to stay, how to find the best pasta, and what to do in Venice for remote workers and digital nomads!

Amy Suto 9/30/24

Working Remotely in Vienna, Austria

Traveling to Vienna, Austria? Read my travel guide to learn where to stay, what to do, and what to eat for remote workers and digital nomads visiting Vienna!

Kyle Cords 9/23/24

Working Remotely in Madeira, Portugal

Visiting Madeira, Portugal? Read my travel guide to get tips on where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in Ponta do Sol and Funchal for remote workers and digital nomads!

Amy Suto 9/3/24

Working Remotely in Spitalfields, London, England

Learn what to do, where to stay, and what to eat in the Spitalfields neighborhood of London! This guide focuses on giving tips to digital nomads and remote workers visiting the city.

Amy Suto 8/23/24

Working Remotely in Edinburgh, UK

Want recommendations for what to eat and where to stay in Edinburgh, UK? Check out all my tips for visiting during the Fringe Fest as a digital nomad and remote worker!

Amy Suto 8/2/24

Working Remotely in Krakow, Poland

Thinking about working remotely from Krakow, Poland? Read on to discover my travel tips for digital nomads! My travel guide includes where to stay, what to do, what eat, and more for travelers and digital nomads looking to visit Krakow, Poland.

Amy Suto 7/3/24

Working Remotely in Istanbul, Turkey

Want recommendations for where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in Istanbul, Turkey as a digital nomad or remote worker? My travel guide has all the best tips!

Amy Suto 6/8/24

The Best Travel Credit Cards for Digital Nomads

Thinking about what travel credit card is best for digital nomads? Read my breakdown comparing the Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Reserve and see which one is best for remote workers and digital nomads!

Amy Suto 6/5/24

Working Remotely in Singapore

Are you a digital nomad looking to travel to Singapore? Read my travel guide for tips on where to work, where to stay, and what to eat in Singapore for remote workers and digital nomads!

Amy Suto 5/28/24

Working Remotely in Taipei, Taiwan

My travel guide for Taipei, Taiwan will cover what to eat, what to do, and where to stay in Taipei for digital nomads and remote workers!

Amy Suto 5/21/24

Working Remotely in Tokyo, Japan

Thinking about working remotely in Tokyo as a digital nomad? Read my guide for digital nomads about where to stay, what to do, and what to eat in Tokyo, Japan!

Amy Suto 4/8/24

Working Remotely in Seoul, South Korea

Get my travel guide and learn where to stay, what to eat, and what to do in Seoul, South Korea for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term travelers!

Amy Suto 2/7/24

My Digital Nomad Story

My digital nomad story: how I became a full-time traveler, along with my tips on how to make this lifestyle sustainable.

Amy Suto 2/7/24

Working Remotely in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Read my guide for working remotely and traveling in Buenos Aires, Argentina for digital nomads! Learn where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in the city.

Amy Suto 5/21/23

Digital Nomad Packing List: Carry-On Edition

Wondering what to pack in your carry-on luggage as a digital nomad? Here’s my ultimate packing list with my favorite travel gadgets and packing hacks for digital nomads, remote workers, and other travelers!

Amy Suto 5/7/23

Day in the Life of a Memoir Ghostwriter

Spend a day with me! This post is about what it’s like to spend a day as a freelance memoir ghostwriter working on several books for clients while traveling and working remotely as a digital nomad.

Amy Suto 2/12/23

Working Remotely in San Francisco, CA

Visiting San Francisco? Here’s my travel guide for digital nomads, remote workers, and anyone else visiting the Golden Gate city. Read on to find my top tips for where to stay in San Francisco, where to eat if you’re a vegan, and what to do.

Amy Suto 1/21/23

Working Remotely in London, England

Here are my top tips for digital nomads + remote workers visiting London, England: where to stay, what to eat, what to do — and my review of NFTLondon!

Amy Suto 9/25/22

Working Remotely In Porto, Portugal

Are you a digital nomad looking for a river escape in Portugal? Here are all of my favorite places to eat and things to do in Porto, Portugal for remote workers!

Amy Suto 8/28/22

6 Tips: How to Become a Digital Nomad

Want to learn how to become a digital nomad? Here are my top 6 tips to get you traveling on any budget! Get a remote work job, become a freelance writer, and travel the world.

Amy Suto 8/8/22

Working Remotely in Lisbon, Portugal

Considering working remotely in Lisbon, Portugal as a digital nomad? Here are my top tips for where to stay in Lisbon, what to eat, what to do, and my favorite Airbnb in the historic Alfama neighbhorhood.

Amy Suto 8/1/22

Working Remotely in Brooklyn, New York

Looking to work remotely in Brooklyn? Here’s my perspective as a digital nomad who was actually considering moving to this city — and why I changed my mind!

Hello! 👋 I’m Amy Suto. I’m a bestselling author, creator of the bestselling Substack Make Writing Your Job, and a 7-figure freelance memoir ghostwriter. Subscribe to my newsletter and writing job board to learn how to make writing your job!

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MY NEW BOOK: WRITE FOR MONEY & POWER

Write for Money & Power — book by Amy Suto

The anti-starving-artist's guide to becoming a seven-figure writer.

NEW SERIAL: LET ME BE YOUR GHOST

Let Me Be Your Ghost — a serialized billionaire romance by Amy Suto

My serialized billionaire romance — a ghostwriter with secrets, a CEO with more. Read chapter one free →

MY ROMANTASY NOVEL: THE ASH TRIALS

The deadliest game is remembering who you are.

MY DETECTIVE NOVEL: THE NOMAD DETECTIVE

The Nomad Detective: Volume I — book by Amy Suto

Crime crosses borders, but so does this detective.

MY HOW-TO BOOK: SIX-FIGURE FREELANCE WRITER

Six-Figure Freelance Writer — book by Amy Suto

Work smarter, not harder — without the burnout.

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lately: getting my nails done, going on matcha walks, enjoying the rare SF sun, writing new novel pages☀️✍️

Amy Suto, bestselling author and Substack expert

✍️ another day writing my romantic thriller novel LET ME BE YOUR GHOST — chapters one and two live on Sutoscience 👻 #booktok #thriller #romance #writer #author

✍️ another day in their life as a full time author and Substack writer!

Write your next novel somewhere beautiful! ✍️✨Full list at MakeWritingYourJob

Welcome to 💡 Sutoscience, Julie! Thanks for supporting what I’m building here :)

Thanks so much for becoming a paid subscriber to 💡 Sutoscience, Amy! Looking forward to seeing what you create in the serialized fiction world :)

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to my writing class at the @thelovepotionlibrary yesterday — and thanks to Veena and the team for having me. ❤️📚 I loved nerding out about story structure with you! #class #writersofinstagram

🥹 honestly thank you so much for all your kind words on chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST so far 👻❤️ means the world to me! #booktok #author #writer #bookstagram

Putting yourself out there as a writer is scary but I am a glutton for transparency!! 👻✍️ read chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST now in my profile at Sutoscience #booktok #writer #romance

📕 read chapter one of LET ME BE YOUR GHOST for free at the link in my bio — a romantic thriller you won’t want to put down #bookstagram #romance #darkromance

lately: been going on a lot of brunches on outdoor patios to enjoy the rare sunny weather here in SF ☀️🌱

📕 What do freelance book editors ~ actually ~ do? 👇 Author and editor Allison Lau breaks it down in this clip from our recent interview on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job — watch the full interview below!

One of my favorite parts of my interview with Allison Lau for ✍️ Make Writing Your Job is how she shares what inspired her to dive into writing and start her Substack, Monkey Girl. So many people in the comments of our live feed shared that they had similar experiences to Allison — leaving toxic jobs behind to follow their dreams. In the full interview, Allison shares how she pivoted from scientist to full-time writer — get ready to be inspired :) 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

More great freelance writing advice from Allison Lau from our most recent conversation on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job! 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

I love how Allison Lau describes how she built momentum for her freelance writing career — so much practical advice in my recent interview with her on ✍️ Make Writing Your Job! 👀 Watch the full interview at Make Writing Your Job in my profile.

returning to my 🍵 sunday tea series! 👇 a weekly roundup of curated ideas, links, products, tea, and other recommendations for what you should watch and read to feel inspired as a writer:

📕 first chapter of let me be your ghost up on my substack. it's a moody romantic thriller about individual vs. all-seeing institutions, the stories we tell to survive, the masks we wear to get close to people. but mostly i was like "what if the FBI used ghostwriters as undercover agents and one of them got in too deep with a surveillance tech billionaire" 🙃 👀 read at the link in my bio at my Substack 💡 Sutoscience

coming soon — my new serialized fiction novel, let me be your ghost. subscribe to 💡 sutoscience .com to get the first few chapters free:

✍️ day in the life of a writer / substacker / yoga teacher in San Francisco #writer #author

Stopping by @hellosongtea to do some research on what teas I’ll be offering as part of my yoga & tea event this Wednesday at @thecommons_sf I attended a tea tasting a while back here at Song Tea and they have incredible Chinese and Taiwanese teas. 🫖