7 essential apps for international road warriors

Desks Near Me

As a freelance writer, I don't have a lot of overhead. I don't need an office, or even a desk, to do my work. But not everyone is so lucky--plenty of people need meeting spaces to meet with clients or collaborate with colleagues, and hey, some people just work better in an office environment.

Desks Near Me is a handy app for finding various work spaces when you're overseas. The free app, which is available for iOS and also has a web version, lets you search for "desks near you." The app uses your phone's GPS to locate nearby work spaces, but you can also manually enter in your location. You can filter for price (free to $200 and up), number of desks (from one to 10 or more), and amenities, such as 24-hour access, child-friendly spaces, or business equipment like fax machines and copiers.

"Desks" are listed by type--you'll find a lot of conference rooms, private offices, and shared workspaces, especially if you're looking in the United States. International offerings are less impressive, but still there: I found a small meeting room in Seoul renting for just 2,000 won (about $20) an hour. You can book a desk directly through the app, or you can call the provider for more information, assuming you have phone service.

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