Great article. Some points I recognize: I work remotely (post-doctoral fellow & team development consultant), while raising 4 kids. I mostly enjoy the time I save by not having to commute to work.

Have you heard about workfrom.co ? There isn’t much of a presence in Europe, at least not in my current home town (Maastricht), but it has helped me to get out of the house and work at cafes. There is the opportunity to meet others (if there are other remote workers in your town).
I’m also part of a group that hosts virtual co-working sessions. These are great for chit-chatting.