Most digital nomads confuse business with progress. After working across a dozen countries, I found three systems that work. Deep Work blocks: 2-hour chunks, single project, zero distractions. Calendar tracking: I log every hour to see where my week actually goes. Monday reviews: I analyze time leaks and adjust. Productivity
Piotrek Bodera
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I use this 3-step process every time I travel to a new destination and need a local SIM. Step 1: Verify the list of most reliable local telcos Step 2: Compare rates at eSIMDB vs my current prepaid roaming deals vs Perplexity eSIM recs Step 3: Pick the best option
Years of nomadic life taught me vital skills: 1. Self-reliant organization Visa issues, missed flights, lost bookings. You solve problems independently in unfamiliar places. 2. Curiosity opens doors Ask genuine questions to understand cultures and build lasting relationships. 3. Clear writing keeps you connected Your remote work success runs on
Forget the home office narrative. Remote work means: - no cramped cubicles - no draining office politics - no daily 3-hour commuting You can work from Antarctica, the Australian Outback, middle of the Pacific Ocean, or even the ISS. Anywhere with internet becomes your office. Location stops mattering when you
I realized it’s been a while since I properly introduced myself, so here goes: I’m Piotrek, I create content about meaningful relationships, remote work, and travel adventures, all while striving for work-life balance. All of it is for my fellow digital nomads. Whether you’ve been here a
Don't pick your first nomad destination just because everyone else did. Skip the Bali and Chiang Mai hype. Instead, match your first remote work spot to what actually matters. Time zones that overlap with your work hours. Food you can enjoy eating daily. Weather your body can handle.
Most remote workers are still chained to timezones. I built my work differently. I can work any 8 hours in any timezone. This means I keep my productive routine in Tokyo, Lisbon, or wherever I land next. The secret? I focus on async work and clear written communication. My clients
After years chasing the ultralight dream, I learned packing isn't about extremes. I cut labels from every shirt and wear only quick-dry fabrics to keep my check-in under 20 kg. But some bulky things earn their space. Like yoga mat that travels everywhere for my daily practice. Life
Projects
Rejection and realization
November 18, 2025A compelling job offer. Multiple interview rounds. Then rejection. But instead of disappointment, I felt relief. That's when I realized: I've always chosen autonomy over contracts.
Nerdontour.net is my hub in the Social Web
November 11, 2025
One home for articles, vlogs, podcasts, and notes—no embeds, spy pixels, or geo-blocks. Follow @piotrek@nerdontour.net from Threads, Mastodon, or Ghost and see why the open, messy Fediverse beats the big platforms.
Icod: brunch under an ancient tree in Tenerife 2025
October 28, 2025
The mythical Drago Millenario bleeds red sap when cut and has stood for over 1,000 years. Beyond this ancient Dragon Tree lies a magical botanical garden filled with aromatic herbs, endemic lizards, and sweeping Atlantic views.
Yellow Submarine in Tenerife: Face-to-Face with Fish 2025
October 21, 2025
150 years after Verne's Nautilus, I boarded a real electric submarine in Tenerife. No diving course needed — just 60 EUR to descend 30 meters. Through acrylic viewports, stingrays played in divers' bubbles while tropical fish surrounded us.
Masca: breathtaking views in a small village in Tenerife 2025
October 14, 2025
Masca is Tenerife's most impressive location. Narrow winding roads descend to a small village at 650 m, surrounded by spectacular mountains forming a V-shape valley. I've returned countless times since 2020—the breathtaking views, colorful houses, and a hidden vegetarian gem make it unforgettable.
Garachico — lovely volcanic town in Tenerife 2025
October 7, 2025
Five years since tour managing, I returned to show my partner Tenerife's magic. Garachico delivered spectacular sunsets and a surprise: volcano evacuation drill with emergency iPhone alert.
Tenerife Reunions 2025
September 30, 2025
Five weeks across your exciting parts of Europe, but nothing beats the sunny embrace of Tenerife. Catching up with nomad friends, ocean swims, and island life made me feel at home again. Discover why Tenerife steals my heart every time!
Reunions in Rouen & Paris 2025
September 23, 2025
Stroll Rouen’s timber-framed lanes, clash coffee cultures with chain-smoking boomers, then leap to Paris for veggie fusion and long-lost friends — all in one whirlwind of gothic façades, quiche surprises and crunchy mushroom tonkatsu.
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