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From Polish to Pro: How Travel Transformed My English Skills

If you want to travel and English is not your first language, learn it. I’m Polish, and classroom English was always a challenge. Yet, watching movies with subtitles and playing video games was enough to start my journey. Then, at 18, I did my first solo trip to Dublin,

Timeless Travel Skills: Navigating Without Your iPhone

Similarly to Nomadic Matt, I also started traveling before the iPhone. This constraint allowed me to develop timeless skills: 1. Reading maps—which helps me find any location, even in the most unfamiliar territories. 2. Asking locals for help—politely reaching out to anyone, even with a language barrier—addresses

How Free Weights Transformed My Body: A Journey to Confidence and Strength

For most of my life I was tall and slender. I avoided the gym because, in my mind, it was all about machines. Machines I can’t fit in, and therefore I can’t bulk up. Then, I discovered free weights. As silly as it sounds, that actually gave me

Travel Light: Essential Tips to Keep Your Luggage Check-in Weight Intact

Perpetual travel forces you to continually count the weight of your luggage. Here's how I keep my check-in weight intact: - Using soap bar and shampoo bar instead of liquid equivalents - Wearing quick-dry breathable clothes - Cutting out all labels What are your ways to trim down

Discover the Charm of Community Colivings: Where Passion Meets Connection

Community colivings are like family-run restaurants. The owners' passion and dedication instill the vibe that resonates with guests. That's why once I find them, a return to them over and over. And if you too are nomading and seeking like-minded individuals, there's no better place

Discovering Yourself: The Power of Long-Term Solo Travel in Your 20s and 30s

When I was 25 I did my longest solo trip. For 6 months I was traveling from Japan, across South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. That was the experience that allowed me to learn about myself. Which is the most important knowledge. If you're in your 20s

SafetyWing Launches 'Nomad Citizen': A New Era for Location-Independent Workers

SafetyWing is testing the waters of a Network State with their new “Nomad Citizen”. It's the long-awaited upgrade. Think corporate benefits but for the location-independent: a debit card that handles medical bills, income protection for job loss or illness, plus parental leave and community benefits. I’ve relied

Why I ditched my DJI Neo drone for a selfie stick and iPhone on travel

DJI Neo is a really cool tiny drone. I was hyped when I bought it. Yet, I literally used it for 5 minutes. That's because most travel destinations ban all drones or require high fees and written permissions. It's just too much effort. I'm

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World Expo is Countries Theme Park — Osaka 2025

December 2, 2025
World Expo is Countries Theme Park — Osaka 2025

Where France dazzled with Louis Vuitton spheres, Korea's laser cube felt like Beat Saber IRL, and Poland served Grandma's kompot. Countries competed for attention like in a theme park—and it worked. Plus, the world's largest wooden ring.

Three role models

November 25, 2025
Three role models

At 37, my heroes shifted from Jackie Chan to three wealth builders. Ben Thompson, Mr. Money Mustache, and Justin Welsh show how expertise, consistency, and the right attitude create financial freedom.

Rejection and realization

November 18, 2025
Rejection and realization

A 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
Nerdontour.net is my hub in the Social Web

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
Icod: brunch under an ancient tree in Tenerife 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
Yellow Submarine in Tenerife: Face-to-Face with Fish 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: breathtaking views in a small village in Tenerife 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
Garachico — lovely volcanic town in Tenerife 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.

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