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
Piotrek Bodera
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Nomads, what food do you crave from the destinations you've visited? I can't stop thinking about Indonesia's gado-gado.
Time zones stopped being an obstacle the day I learned to write clearly. From the start of my career, I focused on one skill: written communication. Clear emails. Solid documentation. Precise client chats. When your message is crystal clear, calls become optional. That's my leverage. While others struggle
Work never stops when your office is everywhere. That's the trap I fell into as a nomad. No commute means no mental switch between work and life. I learned this the hard way in Bali, answering emails at midnight because “it's just one more thing.” Now
Geo-blocking isn't just about missing your Netflix shows. It cuts deeper for creators like me. For example, in China, Cambodia, Indonesia, my audience can't access YouTube, Spotify, or Instagram. Local policies block them out. That means my content never reaches them. That's why I
The Social Web is happening. One handle. Multiple platforms. No gatekeepers. My @piotrek@nerdontour.net works everywhere. Threads. Mastodon. Ghost. Flipboard. This is how the internet was meant to be. Interoperable, decentralized, diverse. Early days? Absolutely. But I'm thrilled about the possibilities. Follow me wherever you are.
Think of nomading like camping. You pack up, explore the world, and collect experiences. But the tent can come down whenever you want. There's no shame in returning home. I've seen too many nomads force themselves to keep moving when they're clearly done. Do
Teens are ditching social media. Facebook dropped from 71% to 32%. Instagram's stalling. Even TikTok is slowing down. That's wonderful! They see through the ad-driven engagement traps. Instead of endless scrolling, they're choosing Discord hangouts, gaming sessions, and actual face time with friends. That&
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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.
Cycling in Copenhagen 2025
September 16, 2025
Pedaling past royal palaces, sweeping canals, and wind-powered skylines, we discovered Copenhagen’s soul from a bike saddle — seamless trains to Sweden, street food in shipping containers, and lanes built for two wheels. Dive in and ride along on our Danish detour.
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