Fajar Siddiq – From Pro Yo-Yo to Digital Nomad – Thoughtful Leader in the Maker Community (#1)

This is the very first deep conversation recorded for the Nerd on Tour Podcast. I couldn't ask for a better guest than Fajar Siddiq. A known influencer in the Maker Community, who is always there for you to support, provide feedback and help to get customers for your bootstrapped project. Fajar lives in the culturally dense and diverse Singapore and whenever possible he's visiting nearby countries with his laptop and yo-yo. Let's dig into the digital nomad topics with Fajar Siddiq!

TransferWise for Tour Operators – fast and cost-effective international payments

International travel is a timeless experience. Adventurous stories written in books and blogs or beautifully presented in videos and social media encourage us to cross borders and seas. Travelers who value their time, choose to buy prepared packages and we the tourism professionals are here to help them. Particularly if you run a tour operator business you know how important are the international business relationships to facilitate a great service for tourists. This article is specifically about optimizing money transfers across the borders.

Stranded Abroad: Guide for Digital Nomads and Travelers affected by the coronavirus

I'm one of over a billion people that travel. Moreover, I work in the tourism industry and the global spread of the new virus is partly caused by the freedom of movement we have had. COVID-19 pandemic is (according to the history) a once in a century occurrence. Beyond worries of family health and global economic implications, this situation creates another serious layer of complications for all digital nomads, travelers and economic migrants. This article is a summary of practices and tools to help you during this period.

What is Storytelling Guide to Internet Presence?

In the origin story, I shared my travel experiences that shaped the idea behind Nerd on Tour. Now begins a new chapter. Last few years showed me what is working and what direction I want to go. The core of my actions is explained in the catchphrase: Storytelling Guide to Internet Presence. Let me tell you more about it.

Lycamobile – the best operator for travellers in Europe

Summer in Italy in 2009 was the beginning of my work as a tour operator representative. For about five months I took care of tourists at the Adriatic coast. Besides working in the field - conducting trips, meeting with customers and agencies - I had a lot of office responsibilities. Without mobile phones and mobile Internet, it wouldn't be possible to do my work and stay in touch with headquarter in Poland.

Why should you have a website?

If an alien civilization scanned planet Earth, the complex network of machines connected with wires and radio waves would probably not impress them. However, assuming they are curious beings, they would notice how tremendous influence those interconnected machines have on the whole human species. Before we make our first contact, let's learn why should you keep your own spot in the marvellous achievement we call the Internet.

Global Game Jam: 10 reasons to participate

Every year, at the end of January thousands nerds around the world will meet to participate in the extraordinary event. Global Game Jam is a truly global gathering focused on game creation. PC games, mobile games, any games. Every gamer, who has ever dreamed to develop their own game, should go to globalgamejam.org.

LTD in the UK – British company finances

Once you solidify your business idea, learn about the basics and register LTD in Companies House, it's time to handle the cash flow. From where and how payments for services and products will be coming to you? Where will you keep business funds? How to manage and move them to your private account? This article is just about that.

LTD in the UK – How to set up a business in Great Britain?

At the time, when I was setting up my company in 2014, the online form was complex and detailed. The subpages with LTD guides were also, a bit different. As everything on the Internet, the Companies House portal is in constant development. Therefore, following screenshots and guide steps can differ from the most current version. Treat this article is like a road sign and not like a precise navigation.