UNPOPULAR OPINION: The best part of nomading isn’t the tourist attractions. It’s the random café you worked from just because they played great tunes. Or the helpful stranger who lend you charger when your phone was dying. Such moments you could never plan for.
Piotrek Bodera
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The more you nomading, the more you realize how many more cool destinations there are.
What I love about Kuala Lumpur, pt. 245: How easy it is to order Grab food and work remotely.
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
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
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Previous PostsReunions 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.
One week in Vienna in 2025
September 9, 2025
From soaring above Prater in a sunset swing to tapping my iPhone to tip our storyteller guide, Vienna felt like a love letter to thrill-seekers and history buffs alike. Continue reading to check out my nomad friend’s 6th reunion, chase Habsburg echoes, and film “Walking with Piotrek” in Schönbrunn.
Visiting Poland in 2025
September 2, 2025
Back in Poland after years away felt like unlocking a new Euro gem: views from Warsaw’s Palace, horseshooves echoing Kraków cobbles, Auschwitz’s hush, sugar-dusted pączki in Katowice, gnome hunts in Wrocław, glitchy trains, tap-to-pay ease, and pierogi-powered reunions. Hop in and taste the ride.
Through the stomach, to the heart — tasting Polish delicacies
August 26, 2025
Nostalgia meets wanderlust as I guide my partner — wide-eyed and hungry — through Poland’s bar mleczny ritual: steaming soups, delicous pierogi, tangy kompot. Each bite rekindles my own roots while weaving hers. Check how “through the stomach to the heart” becomes more than a saying.
European reunions and new tools
August 19, 2025
Roller-coaster years: pandemic, Ukraine war, moves from Tenerife to Kuala Lumpur—and now we’re finally back in Poland! Follow our family reunions, vegan eats in Warsaw, and the digital tools (Ghost 6.0, Hey email) that turbo-charge full-time nomading.
1-2-3 Backup Method: a simpler version of the 3-2-1 backup
August 12, 2025
Data loss still hurts—but backups need to match how we really live: mobile, cloud‑first, and always on the move. Discover the 1‑2‑3 Backup Method: every 1 file, 2 copies, 3 places. Simple, flexible, and built for nomads, it keeps your work and memories safe—wherever life takes you.
One month in Da Nang
August 5, 2025
We spent a wonderful time in Da Nang! Loved relaxing at our quiet apartment, exploring sandy beaches, and discovering tasty vegetarian cuisine. Beyond famous sights, our highlights were gaming sessions and an incredible herbal spa.
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