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
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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&
Building a location-independent business isn't about escaping the office. It's about designing freedom on your terms. I've learned that remote income requires: 1. Globally universal skills. 2. Clients who value results over presence. 3. Systems that run without you. The digital nomad lifestyle sounds
Medical crises don't wait for convenient timing. I learned this the hard way. Here's what works: keep digital copies of prescriptions and insurance cards in encrypted cloud storage. Register with your embassy. Have a local emergency number list saved offline. Most importantly, stay in touch of
The biggest mistake digital nomads make is treating trip planning like a vacation itinerary. You need a system that accounts for visa runs, tax residency, banking requirements, and flight logistics. I learned this while acquiring Portuguese residency, running LTD in the UK, while hopping around Asia. Now I map routes
Wise and Revolut finally send monthly statements. Makes tracking spending ridiculously easy. If these fintech apps suddenly collapse, I've got my financial backup. Never thought I'd salute bank paperwork, but responsible money management requires it.
Revolut got MiCA license. Crypto on the app now has EU protection standards. No more intermediaries, just direct transactions with Revolut. This means clearer fees and better safeguards for your assets. Plus exchange up to 500 000 EUR in stablecoins monthly without exchange fees. As a digital nomad managing crypto
Tenerife has plenty of stunning beaches. Yet, as I'm getting older, I start to appreciate being with trees even more. The pine forests of Corona Forestal create a unique microclimate. Milder temperatures, a fresh breeze, and this subtle sound you hear? It's not the ocean, it&
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Previous PostsOne 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.
Backblaze: set it and forget it laptop backup for digital nomads
July 29, 2025
Every digital nomad knows the laptop is the heart of work and life. One accident or failure can erase it all. I've tested backups from external drives to cloud storage. Here, I share the approach that stopped my data worries, so you can focus on adventures.
Ramón Morcillo – Mapmelon co-founder is popularizing community colivings & nomading the globe
July 15, 2025
Piotrek Bodera sits down with Ramón Morcillo, co-founder of Mapmelon, for an inspiring conversation about the digital nomad lifestyle, the rise of co-livings, and building community on the road.
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