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
Piotrek Bodera
122 posts
Don't pick your first nomad destination just because everyone else did. Skip the Bali and Chiang Mai hype. Instead, match your first remote work spot to what actually matters. Time zones that overlap with your work hours. Food you can enjoy eating daily. Weather your body can handle.
Most remote workers are still chained to timezones. I built my work differently. I can work any 8 hours in any timezone. This means I keep my productive routine in Tokyo, Lisbon, or wherever I land next. The secret? I focus on async work and clear written communication. My clients
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
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
Projects
Previous PostsBackblaze: 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.
Tokyo Trip 2025: Yokohama, Harry Potter Studios & Narita Temple
July 8, 2025
Among Japan enthusiasts, two subgroups emerge. The ecstatic pop-culture diehards and the mellow admirers of traditional culture. Since I grew up as the first one and now lean more to the other, I'm so glad that Tokyo can deliver both in a heartbeat.
Tokyo Trip 2025: Shinjuku, Meiji Jingu Inner Garden, teamLab
July 1, 2025
Because of being a major international airport, Tokyo has always been my first stop in Japan. This city lives up to its fame, so it was great to be back. Yet, in an entirely new arrangement.
Walking the Great Wall, thrills at Universal Studios Beijing & visiting the Forbidden City
May 13, 2025
Beijing, the 22 million strong capital of Cathay, was my next destination. We danced in Harbin's Stalin Park, slid giant ice sculptures, and celebrated J and Davide's marriage. Beijing offered further immersion into Chinese culture. Both the ancient and the ultra-modern ones. Rude Air China staff
Mateusz Urbanowicz – Polish artist of “Your Name” anime & Tokyo Storefronts watercolor book on freelancing and animation
April 8, 2025
Mateusz Urbanowicz is a Polish artist living in Japan. And in this conversation, you'll learn all the details about he's wonderful journey from Poland to Japan and then to CoMix Wave Films. One of the big anime studios, renowned for “Your Name”. The anime that at
NHR Portuguese residency 3 years later
March 25, 2025
At the end of 2021 I got intrigued with Pieter Levels' Rebase project. He's a Dutch solopreneur, known for successful web projects. And Rebase was an “immigration-as-a-service” for foreigners interested in Portuguese residency. Furthermore, Pieter was going through the process himself, so it was great to see
Harbin in China is the Russian city North of North Korea
March 18, 2025
During my stay in Tenerife, Spain, I met a lovely couple. Davide is an Italian from Sicily, and J is Chinese, living in Europe for a long time. We enjoyed each other's company tremendously. Therefore, I was delighted to be invited to their wedding in China. The celebration
Subscribe to Nomad Tuesday
Join hundreds of digital nomads for recommendations, resources, and stories to enrich your journey around the globe.