How am I honing self-awareness? By exploring. Literally by roaming the globe for the past 20 years. Figuratively by trying new things, activities, friendships. There's no better knowledge than what makes you tick.
Piotrek Bodera
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Drum and bass dominated my work soundtrack in 2024. Last year I discovered the calming yet focusing effect of nature soundtracks. Now I can't imagine workday without ocean breeze. What keeps you up at work?
The sun is my clock. Back in my hometown in Poland, I was groggy for 9 months a year. Permanent cloudy weather affected my mood and productivity. Now, when I can choose to be in sunny Malaysia, Spain or Australia, I'm energetic and awake. That's one
Do you have a friend, who despite living in the same neighborhood never has time to hang out? 8 years ago I became nomadic full-time and realized that true friends always make the time. We can be continents apart, yet we strive to find quality time. For a funny firechat,
Asking about the best digital nomad destination is like asking about the best car. It doesn't exist. However, it's possible to find answer to a more personalized question. In my case, what's the warm and sunny location with digital nomads in their 30s who
Staying in touch is a skill. I used to think that my long-term travel tarnished connections with family and friends. But then I started paying attention to when and how I reach out to them. Christmas postcards, video birthday wishes, regular chats over the phone. These are meaningful exchanges that
I’ve never had a car, property, or a mortgage. But I lived as an expat in 5 countries, visited 65+ cities, and built a sustainable location-independent career. All thanks to the travel bug I got early on. The digital nomad lifestyle is achievable if you dare to make hard
Living in another country gives you better perspective than any book or movie could. Daily interactions with the locals allow you to form your own view instead of relying on someone's else opinion. Most importantly, you realize that we all have stereotypes in our heads. They are often
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Previous PostsThrough 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.
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.
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