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
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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&
Las Teresitas beach brought me back to childhood. Golden sand, calm waters, and palm trees created the perfect backdrop for reflection. Tenerife's diversity amazes me every time. From volcanic black sand beaches to this artificial paradise made with Sahara sand in the 1970s. Each shore tells a different
Back in Puerto de la Cruz after two years, and honestly, it feels like coming home. This island keeps pulling me back for three reasons that make it perfect for the nomad life. First, the community. Reuniting with friends who feel like family, even after years apart. The warmth of
Rouen’s gothic spires pierce Normandy’s autumn sky as I stroll around in the local park. Today’s walk also crosses borders — I’m backing Planet Wild’s new push to shield Romania’s virgin forests. Rewilding feels legendary; supporting it feels right. 0:00 /2:58 1× Watch
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Previous PostsInternet and technology in China from a digital nomad perspective
March 5, 2025
Back in 2013 I was briefly in Fuzhou, so I don't consider it as a proper travel experience in China. Therefore, I was excited to be invited by Davide and J for their wedding in Harbin. The tech world is buzzing about Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), their own
Sharing my nomadic story on Colivers Club podcast
February 25, 2025
Back in 2020, Nine Coliving in Tenerife became my base. I met my best friends in this coliving. Regardless of the distances, we stay in touch and meet all over the globe. Ramón, Sole and César are all part of our ex-Niners community. And now, I am the guest on
Why I migrated Nerd on Tour from WordPress to Ghost Pro
February 18, 2025
Over two decades ago, I started blogging on Blogger. That was the time when I was excited about all things Google. Then self-hosted WordPress appeared on my radar and developing sites became my job, with occasional publishing blog posts on the side. Thing is, that I fell into the abyss
3 Privacy-focused AI no-code tools I use every day
February 11, 2025
Privacy isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival skill for digital nomads like us who navigate an increasingly intrusive online world. From search engines to AI assistants, everything we use collects breadcrumbs of our lives, building profiles that often feel unsettlingly personal. That’s why I’ve curated
How to start digital nomading in 2025?
February 4, 2025
If you’re reading this, you’re already working in a distributed workplace. Around 22% of workers in the US are remote. This number should be similar in Europe and the rest of the world, which means that around 1 in 5 people earn a living on a laptop. Your
How to convert any newsletter into a personal RSS feed?
November 26, 2024
In a world dominated by algorithmic content, RSS feeds offer a way to reclaim control over your digital consumption. In this blog post, I highlight a smart solution to newsletter clutter using open-source tools, Kill The Newsletter and SimpleLogin, to transform emails into RSS feeds. This setup keeps inboxes clean
Lorenzo Simonini – The Extra-national Sailing Slowmad (slow-moving nomad)
November 19, 2024
Lorenzo’s journey from a traditional corporate career to embracing life as a sailing slowmad with his family is both inspiring and adventurous. After a successful career in electrical engineering, including stints in Silicon Valley and France, Lorenzo and his wife, Yuko, decided to pursue a dream of living on
SimpleLogin: open-source email masking to increase your cybersecurity
October 22, 2024
Looking for a way to boost your online security and keep your email safe from data breaches? SimpleLogin offers an open-source solution to help you protect your privacy by generating email aliases. Instead of exposing your primary email address, SimpleLogin allows you to create unique email addresses for every site
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