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Breaking Barriers: How Geo-Blocking Limits Creators and Global Reach

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

Unleashing the Social Web: One Handle, Endless Possibilities Across Platforms

The Social Web is happening. One handle. Multiple platforms. No gatekeepers. My @piotrek@nerdontour.net works everywhere. Threads. Mastodon. Ghost. Flipboard. This is how the internet was meant to be. Interoperable, decentralized, diverse. Early days? Absolutely. But I'm thrilled about the possibilities. Follow me wherever you are.

Nomading: Explore the World, Create Memories, and Know When to Return Home

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

Teens Ditch Social Media for Real Connections and Healthier Habits

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&

Design Your Freedom: Build a Thriving Location-Independent Business

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

Essential Tips for Handling Medical Emergencies Abroad

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

Key Mistakes Digital Nomads Make: Planning Beyond Just Vacations

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

Fintech Insights: Why Monthly Statements Boost Your Spending Awareness

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.

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Yolla – the best Skype alternative for digital nomads

March 12, 2025
Yolla – the best Skype alternative for digital nomads

Skype was indeed revolutionary when it launched in 2003. Free calls over the Internet, were a starting alternative to significantly expensive international calls over the phone. Yet, by the late 2010s the world embraced smartphones, and I too switched to mobile-first phone apps like Yolla. I actually wrote about Yolla

Internet and technology in China from a digital nomad perspective

March 5, 2025
Internet and technology in China from a digital nomad perspective

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
Sharing my nomadic story on Colivers Club podcast

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
Why I migrated Nerd on Tour from WordPress to Ghost Pro

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
3 Privacy-focused AI no-code tools I use every day

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
How to start digital nomading in 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
How to convert any newsletter into a personal RSS feed?

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 Simonini – The Extra-national Sailing Slowmad (slow-moving nomad)

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

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