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
Piotrek Bodera
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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.
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 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.
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Previous PostsYolla – the best Skype alternative for digital nomads
March 12, 2025
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
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
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