Traditional banks are failing digital nomads. That is why the new move by Revolut is so promising. They are partnering with Polygon (POL) to power borderless payments. This utilizes native crypto technology to bypass outdated financial systems. It means significantly lower fees and faster international transfers for us. Crucially, it
Piotrek Bodera
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Hard truth: remote work can't replace office banter. Therefore, you must be proactive about friendships. Especially the local ones. Digital freedom shouldn't mean social isolation. That's how you address loneliness.
UNPOPULAR OPINION: The best part of nomading isn’t the tourist attractions. It’s the random café you worked from just because they played great tunes. Or the helpful stranger who lend you charger when your phone was dying. Such moments you could never plan for.
The more you nomading, the more you realize how many more cool destinations there are.
What I love about Kuala Lumpur, pt. 245: How easy it is to order Grab food and work remotely.
Most digital nomads confuse business with progress. After working across a dozen countries, I found three systems that work. Deep Work blocks: 2-hour chunks, single project, zero distractions. Calendar tracking: I log every hour to see where my week actually goes. Monday reviews: I analyze time leaks and adjust. Productivity
I use this 3-step process every time I travel to a new destination and need a local SIM. Step 1: Verify the list of most reliable local telcos Step 2: Compare rates at eSIMDB vs my current prepaid roaming deals vs Perplexity eSIM recs Step 3: Pick the best option
Years of nomadic life taught me vital skills: 1. Self-reliant organization Visa issues, missed flights, lost bookings. You solve problems independently in unfamiliar places. 2. Curiosity opens doors Ask genuine questions to understand cultures and build lasting relationships. 3. Clear writing keeps you connected Your remote work success runs on
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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
Yolla – 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?
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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
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