Don't pick your first nomad destination just because everyone else did. Skip the Bali and Chiang Mai hype. Instead, match your first remote work spot to what actually matters. Time zones that overlap with your work hours. Food you can enjoy eating daily. Weather your body can handle.
Piotrek Bodera
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Most remote workers are still chained to timezones. I built my work differently. I can work any 8 hours in any timezone. This means I keep my productive routine in Tokyo, Lisbon, or wherever I land next. The secret? I focus on async work and clear written communication. My clients
After years chasing the ultralight dream, I learned packing isn't about extremes. I cut labels from every shirt and wear only quick-dry fabrics to keep my check-in under 20 kg. But some bulky things earn their space. Like yoga mat that travels everywhere for my daily practice. Life
Nomads, what food do you crave from the destinations you've visited? I can't stop thinking about Indonesia's gado-gado.
Time zones stopped being an obstacle the day I learned to write clearly. From the start of my career, I focused on one skill: written communication. Clear emails. Solid documentation. Precise client chats. When your message is crystal clear, calls become optional. That's my leverage. While others struggle
Work never stops when your office is everywhere. That's the trap I fell into as a nomad. No commute means no mental switch between work and life. I learned this the hard way in Bali, answering emails at midnight because “it's just one more thing.” Now
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
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.
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Previous PostsChip War – Information Age industry that drives the world order
April 19, 2023
If you’re passionate about computers, then you probably understand their architecture. On the most fundamental level, it’s a machine with a plethora of transistors. This man-made product invented in the USA after the Second World War started an Information Age. And “Chip War: The Fight for the World’
Anne Kuppens – passionate community-driven founder of Nine Coliving in Tenerife
December 24, 2022
A healthy, thriving community is the most important quality for Anne Kuppens, the owner and founder of Nine Coliving in Tenerife. I had a privilege to experience it and befriend many nomads by staying for over a year at this magical place. In our conversation we talked about Anne’s
New kind of satellite connectivity in iPhone 14
October 18, 2022
Apple understands that their flagship mobile device has to offer groundbreaking features. Therefore, it’s refreshing to see an entirely new satellite functionality that combines dedicated built-in antenna, data compression and software stack. This currently delimited offering is a glimpse into the future of smartphones connectivity. Introduction of smart satellite
eSIM only iPhone 14 – Apple's bold push
September 27, 2022
On September 7th, 2022 Apple announced the new iPhone 14. With it, they introduced two big shifts in terms of smartphone connectivity. From now on, iPhones will only support eSIM and will have entirely new satellite functionality. This article focuses on iPhone 14 eSIM implications for digital nomads. SIM tray
Decentralize your web3 internet presence
September 6, 2022
If web3 foundation lies in decentralization, why do so many projects rely on centralized web2 platforms? It seems that the “revolution” promised by every other web3 project uses tools that are notoriously prone to centralized abuse. In the form of paywalls, censorship and surveillance capitalism. Here are some decentralized web2
eSIM – the next big thing for the Internet
August 30, 2022
Being always connected should be an option, not a struggle. The plastic chip we call SIM has been essential for mobile phone adoption by the majority of human population. But because it grew on top of national telecoms it inherited many issues that date back to Graham Bell – the inventor
Becoming a Portuguese Resident
August 23, 2022
Poland, the country where I was born, joined the European Union in 2004. Since then, I’m fortunate to travel and work in all member countries without restrictions. Due to worsening Polish political situation and war in Ukraine I needed to reevaluate my international setup. After contemplating I decided to
Default to English Language – minimalism in practice
June 21, 2022
Sometimes hard decisions can unlock new possibilities. That’s how I feel about resigning from creating new content in Polish language. While it would be great to offer my creations in my mother tongue, it is simply too much overhead. I strive for minimalism, and with this one hard decision,
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