If you want to travel and English is not your first language, learn it. I’m Polish, and classroom English was always a challenge. Yet, watching movies with subtitles and playing video games was enough to start my journey. Then, at 18, I did my first solo trip to Dublin,
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Similarly to Nomadic Matt, I also started traveling before the iPhone. This constraint allowed me to develop timeless skills: 1. Reading maps—which helps me find any location, even in the most unfamiliar territories. 2. Asking locals for help—politely reaching out to anyone, even with a language barrier—addresses
For most of my life I was tall and slender. I avoided the gym because, in my mind, it was all about machines. Machines I can’t fit in, and therefore I can’t bulk up. Then, I discovered free weights. As silly as it sounds, that actually gave me
Perpetual travel forces you to continually count the weight of your luggage. Here's how I keep my check-in weight intact: - Using soap bar and shampoo bar instead of liquid equivalents - Wearing quick-dry breathable clothes - Cutting out all labels What are your ways to trim down
Community colivings are like family-run restaurants. The owners' passion and dedication instill the vibe that resonates with guests. That's why once I find them, a return to them over and over. And if you too are nomading and seeking like-minded individuals, there's no better place
When I was 25 I did my longest solo trip. For 6 months I was traveling from Japan, across South East Asia, Australia and New Zealand. That was the experience that allowed me to learn about myself. Which is the most important knowledge. If you're in your 20s
SafetyWing is testing the waters of a Network State with their new “Nomad Citizen”. It's the long-awaited upgrade. Think corporate benefits but for the location-independent: a debit card that handles medical bills, income protection for job loss or illness, plus parental leave and community benefits. I’ve relied
DJI Neo is a really cool tiny drone. I was hyped when I bought it. Yet, I literally used it for 5 minutes. That's because most travel destinations ban all drones or require high fees and written permissions. It's just too much effort. I'm
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