I know this may feel like a personal note on a blog about nomading. Yet it's a step change in my journey. Loneliness affects many of us now. And dating apps feel more like addictive doom scrolling, but I found the love of my life! We tied the knot on the 7th of November 2026 in Kuala Lumpur.
Why did we get married in Malaysia?
I've been visiting Southeast Asia since 2013. While Bali, Bangkok, and Da Nang appeal to many, it's Malaysia that I found most accommodating. The combination of food variety, brilliant weather, fast internet, and a 90-day visa-on-arrival made it a regular destination.
Then, in January 2024, I met Arvina. She’s Indian Malaysian Catholic, and we share the same values and passions. Family and healthy relationships are essential for both of us. We both love to travel. On the surface, some would anticipate cultural differences between us. Actually, we get along better with each other, than with anyone else.
After a year of dating, we got engaged in Japan, our favorite travel destination. Since Kuala Lumpur is Arvina’s hometown, we organized our wedding here.
Nomading doesn’t have to be lonely
Solo adventurer is a common trope. Literature, movies, video games, and now social media romanticize it. Yet, I firmly believe that nomading is not equal to solitude.
For a while, I enjoyed exploring the world alone. However, the pandemic exposed to me how crucial relationships are. After many misadventures and working on myself, my heart was ready. That’s when I met Arvina.
Moreover, we now know many nomading couples. Despite geopolitical tensions, cultural differences, and everyday challenges, they thrive. We are blessed to call them our friends.
Piotrek Bodera
J and Davide are one of our international nomad couples we are proud to call friends
What does it mean for the Nerd on Tour?
For close to 20 years, I have been on the road. Organizing trips for other people and myself became my second nature. Before the term digital nomad became popular, I used mobile devices and the Internet to work from anywhere. Now, I’m ready for the next chapter.
While we plan more traveling, we dream of having a base. Somewhere, we can call home, and setup our office. A place that will help me further develop my podcast. And for Arvina to allow her to comfortably work remotely.
In fact, we plan to record a special episode of the Nerd on Tour Podcast together. Both of us traveled a long way to find one another. So we want to share how it happened. What qualities assured us of long-term companionship. And hopefully, our story could help other digital nomads find their soulmates.
Thank you for being part of our adventure.
See you next Tuesday.
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