Why do quick friendships feel hollow? Because there's no such thing as a quick friendship. We may feel kinship, be intrigued, and even spend the best evening with a newly met person. But real friendship needs time and repetition.

One cable to rule them all. After 2 years of testing across continents, the Rolling Square inCharge XL 6-in-1 still surprises me. Charges everything from MacBooks (100W!) to rechargeable AA batteries to old PS4 controllers.

It's not about being introverted or extroverted. We all strive for meaningful connections. Yet, only with self-awareness we can learn how such a connection looks like.

You're not weird for craving deeper connections as a nomad — you're human

Solo trip is not equal to being alone. The same as traveling in a group is not equal to being part of the community. Yet, reaching out and staying in touch guarantee good relationships.

Feeling lonely doesn't mean you chose the wrong nomadic lifestyle.

The medieval monks were in many ways similar to digital nomads. They were able to travel on long pilgrimages, visiting new countries, learning languages while carrying small bags. What kept them going was the support of strong community. Foster your nomad community, as they are your support.

Why do so many digital nomads, despite having great freedom, feel isolated?

Do you remember the people or the places more?

Remote work, exciting destinations, fast internet, etc. — these are all easy to find. The one thing that's a true challenge for nomads is friendship. The good news is that the more you work on it, the better your staying-in-touch skills will become.

I changed my mind on eSIM-only iPhones. 2022 me: Phone 14 eSIM? Bad for nomads 2026 me: asks friend to bring iPhone 17 Pro from Japan Why I switched: - Travel eSIMs now $3/week - 2-hr better battery life than sim-tray - Stays cool in South East Asia heat - 900 MYR cheaper than in Malaysia

Go and send a DM as a reply to your buddy's IG story. That's my most effective tip to stay in touch with nomad friends. It works every time because people share their key life moments as stories. And it's a great opener for longer convos!

Digital nomading doesn't have to be in Bali, with soy lattes and all-nighters in a 24/7 coworking. It can be morning stroll in a Swedish village, with hot chocolate and boardgame afternoons in community coliving. The key is to find out what makes you tick. Try both, and then follow your heart.

It's the time in the week when I go out for a 2-hour stroll in the park. Because nothing relaxes me more than quality time in nature. How do you recharge your batteries?

Action-adventure games like Zelda the Wind Waker, Uncharted, and Assassin's Creed inspire me to travel. Early on I discovered that exploration mixed with the sense of wonder is what drives me. So I keep on discovering new digital and physical worlds. What inspires you to travel?

How am I honing self-awareness? By exploring. Literally by roaming the globe for the past 20 years. Figuratively by trying new things, activities, friendships. There's no better knowledge than what makes you tick.

Drum and bass dominated my work soundtrack in 2024. Last year I discovered the calming yet focusing effect of nature soundtracks. Now I can't imagine workday without ocean breeze. What keeps you up at work?

The sun is my clock. Back in my hometown in Poland, I was groggy for 9 months a year. Permanent cloudy weather affected my mood and productivity. Now, when I can choose to be in sunny Malaysia, Spain or Australia, I'm energetic and awake. That's one of many perks of location-independent async work.

I’ve never had a car, property, or a mortgage. But I lived as an expat in 5 countries, visited 65+ cities, and built a sustainable location-independent career. All thanks to the travel bug I got early on. The digital nomad lifestyle is achievable if you dare to make hard choices.

This feeling when I earned extra 150 USD for a rapid web dev project. My long-term client was being pressured by the web hosting to pay silly fees for a feature that was free for years. Instead, I proposed to build a new site on Carrd that works 10x faster, looks great, and is easier to manage.

How to Be Perfect is brilliant and funny book about ethics from Good Place creator. It's one of my most memorable titles I read in 2025.

If you'd like to understand how Apple helped build tech-first China, read Apple in China by Patrick McGee. I highly recommend.

Digital nomads: normalize that most people won't understand how you blend travel and work

2025 was the year that showed me the importance of consistency. I'm thrilled about all the new perspectives in 2026 as I share my digital nomad travel stories, practical tips, and battle-tested solutions. Let's go!

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 the weight?

It's holiday season, which means I'm listing all my gadgets on eBay. They served me well, but I moved on, so it's time for new owners to enjoy them. And the extra cash is handy for my gift-giving.

What are your recommended sights in Kolkata? That's my first stop in India, and I'd love to see something related to nature and another one about the culture and history of the city.

What's your favorite hiking trail in Sydney? I'd love to explore some new and exciting routes. Preferably along the coast.

Landing in Sydney in 9 days! Even though I've been there before many times it's always exciting. I can't wait for the nature hikes, swimming in the ocean and holiday spirit with my family.

Just booked flights to India! Excited to finally experience this fascinating destination. Especially since we're invited for the actual Indian wedding!

Every time I'm nomading, I'm reminded that the world is larger than the people I know and the places I've been. There's so much beauty, diversity, and awe.

Working from anywhere is the new luxury lifestyle people still underestimate. Try digital nomading, and see that it's more accessible than you think.

Booking dot com hides the best prices from desktop users. They push “mobile-only” deals to get you on their app. My hack? iPhone Mirroring. I compare desktop vs mobile side by side and always snag the cheapest rate. No switching devices. No missing deals. Because why pay more for the same room?

If you can spend 6 hours a day on a screen. Then you can spend 30 minutes walking in nature.

Does Perplexity keep disabling "Reasoning" in your prompts? Probably to save costs. But Gemini 3 Pro has reasoning built in by default. Turn it on and experience how powerful and fast it actually is. No more random downgrades.

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.

Nomads, what food do you crave from the destinations you've visited? I can't stop thinking about Indonesia's gado-gado.

Digital nomads: trip planning isn't a vacation. Systemize visa runs, tax residency, banking, & flights. Learned this getting Portuguese residency, running UK LTD, & hopping Asia. Now I map routes around deadlines, not bucket lists. Track days, book flexible stays, & have a backup!

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.

Revolut got MiCA license. Crypto on the app now has EU protection. Direct transactions, clearer fees & better safeguards. Plus, exchange up to 500 000 EUR in stablecoins monthly without fees. As a digital nomad, this transparency matters. Changes roll out Nov 25. Less to worry about.

New blog post: Walking with Piotrek is up at nerdontour dot net! Platforms get blocked, accounts vanish. Ghost Pro hosting means my vlogs stay accessible & backed up. My content, my rules.

Best nomad projects: the ones locals need. Nomads paint walls for stays or build websites for cafes they love. Project specifics don't matter. Leave a place better than you found it. Stop being a tourist, build real connections abroad.

Nomad impact isn't about stamps, it's about connections. Every chat plants seeds, every supported local creates ripples. We're weaving trust across borders. The bartender who remembers you, the nomad you inspired, the charity you backed—that's your legacy.

Avoid the lonely nomad trap. Volunteer at a coliving or coworking space—best way to build real relationships with nomads & locals. Trade work for housing & community. Solo travelers become core members in weeks. You're contributing value & forming lasting connections.

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Icod de los Vinos: Drago Millenario, a 1,000-year-old Dragon Tree. Magical botanical garden with herbs & Atlantic views. Tenerife's microclimates from sea level to Mount Teide. Brunch at Casa del Drago = bliss.