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 every travel challenge.
3. Attentiveness—I'm focused on my environment, which helps me avoid delays, disruptions, and unpleasant surprises.

What are your non-iPhone travel skills?

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 the boost. No cramping on tiny seats or hitting my head. Now, two years in, I’m finally satisfied with my body. Consistency paid off.

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?

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 than a community-focused coliving.

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 or 30s and feeling lost, I highly recommend long-term solo travel.

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 on their Nomad Insurance for ages, so seeing them tackle the pain points of this lifestyle is huge. It’s still a pilot, but it's promising.

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 switching to a long selfie stick + iPhone. These are allowed everywhere.

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!

Bulgaria joins the Euro club January 1st. In Poland we keep our złoty. But here's what I notice traveling: borders blur when you pay with your phone everywhere. Tap, done. Any currency, any country. We're living the cyberpunk dream of “credits” without realizing it. One universal currency already exists.

Kid me in Poland thought Swiss bank accounts were the ultimate flex in American movies. Felt unattainable. Now I'm a digital nomad juggling 6 bank accounts across different countries plus a dozen e-wallets. I exceeded the childhood dream. But it's not about prestige anymore. It's about freedom. Diversifying assets across jurisdictions and deposit guarantees gives me security the movies never mentioned.

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Nobody's checking if you're working. That's the freedom and the trap.

After years of remote work, I learned motivation isn't about discipline. It's about systems. I set daily goals, not hours. Track outputs, not time spent. And when motivation dips? I recharge working out and walking in nature.

The hardest part? Forgiving yourself for unproductive days. They happen. The key is showing up tomorrow. Your boss is you now. Be a good one.

Clear writing is your remote work superpower.

When working with distributed teams, you can't rely on quick desk chats or reading body language. Everything depends on how well you write. Clear, specific communication saves hours of back-and-forth emails and prevents costly misunderstandings.

The best part? It works asynchronously. You send a detailed message at 9 AM in Kuala Lumpur. Your client reads it at 9 AM in New York. No overlapping hours needed.

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.