digital-nomad
All blog posts tagged with digital-nomad
10/30/2020
The launch story of BackpackingTribe, a platform connecting backpackers to travel together in groups from hostel to hostel, including validation strategies, marketing efforts through Facebook and Google ads, travel blogger outreach, and the business model based on hostel booking commissions.
11/14/2018
An analysis of communication tools in coworking spaces, comparing Slack, Facebook Groups, and LinkedIn, and introducing Communify as a purpose-built platform for fostering local collaboration and community.
3/7/2018
Observations on how professional collaborations in coworking spaces still rely heavily on coincidence, and why location-based networking platforms are needed for digital nomads.
2/8/2018
A reflection on the concept of intermittent hyper immersion shifts and how regularly changing environments accelerates personal growth and learning through challenging assumptions.
1/19/2018
A personal manifesto outlining ambitious 2018 goals, using fear-setting and extreme accountability measures to build two apps while pursuing a vision of working productively in paradise.
9/19/2017
Setting up the Nomad Incubator in Tarifa, Spain - a community for software developers and entrepreneurs who share a passion for kitesurfing and coding.
9/18/2017
Two months of adventure in Vietnam, from remote northern villages in Hà Giang to kitesurfing in Mui Ne, learning to go with the flow and live authentically.
9/12/2017
Embracing an uncertain travel lifestyle and going with the flow instead of rigid planning, finding balance between work focus and nomadic freedom.
9/2/2017
The relationship between possessions and freedom as a digital nomad - owning only what's necessary for work and happiness while traveling with 11 kilos.
8/20/2017
An experiment in setting up a complete offline development environment for React Native to enable productive programming during multi-day mountain treks in Bulgaria, demonstrating that remote work doesn't require internet.
8/5/2017
A framework for working and studying while traveling, exploring the three phases of settling into a new location and how to maximize productivity through cultivating a habit of change.
7/9/2017
How to organize a sustainable travel lifestyle while working 8 hours a day, including strategies for choosing accommodation, coworking spaces, and minimizing commute time.
7/3/2017
An interview with Lithuanian lifestyle entrepreneur Tomas Laurinavicius about his journey from self-taught designer to nomadic blogger, his mission to empower one million people, and tips for aspiring location-independent entrepreneurs.
6/30/2017
Five compelling reasons why Groningen, Netherlands is an underrated destination for digital nomads, from affordable living and great coworking spaces to vibrant nightlife and a high concentration of talented students.
6/30/2017
Essential apps and tools for nomadic entrepreneurs, from banking and transportation to communication, productivity, and learning platforms.
6/11/2017
Practical strategies to diminish distractions as a digital nomad, including blocking tools, creating habits, and maintaining focus despite constant change.
6/11/2017
An analysis of how nomadic entrepreneurs can reduce their carbon footprint through shared facilities, public transport, and mindful consumption, despite the high emissions from flights.
5/24/2017
A practical guide to decluttering and minimalism learned from traveling in Asia, outlining seven steps to simplify your living space and life by choosing a style, creating transparency, and focusing on experiences over possessions.
4/24/2017
A detailed trekking adventure diary through the Langtang region of Nepal, including a mountain bike journey, challenging off-trail hiking, sleeping outdoors in steep terrain, and crossing the Ganja La pass at high altitude.