Why I like the four seasons in the Netherlands
A personal appreciation of each of the four seasons in the Netherlands, from cozy winter gatherings to spring flowers, summer freedom, and autumn storms perfect for water sports.
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Posts tagged with lifestyle
My new startup - BackpackingTribe - is taking off!
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.
Deep Dream Devs
Exploring how predictive programming using neural networks could revolutionize software development and potentially reduce the demand for traditional programmers.
In search for the perfect Communication App for Co-Working spaces: Slack, Facebook groups, and beyond
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.
The importance of rooms lies in hyperpolar immersion
Exploring how different physical and digital environments can create focused immersion states for various goals, especially when living in limited spaces or traveling.
It's Nyepi in Bali. Time to reflect
A personal reflection on maintaining a disciplined EAT, CODE, KITE, REPEAT routine in Bali, setting ambitious goals for building community software and creating sustainable technology solutions.
Collaborations in the coworking space often rely on coincidence
Observations on how professional collaborations in coworking spaces still rely heavily on coincidence, and why location-based networking platforms are needed for digital nomads.
Why I went to Bali and why I don’t know where I’m going next
A reflection on the concept of intermittent hyper immersion shifts and how regularly changing environments accelerates personal growth and learning through challenging assumptions.
How I’m going to make 2018 my most impactful year yet — A clear vision, fear-setting, and a crystal clear plan.
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.
Justified Dopamine
Seeking dopamine from productive activities like work and exercise rather than quick hacks like social media, gaming, and sugar to align with long-term goals.
Routine
A detailed breakdown of a productive daily routine for solo entrepreneurs combining morning workouts, focused coding sessions, kitesurfing, and evening reflection while avoiding common pitfalls like analysis paralysis and social media distractions.
My energy levels in Eat Code Kite Repeat: Being in alignment with your environment
Finding alignment with your environment to achieve flow state, balancing mental energy from coding with physical energy from kitesurfing to build an MVP.
EAT CODE KITE REPEAT at the NOMAD INCUBATOR in KITESURF HEAVEN: TARIFA ESPAÑA
Setting up the Nomad Incubator in Tarifa, Spain - a community for software developers and entrepreneurs who share a passion for kitesurfing and coding.
Vietnam through my eyes
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.
I don't know or I don't flow
Embracing an uncertain travel lifestyle and going with the flow instead of rigid planning, finding balance between work focus and nomadic freedom.
Possessions for happiness?
The relationship between possessions and freedom as a digital nomad - owning only what's necessary for work and happiness while traveling with 11 kilos.
About working offline
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.
What is the perfect way to study and work on the move?
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.
The Best Sustainable Travel Lifestyle: about time-effective organization
How to organize a sustainable travel lifestyle while working 8 hours a day, including strategies for choosing accommodation, coworking spaces, and minimizing commute time.
Nomadic Entrepreneurs Interview #1 - Tomas Laurinavicius
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.
5 Reasons why Groningen is underrated as a place for Digital Nomads
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.
The best apps to study and work on the move
Essential apps and tools for nomadic entrepreneurs, from banking and transportation to communication, productivity, and learning platforms.
The Best Co-Working and Flexworking spaces in Groningen 2017
A comprehensive guide to the best coworking and flexworking spaces in Groningen, from Launch Café to The Big Building and social work cafés.
How to diminish distractions while being nomadic
Practical strategies to diminish distractions as a digital nomad, including blocking tools, creating habits, and maintaining focus despite constant change.
4 ways nomadic entrepreneurs can reduce their Carbon Footprint
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.
Jan, clean up your room!
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.
16 Ways To Learn A New Language While Having Fun
Sixteen practical methods to learn a new language through complete immersion using music, movies, apps, and social connections, making language acquisition fun and efficient without traditional classroom methods.
Langtang Nepal
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.