Recently Updated The 5 Layers Of Location Independence
Location independence has five layers—physical mobility, income portability, legal flexibility, social adaptability, psychological freedom. Most people only see the first
15 Years of Location-Independent Living
Everything I learned about working and living from anywhere
Essential Guides
Core concepts for location-independent living
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Recently Updated Location Independence Versus Digital Nomads – 3 Key Differences
Location independence builds permanent flexibility. Digital nomads chase temporary experiences. The differences—intent, sustainability, infrastructure—separate lifestyle from extended vacation
Recently Updated Asia for Digital Nomads – A Primer
Asia as a destination for digital nomads. A primer covering: prices, work culture, social interactions and cultural differences.
Recently Updated Remote Working In Spain
Spain remote work realities—visa requirements, tax implications, cost of living, connectivity quality. Paradise with paperwork
Practical Guides
Real-world strategies from years of experience
Recently Updated My Location Independence Journey: From Europe to Asia (Podcast interview)
Podcast interview about my location independence journey — leaving Romania after 40, the 5-question framework for choosing countries, and life [...]
Recently Updated Home Is Where You Know The WiFi Password
Beyond a clever meme lies profound truth—we've migrated our intimate reality online. Home is no longer a place but a [...]
Recently Updated Location Independence And Reference Points
Location independence isn't luxury anymore—it's survival. When governments turn authoritarian overnight, your ability to move becomes your greatest asset
Recently Updated Remote Work – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Remote work insights covering the good, bad, and ugly aspects of location independence from someone who's been doing it for [...]
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Traveling With A Guitar
Traveling with a guitar means carrying vulnerability. Instruments require care, draw attention, complicate logistics. But music transforms spaces into homes anywhere
Once Upon A Time
Stories begin with once upon a time because distance creates perspective. Your future self will view today's struggles as narrative setup for growth
Lisbon’s Pigeons And Some Territorial Issues
Pigeons fight over Lisbon's squares like nations fight over borders. Territorial behavior scales from birds to empires—the instinct stays identical
The Random Post
Not every post needs purpose. Random thoughts have value in their randomness. Structure serves goals, but chaos serves discovery
The World Behind My Morning Coffee
Morning coffee involves global supply chains—farmers, shippers, roasters, baristas. Simple pleasures hide complex systems. Convenience obscures labor
365 Essential Days Writing Challenge – Checkpoint Four for Location Independence
Four months of daily writing on location independence. The discipline builds skills money can't buy—showing up regardless of conditions, circumstances, motivation
Before Opening A New Chapter
New chapters require closing old ones properly. Unfinished business bleeds into fresh starts. Clear the deck before turning the page
Anxiety And Learning
Every time I put myself in a new situation, context or physical place, I experience, at the same time, two different, and somehow complementary proces
Short Game versus Long Game
Short game optimizes immediate wins. Long game sacrifices today for compound tomorrow. Most people play short because long requires patience they lack
How To Start A New Country – The Practicalities
Starting countries requires territory, recognition, monopoly on force. Seasteading, charter cities, network states attempt workarounds. Sovereignty remains the hardest hack
Identity Thoughts
Identity is fiction we maintain for continuity. The person you were five years ago barely exists. Clinging to outdated identities prevents necessary evolution
The Joy And Horrors Of Being A Polymath
Polymaths see connections others miss but struggle with specialization demands. The blessing—everything interests you. The curse—focus becomes impossible
Geo-arbitrage, Or How To Get The Most Of Where You Are
Earn in strong currencies, spend in weak ones. Geographic arbitrage exploits economic differences legally. Location becomes financial strategy
The Convoluted Path To The Perfect Tostada
Perfect tostada requires technique, timing, ingredient quality. The path is convoluted—shortcuts produce mediocrity. Excellence always takes longer than expected
The Schnitzel Effect
Schnitzel expectations set disappointment thresholds. When reality matches mediocre standards, satisfaction follows. The effect—lowered expectations create happiness
The Dog And The Sombrero
When I’m not traveling, and I get to spend the weekend in the city, Sundays are usually dedicated to good coffee and gentle recharging. There are [...]
Traveling By Airplane In Covid-19 Times
Air travel during pandemic—masks, distancing, fear. Flying reveals who adapts versus who resists reality. Airports became compliance checkpoints
The Utterly Incomplete, Deeply Biased And Soon-To-Be-Outdated “Working From Coffee Shops Guide” In Valencia
Valencia coffee shop work guide—WiFi quality, outlet availability, noise levels, coffee quality. Biased by personal preference, incomplete by design