I got a comment calling me out for exploitation, taking jobs from locals. In this episode, I talk honestly about the impact digital nomads and travellers have on local communities, what I actually do about it, and whether any of it makes a real difference.

I don't have a clean answer. But I think not asking the question is worse.

Everyone asks me how I decide where to go next. After ten years of solo travel and two and a half years as a full-time digital nomad, the honest answer is: there's no system.

In this episode I break down what actually goes into my decisions, the practical things I check before booking, why I keep returning to the same places, and what I'd tell anyone who has no idea where to start!

I found a listing on Worldpackers (here is the discount) two months ago, applied, bought a flight, and now I'm living in Taiwan for a month teaching English to kids in exchange for free accommodation.

In this episode I break down exactly what a work exchange is, what my day actually looks like here in Taiwan, and whether it's worth doing as a digital nomad with remote work on the side.

I've done three of these now across Taiwan, Italy and Poland, so I've got a clear picture of what works and what to look for before you book.

If you're trying to travel longer without burning through savings, this one's worth your time.