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.

In this episode I talk about the real loneliness that comes with the digital nomad lifestyle. The guilt of feeling sad in a beautiful place. The misery of the first few days in a new city. Why leaving somewhere you loved makes starting over hit harder every time.

Remote income is unstable. That's not the problem, that's just the deal. This week: I lost a client, stayed calm, and broke down the three real paths to making money online. Freelancing, remote jobs, digital products. One of them is yours.

Missing moments that matter, losing friends, and more. I get honest about the guilt that comes with the digital nomad lifestyle.

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For the ones who never actually chose the life they're living.

This week: the difference between the life you inherited and the one you want, and why comfort and happiness aren't the same thing.

Ten years of solo travel and digital nomad life will teach you exactly what you're not willing to put up with anymore. In this episode: the 5 things I no longer compromise on, from my own space and safety to experiences over stuff and being selective about who gets my time.