Nerd on Tour Podcast

How to find accommodation as a nomad?

Accommodation doesn't have to be nomad's biggest expense. After years on the road, I cut my lodging costs in half without downgrading. Rooms, colivings, apartments, direct rentals. Here's my unconventional approach to a

Beeper — messaging app for power users

Clear communication is everything to me as a nomad. WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack, Signal, Discord, etc. Dozen apps, one me. Beeper bridges them all into one inbox, so I meet people where they already are. Here's w

Regular check-ins keep nomad friendships

Loneliness is the quiet tax of nomad life. We meet our best friends in colivings, then scatter across the globe. But I built a simple 3-hour weekly habit that keeps those bonds alive, no matter the distance. Why it works

What AI videos can't do?

Films as AI machinima

Films shaped where I travel. But AI is changing how films are made. Is this the end of authentic storytelling? Or just the next step in filmmaking?

Who is a digital nomad?

Digital nomad. The label is everywhere, yet nobody agrees on what it means. And that's the beauty of it. Anyone can step into this life. No permission needed. You control the pace, the place, the shape. Here's how I carv

Bencomo Coliving owner on how to make nomad friends? Conversation with Ana Baute

Ana Baute runs Bencomo, a coliving in North Tenerife that feels like staying at a friend's house rather than a hostel. In this episode, we talk about how she turned a family home into a space for digital nomads, why lone

Walking with Piotrek: Why I don't like sugar

Lush paths, humid air, and another walk-and-talk detour into tea… and sugar. When I was a kid, tea meant lots of sugar (grandma-style). Somewhere along the way I realized good tea doesn’t need cubes, honey, or any sweete

Walking with Piotrek: Touching the Grass

Sometimes the simplest act grounds us the most. Touching the grass. Feeling the earth beneath our feet. We're all part of nature. We come from it, and we'll return to it. That's the cycle of life. Walking in the Royal Bo

Walking with Piotrek: Living abroad unique perspective

Sydney. One of those places where I've watched New Year's fireworks, lived as an expat, and gained perspectives that no book or documentary could ever teach me.Growing up in monocultural Poland, I was always curious. Tra

Walking with Piotrek: Australia — wonderful destination but with spotty Internet

Sydney Royal Botanic Garden provides exactly what I came to Australia for. Lush greenery, peaceful trails, and views that remind me why nature is worth traveling halfway across the world.But here's the thing: Australia's

Walking with Piotrek How I Keep My Regular Workouts as a Digital Nomad

Staying consistent with workouts while moving from place to place is one of the trickiest parts of nomad life. You never know what gym — if any — will be waiting at the next destination.For two years, I've relied on Free

Walking with Piotrek: Big City, Big Problems

Sydney brings me back every year for family reunions—my brother's been here a decade. The Opera House, Botanical Garden, that warm weather even when cloudy. But like New York or London, these big cities attract millions

Walking with Piotrek: What's my favorite tree?

Back in Kuala Lumpur’s Botanical Gardens, I’m sharing why my all-time favorite tree is the humble tea tree. I start the day with strong Sri Lankan black leaf tea, then switch to green, oolong, or hojicha as the hours rol

Walking with Piotrek: Being Lost is Part of the Journey

Wandering through the flower section at Kuala Lumpur's Botanical Garden, surrounded by blooms that somehow always find their way toward the light.Being lost is something we all experience. Whether it's missing a turn in

Walking with Piotrek: Friendships While Traveling

Years ago, I achieved my biggest dream of becoming a traveler. I experienced life in different countries and tasted new cuisines, yet this came with a heavy cost: my relationships.Working as a tour manager was unsustaina

Walking with Piotrek: Walking Meditation After a Busy Week

After a busy week of rushing between tasks and worrying about the future, I found my reset at the Botanical Garden in Kuala Lumpur.My weekly walking meditation ritual. Just me, the waterfall, the birds, and the slowness

Walking with Piotrek: Corona Forestal in Tenerife

Tenerife has plenty of stunning beaches. Yet, as I'm getting older, I start to appreciate being with trees even more.The pine forests of Corona Forestal create a unique microclimate. Milder temperatures, a fresh breeze,

Walking with Piotrek: I'm going to India!

Walking through the Botanical Garden in Kuala Lumpur, my mind is already somewhere else — India. A culture I've been quietly connected to for years through yoga, food, and a deep curiosity about their startup scene. But

Walking with Piotrek: Forest is a Natural Aircon

Just a few steps under the canopy and something shifts. The sharp heat softens. The air settles. And when a gentle breeze passes through, there's simply nothing better. No air conditioner in the world can replicate that