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    Tomorrow, Someone Else Will Sit Here

    Posted on August 22, 2025

    Travel constantly reminds us how infinitely rich the world is. A manifesto.

    • Digital Nomadism

    Digital Tools Beyond Apps: The Essential Toolkit for Nomads

    Posted on August 20, 2025

    This isn’t a listicle. It’s the scaffolding behind the nomad life, built from real disasters and the tools that saved […]

    • Backpacking
    • Things You Did Not Know

    Backpacking in 2025: 12 Destinations That Are Affordable and Safe Right Now

    Posted on August 9, 2025

    Backpacking isn’t what it used to be. Sure, you can still sling on a pack and chase sunsets, but in […]

    • Digital Nomadism
    • Things You Did Not Know

    The 26 Best Job Sites To Find Remote Work

    Posted on July 19, 2024

    When I refer to remote work, I’m not just talking about getting your boss’s approval to work from a cheaper […]

  • Backpacking
  • Travel Stories

Tomorrow, Someone Else Will Sit Here

Travel constantly reminds us how infinitely rich the world is. A manifesto.

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  • Luxury Travel
  • Things You Did Not Know

Where Billionaires Go to Unwind: 4 Private Island & Mountain Escapes

After experiencing the heights of luxury in these diverse destinations, you might want to unwind in a serene and equally […]

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  • Backpacking
  • Travel Stories

Tomorrow, Someone Else Will Sit Here

Travel constantly reminds us how infinitely rich the world is. A manifesto.

» Read more
  • Digital Nomadism

Digital Tools Beyond Apps: The Essential Toolkit for Nomads

This isn’t a listicle. It’s the scaffolding behind the nomad life, built from real disasters and the tools that saved […]

» Read more
  • Backpacking
  • Things You Did Not Know

Backpacking in 2025: 12 Destinations That Are Affordable and Safe Right Now

Backpacking isn’t what it used to be. Sure, you can still sling on a pack and chase sunsets, but in […]

» Read more
Top 10 backpacking destinations for 2023
  • Backpacking

Top 10 Backpacking Destinations in 2025: Adventure Awaits!

Embarking on a backpacking journey is an exhilarating experience that allows you to immerse yourself in different cultures, explore hidden […]

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  • Backpacking
  • Digital Nomadism

2025: Your Year To Go Backpacking!

The stars have aligned for young adventurers in 2025, creating the perfect storm of opportunity for that dream backpacking journey […]

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  • Backpacking
  • Digital Nomadism

The Art of Budget Travel in 2025

How I Learned to Travel the World on Pocket Change Let me tell you about the time I ate the […]

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  • Travel Gear

Best Travel Apps for 2025: Your Ultimate Guide [Updated]

As we embark on our journeys in 2025, our smartphones continue to be indispensable travel companions. The right apps can […]

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  • Travel Health

Why Travel Vaccinations Matter More Than Ever

In our increasingly interconnected world, international travel has become commonplace. Whether for business or pleasure, millions of people cross borders […]

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  • Digital Nomadism
  • Things You Did Not Know

The 26 Best Job Sites To Find Remote Work

When I refer to remote work, I’m not just talking about getting your boss’s approval to work from a cheaper […]

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  • Travel Gear

Road Trip Essentials: Must-Have Items for Your Next Adventure By Car

Embarking on a road trip is one of the most exhilarating ways to explore a country. The open road, the […]

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  • Ethical Travel

Ethical Travel Practices in Australia: Nurture Nature and Support Communities

In the vast expanse of Australia’s diverse landscapes, from the ancient Outback to the pristine coastlines and vibrant cities, ethical […]

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  • Things You Did Not Know

We need to talk about your in-flight farting

Extended air travel may cause dehydration, exhaustion, and heightened flatulence, which may already be present before boarding. To stay healthy […]

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  • Travel Health

Travel Fitness: Staying Healthy While Traveling

Traveling is an exhilarating experience that broadens horizons and opens the door to new cultures, cuisines, and landscapes. However, maintaining […]

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  • Digital Nomadism
  • Things You Did Not Know

“I Also Want To Become A Digital Nomad!”

In an era where technology bridges the gap between distant lands and professional obligations, the allure of the digital nomad […]

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  • Luxury Travel
  • Things You Did Not Know

Where Billionaires Go to Unwind: 4 Private Island & Mountain Escapes

After experiencing the heights of luxury in these diverse destinations, you might want to unwind in a serene and equally […]

» Read more
  • Luxury Travel
  • Things You Did Not Know

Top 10 Luxury Destinations if you are simply loaded with money in 2025

* The Ultimate Splurge * How about the Top 10 Luxury Destinations for the World’s Richest Backpacker in 2025 If […]

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  • Things You Did Not Know

Embrace Climate-Conscious Travel: A Sustainable Journey

by Ramon Stoppelenburg –  In an era where climate change is at the forefront of global concerns, the way we […]

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  • Backpacking
  • Digital Nomadism

The Best Travel Apps for 2025

We live in the Golden Age of digital life. We don’t have to visit an actual travel agency anymore to […]

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  • Backpacking

Dorm Life Etiquette:
These Should Be The Dormitory Rules

You thought living with one other partner can be hard? Try living with 6-8 other people in one room. Here […]

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  • Digital Nomadism

“I Wish I Could Travel That Much Too!”

It happens to me every time I travel. I talk with people who hear about what I am doing and […]

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  • Digital Nomadism

So you want to become a Digital Nomad?

Fact: Digital nomads are people who live in a nomadic way while working remotely using technology and the internet. Such […]

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  • Digital Nomadism
  • Things You Did Not Know

What I learned as a remote worker

This month marks the end of my first 8 months as a person who only works remotely, doing only online […]

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  • Backpacking
  • Digital Nomadism

Get Vaccinated

I’m fully vaccinated and got boostered last week. No, I don’t know “what’s in it”. Neither this vaccine or the […]

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It’s not the material stuff that makes a rich life.

It’s not the material stuff that makes a rich life. It’s the experiences and the people you meet in your […]

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Dog sledging in Greenland. Photo by Ramon Stoppelenburg.
  • Things You Did Not Know

Seven Countries That Don’t Really Exist

You want to really go off the beaten track? I have found these seven “countries” that are not officially recognized […]

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  • Travel Gear

What to bring for the longest flights in the world

There are long flights and there are really long flights. Whether you’re on a plane for almost 19 hours between […]

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  • Digital Nomadism

For me traveling doesn’t always mean going somewhere all the time

For me traveling doesn’t always mean going somewhere all the time, or always being on the move. Most times it […]

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  • Travel Stories

Date A Man Who Travels

Date a man who treasures experience over toys, a hand-woven bracelet over a Rolex. Date the man who scoffs when […]

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Tangalle Beach, south of Sri Lanka. November 2018.
  • Travel Stories

I am not done with Sri Lanka yet!

I did not expect that a country as Sri Lanka would take me by surprise THAT much! I had been […]

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Recent Posts

  • Tomorrow, Someone Else Will Sit Here
  • Digital Tools Beyond Apps: The Essential Toolkit for Nomads
  • Backpacking in 2025: 12 Destinations That Are Affordable and Safe Right Now
  • Top 10 Backpacking Destinations in 2025: Adventure Awaits!
  • 2025: Your Year To Go Backpacking!
  • The Art of Budget Travel in 2025
  • Best Travel Apps for 2025: Your Ultimate Guide [Updated]
  • Why Travel Vaccinations Matter More Than Ever
  • The 26 Best Job Sites To Find Remote Work
  • Road Trip Essentials: Must-Have Items for Your Next Adventure By Car
  • Ethical Travel Practices in Australia: Nurture Nature and Support Communities
  • We need to talk about your in-flight farting
  • Travel Fitness: Staying Healthy While Traveling
  • “I Also Want To Become A Digital Nomad!”
  • Where Billionaires Go to Unwind: 4 Private Island & Mountain Escapes
  • Top 10 Luxury Destinations if you are simply loaded with money in 2025
  • Embrace Climate-Conscious Travel: A Sustainable Journey
  • The Best Travel Apps for 2025
  • Dorm Life Etiquette:
    These Should Be The Dormitory Rules
  • “I Wish I Could Travel That Much Too!”
  • So you want to become a Digital Nomad?
  • What I learned as a remote worker
  • Get Vaccinated
  • It’s not the material stuff that makes a rich life.
  • Seven Countries That Don’t Really Exist
  • What to bring for the longest flights in the world
  • For me traveling doesn’t always mean going somewhere all the time
  • Date A Man Who Travels
  • I am not done with Sri Lanka yet!

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