Losing files you can’t replace — years of photos, client work, journal entries — is a question of when, not if. A hard drive fails, a laptop gets stolen, ransomware hits. The difference between a bad day and a catastrophic one is whether you have a backup. This guide covers backup strategy, the best Mac […]
Thoughts on Climate Change
A few years ago I watched the documentary produced by Leonardo di Caprio: Before the Flood. I was fully convinced by the movie that climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity today and saw it as a perfect showcase of the extent to which politics and greed have destroyed this planet. Here’s what I […]
Mastering Your Time
We all know that once a certain level of basic income is reached, time starts to become the major constraint as everyone has the same 24 hours a day. While our waking hours are more or less fixed, we can definitely optimize things to make the most of them. Do you think you don’t have […]
Best Online Stock Brokers in Europe 2026
I wrote the first version of this article back in 2016 when the options for European investors were genuinely limited. DEGIRO had just launched and was disrupting the market. eToro was mostly known for forex and copy trading. That was it for most of us. Ten years later, the landscape looks completely different. European retail […]
iCloud Explained: Storage, Backup, Photos and iCloud Drive
Apple’s iCloud ecosystem has grown significantly over the years, but it can still be confusing — especially if you’re trying to understand how backup, storage, photos, and file sync all fit together. Here’s a clear breakdown of what each component does and how to use them effectively.
Email Addresses to Set Up When Opening a Company
When opening a company one of the first things you should do is choose an email provider. My favorite is Google Apps for Work. You can also use Zoho Apps if you are a small business and want a totally free solution. Once you’ve got your mail set up you want to set up individual […]
1Password – My Favorite Password Manager
Having logins to more than 500 websites and having to remember them all is no joke. It’s one of those areas where software is not just helpful but essential. A password manager generates strong, unique passwords for every site and fills them in automatically. You only need to remember one master password. I started off […]
Dealing with the Shiny Object Syndrome
Like many other entrepreneurs, I suffer from the shiny object syndrome. That’s a fancy phrase to describe the excitement I feel on a daily basis as I encounter stuff that I’d love to own, places I’d like to visit, and business ideas I’d like to pursue. When I was younger and reading for my university […]
Should You Stop Using Facebook?
Update March 2026 — My approach to social media has changed a lot since I first wrote this. See my latest post: How I Stripped Social Media Down to What Actually Matters. Update January 2023 – I’ve also stopped actively using Twitter (removed app on my phone) and Instagram. I was never very active on […]
My Ideal Coworking Space
One of the most important places for a digital nomad (and indeed any worker) is his/her work space. Many choose to work from home or from cafes, but increasingly there has been a shift towards places that offer a better plug and play (work) solution. Enter the coworking space. I’ve tried countless spaces and on […]
Living in Barcelona – An Honest Review
After spending several years traveling as a digital nomad in search of an ideal place to settle in, our choice fell on Barcelona. I think it’s one of the best destinations in Europe for online entrepreneurs, lifestyle designers and freelancers. The closest alternative I’ve found is Lisbon, and I’ve compared the two in my Lisbon […]
How to Save Money on Currency Conversions and Overseas Transfers in 2026
If you’re still using your bank for international money transfers, you’re overpaying — probably by more than you realize. Banks don’t just charge a transfer fee. They also quietly apply an exchange rate markup of 2–5% above the real mid-market rate. On a $10,000 transfer, that’s $200–$500 gone before the money even leaves your account. […]
