The Modern Nomad

Personal Madrid

A personal account of my two months in Madrid, mostly focusing on the friends I made and gruesome details of my poor health you'll wish you'd never read.

1 Mar - 27 Apr 2015
Personal

International Money Transfers

Nomads often have to move money from one country to another. But what is the best way to do so? Find out in this experiment-based article.

8 Apr 2015
Nomad

Remote vs Office Work

What are the pros and cons with remote working versus office work? I have the fully incomplete list right here!

22 Mar 2015
Nomad

Phoenix Gay Rodeo to Zion’s Angel

On my latest U.S. roadtrip, I competed in the Phoenix Gay Rodeo, squeezed through Antelope Canyon, gazed out over Horseshoe Bend and climbed Angel's Landing in Zion.

13-21 February 2015
Personal

Virtual Private Networks

Virtual Private Networks greatly improves your online privacy. Find out how, and why this is particularly important for nomads.

10 Feb 2015
Nomad

Podcasts

Podcasts are a great way to turn ironing, queuing and other boring times into a chance to enjoy comedy shows, news or investigative journalism. You’ll never be bored again!

18 Jan 2015
Life

Year Review 2014

A year review of 2014, where I look at where I've been, accomplishments, failures and a highly scientific take on numerology and the year.

31 Dec 2014
Personal

Salvation Mountain and Slab City

Join me in the Californian desert to explore the surreal Salvation Mountain and the deeply disturbing Slab City.

15 Dec 2014
Travel

Rio de Janeiro, part 2

The second half of my travel guide to Rio de Janeiro, featuring downtown sightseeing and cycle routes.

27 Oct - 9 Dec 2014
Travel

Rio de Janeiro, part 1

The first half of my travel guide to Rio de Janeiro, featuring the five must-see things to see and do, safety advice and some general advice.

27 Oct - 9 Dec 2014
Travel

Dealing with Physical Violence

I've been the victim of a violent robbery. This post is partly an account of the assault and partly some hard-earned lessons on dealing with physical violence.

16-17 November 2014
Nomad

Nomadtopia Interview

Too tired to read another article? Then sit back, close your eyes and listen instead to this interview I gave to Nomadtopia Radio!

7 Nov 2014
Personal

São Paulo & Belo Horizonte

Guides to Brazil's Sao Paulo and Belo Horizonte. Six new friends over five weeks, and a ton of pictures await!

21 Sep - 27 Oct 2014
Travel

Packing Like a Nomad

My collected "wisdom" on packing from almost four years of living out of a suitcase.

18 Oct 2014
Nomad

Burning Man 2014

An image gallery from Burning Man 2014 as well as a gallery for my post-BM trip through California.

22 Aug - 21 Sep 2014
Personal

Year Finances 2014

Can you afford to be a nomad? What does it cost? Am I broke yet? Find out in my third annual financial review as a nomad!

5 Sep 2014
Nomad

Berlin and Tuntenhaus

I spent ten days in Berlin, living at a east-Berlin ex-squat all-gay community house. Also includes the Jewish Memorial.

6-16 August 2014
Personal

Warsaw Wedding

A short update from my time in Warsaw. I attended a wedding and learnt more of the dark history of Warsaw.

1-6 August 2014
Personal

Ljungby vs. London

If there was a war between London and my childhood home of Ljungby, which would win? Find out!

18 Jun - 31 Jul 2014
Personal

Greenwich Festival

London’s best festival is the Greenwich and Dockland International Festival, where performers from all around the world to put on a superb and free outdoor festival packed full of theatre, dance and experiences that defy classification.

20-28 June 2014
Travel

Lake Havasu

A personal account of my trip to Lake Havasu and El Mirage dry lakebed. Lots of photos and an animated GIF inside!

9-16 June 2014
Personal

Brandon & Yaron’s Wedding

I was honoured to attend the wedding between Brandon and Yaron. This post is my personal account of these two amazing guys.

24-25 May 2014
Personal

Personal Vancouver

A personal account of my three months in Vancouver, one of the happiest long-term stays I've had.

17 May 2014
Personal

Vancouver Travel Guide

Vancouver has a lot to offer, such as snow sports, nude beaches, gaming bars, museums and a couple of suspension bridges. Find out more in this Vancouver Travel Guide.

17 Apr 2014
Travel

Whistler

Whistler is a renowned Canadian ski resort. Does it live up to its reputation as the alpine resort of the north Americas? Find out in this video-and-picture heavy article!

9-13 March 2014
Travel

Vancouver Arrival

A quick video blog where I tour my new place in Vancouver, Canada, and recount the horrors of room 101 of the Canadian border police.

6 Mar 2014
Personal

The Want/Act Disparity

How is it possible that we want one thing, but then do another? If we are our minds, then this disparity is a riddle. How can we overcome this want/act disparity? Is it even desirable?

12 Feb 2014
Life

Year Review 2013

A year review of 2013 where I look at where I've been, accomplishments, failures, numbers and the future of The Modern Nomad.

31 Dec 2013
Personal

Gaming in Antwerp

Why did I travel 9000 km to play board games? Find out in this article on board games and Antwerp.

14 Nov - 3 Dec 2013
Personal

Philadelphia

Conjoined foetuses, broken bells, declarations of 'screw you' are all to be found Philadelphia.

4-31 October 2013
Personal

Friendship Observations

My experiences of how communication with my friends diminished after becoming nomadic. I offer no advice on how to deal with this, for I have none. Yet. Only hope.

1 Oct 2013
Nomad

I got a job!

I have gotten a job! Where? How? Does it mean the end of my nomadism? Read on to find out.

9 Sep 2013
Personal

Burning Man 2013

A few memories and lessons from Burning Man, but mostly some wicked-awesome photos!

24 Aug - 2 Sep 2013
Travel

Year Finances 2013

Can you afford to be a nomad? What does it cost? Am I broke yet? Find out in my second annual financial review as a nomad!

31 Aug 2013
Nomad

Stockholm Pride

Find out why Stockholm Gay Pride is the best pride in the world, the state of GLBT politics and social issues as well as yours truly wrestling in pink slime. My gayest article so far, by far.

29 Jul - 3 Aug 2013
Travel

Play Week

Do you have groups of friends in far-off places that you aren't spending much time with anymore? A simple but effective remedy is the Play Week.

22-24 July 2013
Nomad

Preparing Your Post-Mortem

What will happen to your digital accounts e.g. Facebook when you die? Nomads have additional concerns such as detection of death in foreign lands and notification of disparate friends.

16 Jul 2013
Nomad

Life as a Board Game

Life is a board game, but is it the ruthless Monopoly or a finely balances Eurogame? I say the latter, and Eurogames can teach us important lessons on how money is only a tool - not a goal - and how we should focus on what really matters - our victory points.

2 Jul 2013
Life

Finding vs Creating Yourself

Should we search for ourselves? I say no. There are fatalistic undertones to the concept, and I suggest that we should actively create and evolve instead.

19 Jun 2013
Life

Madam Rodeo of Ghostly Memorial

A visual summary of last month's adventures in Palm Springs, Vegas and Long Beach Island, including rodeos, sailing, mad RV riders, Hoover Dam and Calico ghost town.

2 Jun 2013
Personal

Homes and Identities

A home and the objects within reflect and shape the identity of the inhabitant. Nomads, however, have no home and very few possessions. How does this affect our ability to grow, maintain and change our identities?

23 May 2013
Nomad

Rationing the Internet

Learn how to ration your data when travelling with limited Internet plans, allowing only your essential applications access while blocking others.

6 May 2013
Nomad

Cogs in the Civilization Machine

Imagine civilization as a great machine, and every person is a cog, playing some part. Is there room for a nomadic cog? There may be, but it is hard to find, and whilst searching, one’s sense of self-worth suffers.

23 Apr 2013
Nomad

New Zealand (Part 2)

Second part of the New Zealand South Island travel guide, featuring classic Nintendo games, timeless mines, dolphin swims, helicopters, earthquakes and much more.

13-30 March 2013
Travel

New Zealand (Part 1)

Join me on a road trip through New Zealand's dramatic south island. This first part includes mysterious boulders, tragic castles, ancient petrified forests, daring swings, fjords and a lost gypsy bus.

13-30 March 2013
Travel

Justify Your Roots

Help me understand your decision to live a geo-static life by answering two quick questions about your decision to do so.

29 Mar 2013
Nomad

Sydney inFAQ

Infrequently Asked Questions about Sydney. Find answers to what might kill you, the sex-appeal of the locals and what mental disorder the Sydney Opera House suffers from.

25 Jan - 13 Mar 2013
Travel

Mardi Gras

Your guide to Sydney’s world famous Mardi Gras, including little black dresses, leather straitjackets, bishops, fair days, parades, harbour parties and an explanation of LGBTQI.

10 Feb - 2 Mar 2013
Travel