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I didn’t travel across the planet to get yelled at by strangers

By: Nicole Kow Jul 4, 2018Jan 25, 2019

New Orleans, Stories, United States1 Comment

I got yelled at by two strangers in America. One walked into me and it turned into a screaming match, the other yelled at me for being Chinese.

10 things to pack to make your journey a little easier

By: Nicole Kow Feb 27, 2018Apr 19, 2018

Packing, Travel TipsExercise, Flat feet, Technology4 Comments

Items that are light and cheap and make a world of difference in my travels.

Growing my career remotely and lessons from two years of remotely succeeding

By: Nicole Kow Feb 5, 2018Dec 30, 2018

Remote workCareer, Personal development, Remote work, Travel tech1 Comment

Working remotely for TrekkSoft on a nearly full-time basis has been both a blessing and a curse. It’s been a blessing because I’ve got to use the rest of my time to travel and explore the world or work from home in my pyjamas without fighting through the morning traffic. It’s been a blessing because…

8 things I’m looking forward to in 2018

By: Nicole Kow Jan 29, 2018Nov 6, 2018

StoriesLeave a Comment

2018 will be the year I climb higher, swim deeper, travel further than I’ve ever dared to, that I ever thought wasfucking possible. Oh man, it’s going to be a good one.

2017 was the year of death

By: Nicole Kow Jan 15, 2018Nov 6, 2018

StoriesLeave a Comment

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It’s been a little quiet around here… so here’s an update

By: Nicole Kow Dec 25, 2017Jan 16, 2018

Remote work, StoriesDigital nomad, Remote work, WAMNLeave a Comment

It’s been a very quiet six months.. I owe you a few updates on work, life and travel.

My favourite dish to make when I’m away from home – Nicole’s vege-tomato pot of heaven

By: Nicole Kow Jul 28, 2017Jul 28, 2017

Destinations, Recipes for the roadFood, Recipe, VegetarianLeave a Comment

I’ve made this countless times, often swapping out vegetables for whatever I can find at the local markets. Other times, I’ve skipped out on some spices, using whatever I can in the kitchen of whatever hostel. The one thing I never skip out on is fresh ginger.

How to work and live nomadically as a Malaysian passport holder

By: Nicole Kow Jun 8, 2017May 1, 2024

Planning, Remote work, Travel TipsDigital nomad, Insurance, Nomad Press Services, Visa2 Comments

A guide to all the right paperwork for Malaysian digital nomads so you don’t get stuck at the next immigration desk.

16 things I do with my money while travelling

By: Nicole Kow May 2, 2017

Money, Planning, Travel Tips3 Comments

This is not a post telling you how to save, it’s a post about my mindset about money when travelling and the (weird) things I do on a trip.

An honest travel guide to Lisbon, the City of Lights

By: Nicole Kow Apr 22, 2017Apr 27, 2017

Lisbon, Portugal, Travel TipsCoworking space1 Comment

I spent two weeks in sunny Lisbon. It was a long awaited trip, one that I desperately looked forward to, learned so much from and can’t stop raving about.