PERSONAL NOTES FROM THE ROAD
Notes on the
Notes on the
borderless life.
First-hand write-ups on signing up for overseas banks, phone numbers, crypto payments, and second residency — what actually worked for me. Just sharing: not a guarantee, not the full picture, and the rules can change fast.
Personal experience, shared openly — not exhaustive, and no guarantees.
What I write about
A few things I’ve been working out on the road — shared as I go.
Banking
How I’ve gone about opening accounts abroad — what worked, what didn’t.
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Connectivity
Getting a phone number & eSIM that holds up while traveling.
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Payments
Paying for services with crypto — what worked, what to watch for.
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Residency
What I’ve learned looking into second-residency options.
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Resources
Tools, links and checklists I’ve found handy.
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Latest notes
Fresh write-ups, shared as I figure things out.
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