Thinking of applying for Portugal’s D7 visa but not sure if your YouTube income qualifies as “passive”? In this post, I share what I discovered after digging through forums, reading official guidelines, and prepping my own application. Spoiler: it’s not a hard “yes,” but it’s not a hard “no” either.
After living in both Portugal and Greece, I noticed something curious: despite Portugal’s high English rankings, I had a much easier time using English in Greece — especially in daily life. Here’s what I found, region by region.
I build websites for a living, but I’ve never once “seen” a layout in my head. Turns out, that’s called aphantasia—and it makes design more like debugging the void. Here’s what it’s like to create without a mental canvas.
When your USDT balance updates but the transfer never shows up, it’s not a bug in the blockchain—it’s a blind spot in your wallet. This post unpacks the quirks of Trust Wallet’s TRON integration, explains why some transactions vanish from your history, and shows how to verify what really happened on-chain. It’s not just about missing data—it’s a lesson in separating interface from truth.
Ethereum just turned 10. And like any middle-aged person suddenly realizing they’re not the young hotshot anymore, ETH is having what we might call a proper midlife crisis. You know the signs: questioning life choices, trying desperately to stay relevant, watching younger competitors (hello, Solana) steal the spotlight while muttering “but I was here first!” … Read more
Trump launched a coin. You can too. Here’s how to create your own Solana meme token in 5 minutes using pump.fun — no devs, no code, just chaos.
Thinking about making the move to Portugal but not sure which visa fits your lifestyle? I break down the D2, D7, and D8 visas in plain English — who they’re for, what you need, and how to choose the right one. Plus a quick note for EU citizens.
A photo diary from the grand parade of Ovar Carnaval 2025. Captured by a local British digital nomad living in Ovar. Full of color, rhythm, and joy.
Stablecoins are transforming global finance — expanding the reach of fiat currencies, weakening sovereign monetary control, and challenging traditional regulation. This article explores how crypto is pushing civilization toward greater liquidity, freedom, and disruption.
Back in March, I decided to do something that, on paper, sounded fairly simple: drive from Bucharest to Sofia. Two EU capitals, not that far apart—should be a breeze, right? Google Maps said it was around 400 kilometers. I figured, “What’s that, four or five hours tops? Piece of cake.” Oh, how naïve I was. … Read more