# Roaming Amok

> Travel and technology articles for digital nomads & remote workers.

Roaming Amok is the personal travel journal of Mitch Malone. It’s primarily a collection of maps and musings from a life spent pursuing travel and adventure.

## Articles

- [New Year's Eve in the Arctic Circle: An Adventure Above the Fireworks in Narvik, Norway](https://roamingamok.com/articles/new-years-eve-in-the-arctic-circle-an-adventure-above-the-fireworks-in-narvik-norway): We celebrated New Year's Eve 300km inside the Arctic Circle, watching fireworks from above while auroras danced overhead. Here's why you should too.
- [Remote Worker Routines for a Better Life](https://roamingamok.com/articles/remote-worker-routines-for-a-better-life): Daily remote worker habits from a 13+ year remote working veteran.
- [Takeaways From The Atlassian 1,000 Days of Distributed Report](https://roamingamok.com/articles/takeaways-from-the-atlassian-1000-days-of-distributed-report): Key takeaways from the 1,000 Days of Distributed at Atlassian report from a veteran remote worker.
- [A proposed alternative to returning to the office](https://roamingamok.com/articles/a-proposed-alternative-to-returning-to-the-office): Remote work is far from being a trend and becoming a requirement for talent attraction. So what do you do instead of asking your team to return to the office?
- [Money saving tips for long term travelers and digital nomads](https://roamingamok.com/articles/money-saving-tips-for-long-term-travelers-and-digital-nomads): Saving money on the road is incredibly hard in 2023, but with these travel tips you’ll get some exciting new experiences while saving money as you travel.
- [My Top 5 Travel Hobbies](https://roamingamok.com/articles/my-top-5-travel-hobbies): The perfect travel hobby is something that doesn’t take up much space, and is engaging but at the same time relaxing. Discover my top 5 hobbies for holidays and travel so you will never be bored!
- [How to Create a Personalised Travel Itinerary](https://roamingamok.com/articles/how-to-create-a-personalised-travel-itinerary): A how-to guide for creating your own travel itinerary for long and short holidays and trips
- [The Joy of Doing Nothing in Malta](https://roamingamok.com/articles/the-joy-of-doing-nothing-in-malta): This story explores the idea of spending time relaxing in the medieval city of Malta, and living like a local in Malta by immersing in the new style of Maltese culture.
- [The Imperfectionist: The four-hour work day](https://roamingamok.com/articles/the-imperfectionist-the-four-hour-work-day): After reading a terrific productivity article about how less-is-more I thought I’d share it here with some thoughts.
- [Travel the world by house and pet sitting with Trusted House Sitters](https://roamingamok.com/articles/travel-the-world-by-house-and-pet-sitting-with-trusted-house-sitters): Embarking on the responsibility of looking after someone else's pets brings about a myriad of experiences. This will get you started with house and pet sitting around the world and beyond.
- [Digital nomad guide to living like a local](https://roamingamok.com/articles/digital-nomad-guide-to-living-like-a-local): Travelling as a digital nomad and remote worker is expensive business, but learning to live like a local and find alternative experiences can make all the difference.
- [Spain’s Digital Nomad visa is now live](https://roamingamok.com/articles/spains-digital-nomad-visa-is-now-live): More and more countries now have digital nomad centric business visas, Spain being one of the most recent to join them. This article breaks down the visa for anyone thinking of spending extended time in Spain.
- [Remote Worker 101](https://roamingamok.com/articles/remote-worker-101): A guide for remote workers who are struggling or are new to the transition of in-person to remote work.
- [How Distributed Leadership Can Speed Up Your Company's Decision-Making](https://roamingamok.com/articles/how-distributed-leadership-can-speed-up-your-companys-decision-making): If you are the leader of an organization, you may feel the weight of your decisions on your shoulders. If you don't make the right decision, you might be worried about what that means for your team and company overall.
- [European cities embracing remote work with digital nomad villages](https://roamingamok.com/articles/european-cities-embracing-remote-work-with-digital-nomad-villages): Many European cities are embracing foreign workers by allowing digital nomads to work from specialized villages. This is our top 5 digital nomad villages in Europe.
- [A month in Bali as a digital nomad](https://roamingamok.com/articles/a-month-in-bali-as-a-digital-nomad): I recently spent a month in Canggu on the south coast of Bali in Indonesia. Pronounced “chang-goo,” this resort village is becoming one of the trendiest parts of Bali to visit. Canggu seemingly attracts young travelers with its hip vibe, endless sun, and incredible surf.
- [10 European co-living spaces worth considering for your next nomad trip](https://roamingamok.com/articles/10-european-co-living-spaces-worth-considering-for-your-next-nomad-trip): Here are some of the best co-living spaces we found in Europe to check out.
- [Top tips for new remote workers](https://roamingamok.com/articles/top-tips-for-new-remote-workers): Top tips for new remote workers to help you be productive and successful. How to remain focused while working from anywhere and avoid bad remote habits.
- [Signs you may not be ready to be a digital nomad](https://roamingamok.com/articles/signs-you-may-not-be-ready-to-be-a-digital-nomad): Being a digital nomad isn’t for everyone. Here are some of the signs you may not quite be ready to take your life on the road.
- [Remote Worker Self Care](https://roamingamok.com/articles/remote-worker-self-care): As a remote worker you’re going to find yourself challenged in a bunch of new ways. Here are some ways to take care of yourself working from home or from the road.
- [Good habits for working remotely](https://roamingamok.com/articles/good-habits-for-working-remotely): Here are the top habits you should develop to be a successful remote worker.
- [Transitioning from Remote Work to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle](https://roamingamok.com/articles/transitioning-from-remote-work-to-a-digital-nomad-lifestyle): Break down of the differences between remote work and being a digital nomad, and some of the questions to answer before you head off on the road.
- [Popular Digital Nomad Destinations in 2023](https://roamingamok.com/articles/popular-digital-nomad-destinations-in-2023): The Nomad More top 5 destinations to be a digital nomad in 2023.
- [Eat Street Northshore](https://roamingamok.com/articles/eat-street-northshore): If you’re into fun music, tasty food inspired by every corner of the world, and neon lighting, you need to visit Eat Street Northshore when you’re next in Brisbane.
- [Our Van Life Food Tips](https://roamingamok.com/articles/our-van-life-food-tips): Our top tips for eating healthy, tasty and affordable food while traveling in a van.
- [Happy International Women’s Day](https://roamingamok.com/articles/happy-international-womens-day): International Womens Day is a great chance to reflect on the amazing women in our lives!
- [Why we over invested in solar (and why maybe you should too)](https://roamingamok.com/articles/why-we-over-invested-in-solar-and-why-maybe-you-should-too): If you’re considering adding solar power to your van this article is for you.
- [5 Tips for Starting Your Van Life Journey](https://roamingamok.com/articles/5-tips-for-starting-your-van-life-journey): Some of our top tips for living in a van full time as a remote worker.
- [Spotify introduces Working From Anywhere](https://roamingamok.com/articles/spotify-introduces-working-from-anywhere): Spotify show the world once again why they’re leading by introducing work from anywhere.
- [Ticker TV Interview](https://roamingamok.com/articles/ticker-tv-interview): While working as the CTO at Linktree I had an interview on Ticker TV about working from a van.
- [Smart Company](https://roamingamok.com/articles/smart-company): “Five tips for managing a remote workforce, from a CTO who works from a decked-out caravan while traveling Australia.”
- [Daily Liberal](https://roamingamok.com/articles/daily-liberal): “Mitch Malone talks about remote working and living life on the road”
- [Getting through airport security in record time](https://roamingamok.com/articles/getting-through-airport-security-in-record-time): Here are our tri
- [Climb Nowra](https://roamingamok.com/articles/climb-nowra): Climbing outdoors in Nowra couldnt be easier than meeting Rob at Climb Nowra.

## Maps

- [The Full Travel Map](https://roamingamok.com/maps/the-full-travel-map): By 2024 I will have visited over 30 countries and over 280 unique cities. I love travel, it’s a huge part of my life, and I love working from the road.
- [2019 - Australia](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2019-australia): After more than 10 years as a remote worker I was longing for more as a digital nomad. So, I took the leap and set off on a 4 year adventure around Australia!
- [2023 - Asia](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-asia): Remote working from Asia to Australia was incredibly rewarding and exciting. Our trip spanned 5 countries and ticked off a major bucket list destination… Japan!
- [2023 - Europe](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-europe): After 4 years traveling Australia by van I knew I was getting close to hanging up the nomad shoes for a while and settling down. Fortunately, it wasn’t quite time yet and I couldn’t resist spending some time traveling Europe first.
- [2023 - Iceland](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-iceland): Iceland has been a country on my bucket list for an incredibly long time. As an outdoorsy type and a landscape photographer, this country has long captured my imagination and I finally ticked off one of my biggest adventures yet.
- [2023 - Havila Voyages Round Trip](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-havila-voyages-round-trip): The Northern Lights sits on the bucket list for many people, so why not enjoy Aurora Borealis in style with Havila Voyages and their “Northern Lights Promose”?
- [2023 - Germany Road Trip](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-germany-road-trip): Four weeks in a van, exploring Germany and some surrounding countries. This road trip will take you down the Romantische Straße (Romantic Road), through bavaria and a few countries in the surrounds.
- [2023 - World](https://roamingamok.com/maps/2023-world): After 4 years traveling Australia by van I knew it was close to time to hang up the nomad shoes for a while and settle down. Fortunately, it wasn’t quite time yet and I couldn’t resist spending some time traveling Europe first.
- [Asia - 2025](https://roamingamok.com/maps/asia-2025): Holiday to Korea, Japan and Hong Kong
- [The Full Bucket List](https://roamingamok.com/maps/the-full-bucket-list)
- [Europe](https://roamingamok.com/maps/europe): I love bucket lists and it turns out I also love Europe. My goal with this bucket list was to tick as much of it off ass possible in 2023. I didn’t get everything, but I feel like I gave it a good chance.

## Vans

- [New Age Manta Ray MR18ES2](https://roamingamok.com/vans/new-age-manta-ray-mr18es2): My first van, the Manta Ray MR18ES2 by New Age Caravans was a hotel on wheels. This van served me well for 2 years traveling the eastern side of Australia, living and working from the road.
- [Trakka Jabiru J4](https://roamingamok.com/vans/trakka-jabiru-j4)
- [The Nomad Van Build](https://roamingamok.com/vans/the-nomad-van-build): After 2 years in a New Age Manta Ray MR18ES2 caravan trailer and 2 years in a Trakka Jabiru J4 campervan motorhome I feel ready to embark on building my own custom van.

## Pages

- [About](https://roamingamok.com/about)
- [Contact](https://roamingamok.com/contact)

## Authors

- [Stephanie Malone](https://roamingamok.com/authors/stephanie-malone)
- [Mitch Malone](https://roamingamok.com/authors/mitch-malone)