
Goats, Wi-Fi, and the Open Road
I’m a digital nomad with over 15 years of experience, who traded the 9-to-5 routine for an old stone house, a (fairly) reliable Wi-Fi connection, and an incredible view of the Libyan Sea. These days, I work from a quiet Cretan village, setting my own hours and living life on my own terms.
Home is a place where working hours are accompanied by the gentle clink of sheep and goat bells — and the occasional horn from a passing neighbour. The customs and rhythms here feel like stepping back in time. The slower pace is the perfect antidote to the fast, tech-driven world of remote work — and a daily reminder to stay grounded.
I’ve always loved languages, and after years of learning Greek, I’ve reached a special kind of fluency: the kind where my mistakes provoke gentle laughter, but somehow, miraculously, people still understand me.
It took time to realise I could build a remote business that would let me live abroad with confidence — without fear it would all fall apart. Starting your own company is hard enough. Doing it in another country? Even harder — no matter how glamorous it might sound.
I saw a need for a real, honest, free resource to help others navigate the twists, turns, and occasional potholes of the remote work journey. That’s why I created On The Open Road.
Here, I share tools, tips, and stories from this life — not as a blueprint, but as an invitation. Whether you’re dreaming of breaking free from the office, or already on the move, I hope my experiences help you chart your own course.