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✈️ Can you really build while traveling?

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The digital nomad dream...

Beautiful views, new countries, and the freedom to work from anywhere! Sound amazing.

But deep work often needs the opposite: routines, consistency, and fewer distractions...

For me the biggest productivity hack isn’t changing my location - it’s creating the right environment to focus.

Travel can bring inspiration and fresh ideas, but building something meaningful often requires a place where you can truly concentrate.

Would love to hear your experience:
Do you build better while traveling, or do you need a stable environment to do your best work?

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100% agree. I actually build worse while travelling, i think new place is fun for a day or two, but real deep work needs the right environment and my desk

 And when you're away for 2-3 days, do you still try to find a place to work somehow? =)

 When I'm away for 2-3 days, I usually check updates and if anything needs my immediate or urgent attention, I'll find a coffee shop to not fully lose momentum.

 Yes... As we concluded in one of our previous conversations, the tasks that only you can solve are usually the most distracting. If you don’t deal with them, it’s hard to fully enjoy your trip because they keep hanging over you.

What was the last place you traveled to?

 Last place I went to was Saudi recently, it was actually a religious trip. A much-needed break I'd say even though I was still checking in on updates from the team back home and my clients. 😅

I think travel is great for creativity but deep work is a differently story.

 I tried working while traveling when I was a concept artist on a creative project.
I came back with tons of references and ideas, but not a single finished sketch. 😄
The actual work happened only after I returned home.

Is your work related to creativity as well or is it more technical?

i love the idea of working from anywhere but i've leraned that my best work usually happens when i have a consistent environment.

 Have you ever analyzed why? What's the main thing that breaks your focus when you're not in your usual environment?

i've tried working from different places and i always end up being more productive when my setup stays the same.

 Did you try different places intentionally to see how it affects your work, or were those trips where you simply tried to keep working while traveling?

I first thought, that I can, but it asked for its toll – I had to stretch my time, slept very poorly and then I felt like a zombie.

If you are travelling to explore new places, you walk a lot, which is exhausting. So your focus afterwards is limited.

I rather usually prepare some things in advance, and I can manage very short tasks during travels.

 Right!
Before leaving, I usually spend 1-2 intense days solving problems in advance, scheduling things, and finishing some tasks. This way I can clear my head and focus on getting to the airport on time and not forgetting my passport =D

And how do you handle posts and coming up with ideas for them while you're on the road?

 I usually need to come up before, so they are MEMEs, and evergreen topics about getting more engagement and impressions. My rule is to make 50/50 text posts and image posts, so it is bearable + I prepare the 1st comment :)

 Your approach is perfect.

In my case, in almost every aspect of my life and work, I rely on inspiration and spontaneous ideas that spark something inside me and make me want to create and act ! ))

That’s why I’ve always struggled with early preparation and planning everything too far in advance.

travel usually gives me new ideas but i save the real building for when i'm back in a familiar place.

 What kind of trips do you prefer? work-related or purely for relaxation?

For me, the best trips are the ones connected to work. I get to enjoy new places, meet interesting people, and still feel like the trip has a purpose.

i've realized i enjoy traveling more than working while traveling. a new place is exciting but i find it harder to stay focused.

 But do you feel like traveling and experiencing new places gives you inspiration for your work later on?

Some people seem to be able to manage, but as a writer, I need deep concentration and often stillness to get the job done. For me, it's a no. I typically sequester myself in one of my "no distraction zones" when I have a big project.

 Oh, for writers I can imagine how much concentration you need.
What are your “no distraction zones” - office, home, co-working space, or somewhere else? Which one helps you feel the most focused and inspired?

Hi , thanks for your response. Oh, it’s home office all the way for me. I only go to a coworking space when I am in a new place and want to tap into the community there and join events. Cafes can be nice but you’re battling the elements, rowdiness, chatter, background music, uncomfortable chairs, and a lack of sockets. Plus, if you’re alone, going to the lavatory is an issue in terms of safety. Home always wins, but that’s just me! :)

 Good point about safety =)

What kind of content do you mainly create?
What’s the main thing you’re doing on PH as a writer? Are you building something yourself, or mainly sharing your thoughts and experiences?

if your work truly inspires you or motivate you - wherever you're, how the good the place will be, you'll be thinking about the product the whole time at the back of your head, while enjoying the amazing view, great environment actually pushes your brain for more great ideas.

 Yes, that’s why I agree with collecting inspiration and ideas while traveling, and then getting back to your usual environment to build =)

What’s your role in the product? What are you working on?

  I am actually building a startup called Rarelm(rarelm.com). The idea came from being frustrated with how much of the internet feels fake these days. Fake accounts, bots, purchased engagement, all of it.

So I am working on a platform where every user is a real verified human. It is still early, but that is what has been keeping me busy lately. What about you? How did you end up working on RunEvr?