Hello Reader,

Work, Wander, and… Wi-Fi?

This past month I went on a bit of an experiment: working while traveling — a “workation,” inspired by my podcast chat with Filip Drimalka.

Three weeks on a cruise. One week on a bus tour in Japan. A laptop in one hand, coffee in the other. And a lot of lessons along the way.

The cruise? Surprisingly productive — when I wasn’t distracted by shows, sightseeing, or saying yes to another dessert (I came back 2kg heavier). I did manage to keep up with some writing and business essentials… thanks to an expensive but necessary $850 Wi-Fi pass.

The Japan leg? Beautiful and fast-paced. Long days meant little time for work — just enough to check in and keep the lights on. I strongly recommend visiting Japan, it really is a model culture that we in Australia could learn a lot from.

My Workation Kit:

What kept me connected (and caffeinated):

• MacBook Pro + a portable monitor
• Anker Prime 200W Charger — charged 5 devices at once (needs and adaptor for overseas)
• GL.iNet travel router–login to the hotel wifi on your laptop and it will automatically open wifi on all your devices
• iPad for my Kindle (not shown)
• Orange Lacie Rugged Portable Drive to continue backing up files
• iPhone,
• AirPods Pro
• Air tags to check where my baggage was, just in case it was lost
• Roost laptop stand–raises up my ipad closer to eye level
• Bluetooth Anker portable keyboard
• Apple Magic Mouse
• A powerful Anker power bank sufficient to charge my MacBook Pro along with several other devices
• A rugged Australian made backpack packed like a command center–padded sections for laptop and devices, plenty of pockets for gear (I've forgotten the brand, sorry, but it kept everything secure)
• And… a Rhinowares Hand Coffee Grinder, beans, and an AeroPress Coffee Maker-Go — because great ideas need great coffee (purchased from my favourite coffee equipment supplier https://alternativebrewing.com.au/​

This is a messy photo of what I took with me:​​

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What I Learned:

• You can work while traveling, but environment matters
• Internet access is an investment, not a luxury
• Having the right gear is freedom
• And sometimes… it’s okay to just enjoy the moment

If you have tried a workation, get in touch and tell me how it went.

Listen to the podcast that started it all: Wisepreneurs Podcast – Thriving in the Age of AI with Filip Drimalka​
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Nigel Rawlins
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