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Detours to dreams! Cancelled flights launched epic adventures. This post chronicles a pandemic pivot: trading dream destinations for the wild, confusing world of digital nomadism. Swap boardrooms for breathtaking views, ditch resumes for freelance hustles. It's bumpy, the sunrise from your laptop is no reality. But the journey? Priceless....
Life during pandemic times: A tumultuous blend of constant travel, vanishing job offers, and precariously teetering freelance work. But wait, it’s not all gloom! Sprinkle in a chaos-induced family reunion after 40 years, the stressful soothing of a stressed mum in isolation, and a stubbornly elusive passport from Namibia. Who says variety is dead?...
Prepare to swap reality for the realm of the unknown as you explore the cosmic vistas of Walvis Bay's Salt Works. Think alien landscapes, balletic birds, and a backdrop that smells a bit like sulphur. It's a mix of sci-fi fantasy and a salt shaker's dream, complete with the unsung symphony of industrial toil. Don't be fooled, behind the...
Looking for a creative freelancer? Jack of all trades here! I juggle graphic design, photography, adventure, and occasional volunteering. Free on weekends and moonlight hours until 2025. Try me for tiny website designs, but no E-commerce for now, sorry! Old handwork? Refer to the dXine.co.za archives....
In an unexpected twist of events in Swakopmund, Breakdown-turned-brunch at a gem of a coffee shop brought out the cheesecake lover in my partner, while I found solace in a fancy French breakfast. Navigating a pay-to-pee nightmare led to an impromptu photoshoot with friendly staff. Moral of the story? Bathroom troubles can sprout creativity, and always carry coins for...
Trusted for impactful graphic design and IT skills, especially in print, packaging, and flexographic design, I'm available to engage in selective freelance assignments over weekends and after hours while on retainer. I'm not just open for CMS support and training, but also eager to delve into new avenues. Connect, collaborate, and discover more at dXine.art. No Tier or Crypto...
When life gives you grounded flights, you turn it into a DIY-adventure at a backpacker's lodge in East London. Between wrestling with feisty toilet brushes and sipping seaside wines, we built lasting connections, grasping breadmaking, fresh seafood-cooking, and coding between sunshine bathings. Lessons in volunteering? Personal growth and lifelong friendships beat posh vacations. Travel smart, stay safe, and when...
In the quirky world of 2020 pandemic-era life, my partner and I had to pivot from visas and jobs to volunteering and dabbling in design. Hunting online work was like seeking a unicorn. Our travel dreams got COVID-cancelled and left in limbo. Then, we navigated treacherous waters of cryptocurrency scams and stumbled on a low-key Bitcoin miner, Computta. Computta is tantamount...
From their evolution as punk rock-style hairdos for evergreens to wheel-like accessories gone independent, the journey of Christmas trees and wreaths surely has been a ride. Starting in Europe, they now serve the holiday spirit as globally recognized emblems of tradition, representing an intoxicating mix of old-world practices and modern interpretations....
In the fantastically dizzying world of online dating, from make-ups to breakdowns, relationships can be sparked and snuffed with a mouse click. The exciting digital dance has its perils and joys - from the thrill of virtual chemistry, to the despair of digital rejection. As we embrace our keyboard-induced love stories, remember to add a sprinkle of caution and...