About
My name is Anil Polat and I’ve been traveling around the world for the past 5 years. Along the way I set the goal of visiting every country on the planet – here’s where I’ve been and where I’m going next. Prior to selling all of my belongings and living out of a single bag, I was a professional computer hacker for 6 years.
I’ve always had a keen interest in culture, technology, and travel, and love to pick things apart to see how they work. That’s my goal on foXnoMad, to teach you the tips, tricks, and tech you can use to travel smarter – no matter where you go or how you travel.
Countries | Upcoming Stops | Where I Am Now
Traveling From An Early Age
I started traveling at a very early age, moving back and forth between Turkey and the United States tagging along with my journalist parents to other destinations as well. Before I began traveling permanently, I was a computer security consultant for 6 years, traveling very often for my job. Over the years I learned to minimize my belongings, adapt to frequently changing environments, and make the most out of my tech gadgets.
I don’t have a fixed address, but rather settle in a spot for a few months to explore a region of the world. All of my belongings fit into a single backpack and I can work from anywhere while staying connected to even the flakiest of wireless connections.
I made the leap to blogging and traveling full time much like I do everything else, by coming up with a plan to break down a big problem into manageable parts. You can also learn to Overcome The 7 Major Obstacles To Traveling The World, read my Ultimate Tech Guide For Travelers, or simply learn to become a traveling hacker on any trip –saving money, seeing more of the world, and using your laptop as the wonderful travel companion you never knew you had.
Travel smarter,
-Anil
Thanks for showing me what a great site should look like and for showing me what great content should be.
I appreciate that very much, thank you!