Today we’d like to introduce you to Anil Polat.

Hi Anil, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.

It is quite true that it’s easy to draw a direct path when you look back but at the time, I didn’t know I would start on a quest to visit every country in the world. I have a background in cybersecurity and began a travel blog, one of the first, practically before social media. I kept writing, then used my engineering skills to develop several popular travel apps, and started a YouTube channel (foXnoMad). Just like foXnoMad.com, whether it’s on YouTube, an app, or in writing, my goal is to help others travel smarter.

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?

All businesses have challenges. Like biological evolution, you have to adapt. It’s better to have multiple food sources in the wild and in the case of business, multiple income streams. The more features your business has, the more it can withstand change. And when change is happening, you need to be ready to accept and find a way to take advantage. Challenges are not necessarily obstacles, it’s how you approach a problem that determines the difference.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

I’m a travel and tech online creator. I have been writing foXnoMad.com for over 15 years, one of, if not the biggest independent travel blog. I’ve also been creating travel and tech videos on YouTube (@foXnoMad) to help others see the places I go to and the gear I use – all with the goal of helping you travel smarter. I’m also well known for creating WiFox and DroneMate. WiFox is an app that gives you all of the wifi passwords at airports around the world and DroneMate tells you where you can and can’t fly with a drone – all on your phone and works offline too.

What makes you happy?

I’m happy to be here. It’s no small miracle any of us exist so I try to remind myself of that often. And what even better luck to have family and friends to share time with. Happiness is something you have to work at, a little bit every day. Like exercise. Oh, and running makes me happy, especially when the weather is warm and sunny.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://foxnomad.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foxnomad/
• Facebook: https://fb.me/foXnoMad.travel
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/foxnomad
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/foXnoMad