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Brandon Himpfen
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Digital Marketing. Web Development. Graphic Design. Programming. Travel. Photography. https://www.himpfen.com/
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What “Location Independent” Actually Requires digitalnomadsnetwork.substack.com/p/what-locat...

#digitalnomad #digitalnomads #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomadlifestyle #nomad
What “Location Independent” Actually Requires
The structural, legal, and operational realities behind working without a fixed base.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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The Awesome Lists Roadmap: Current Scope and What’s Ahead www.himpfen.com/awesome-list...

#awesome #awesomelists #opensource #programming #webdevelopment
The Awesome Lists Roadmap: Current Scope and What’s Ahead
A clear roadmap for the Awesome Lists project outlining its current scope, category structure, and planned expansions across AI, data, engineering, sustainability, and more, with a forward-looking vie...
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January 7, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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The Desk — Edition 82 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
The Desk — Edition 82
Welcome to the 82nd issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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Digital Marketing Weekly Issue 3 www.linkedin.com/pulse/digita...

#digitalmarketing #seo #socialmedia
Digital Marketing Weekly Issue 3
January 05, 2026 👋 Welcome back. Digital Marketing Weekly is a curated overview of developments across SEO, content, social, analytics, and digital growth strategy.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:40 PM
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AI Weekly Issue 2 www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-wee...

#ai #ArtificialInteligence #tech #technology
AI Weekly Issue 2
January 05, 2026 👋 Welcome back. AI Weekly is a curated overview of developments across artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied AI systems.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:39 PM
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Crypto & FinTech Weekly Issue 2 www.linkedin.com/pulse/crypto...

#crypto #cryptocurrency #fintech
Crypto & FinTech Weekly Issue 2
January 05, 2026 👋 Welcome back. Crypto & FinTech Weekly is a curated overview of developments at the intersection of digital assets, financial infrastructure, regulation, and financial technology.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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The Ecosystem Map: What I’m Building and Why It’s Connected brandonhimpfen.substack.com/p/the-ecosys...

#opensource #programming #travel #solotravel #webdevelopment #digitalmarketing #digitalnomads
The Ecosystem Map: What I’m Building and Why It’s Connected
How my projects fit together, what they’re for, and the philosophy behind building an interconnected body of work.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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The Cost of Convenience: How Time, Transfers, and Layovers Quietly Shape Travel Prices www.brandontravel.com/cost-of-conv...

#travel #solotravel #traveler #travelexpert
The Cost of Convenience: How Time, Transfers, and Layovers Quietly Shape Travel Prices
Airfare prices aren’t just about distance or seasonality. This analysis explains how time saved, transfers avoided, and layovers tolerated quietly shape flight pricing — and why convenience is one of ...
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January 1, 2026 at 5:19 PM
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How to Stay Safe as a Solo Traveler www.solotraveler.org/how-to-stay-...

#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #travelingalone #travelingsolo
How to Stay Safe as a Solo Traveler
A practical, experience-based guide to staying safe as a solo traveler. Learn how to plan smarter, protect your belongings, navigate transportation, stay aware, and travel confidently while exploring ...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:20 PM
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Search, Explained — Not Simplified searchpowered.substack.com/p/search-exp...

#seo #search #searchengineoptimization #searchengine
Search, Explained — Not Simplified
Where search behavior, algorithms, and content meet.
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January 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Introducing Open Source Weekly www.himpfen.com/introducing-...

#opensource #programming #coding #webdevelopment
Introducing Open Source Weekly
Introducing Open Source Weekly, a new LinkedIn newsletter curating programming projects, open source tools, developer infrastructure, and data. Published weekly with a focus on clarity, usefulness, an...
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December 30, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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The Desk — Edition 81 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#programming #webdevelopment #opensource #travel #technology #solotravel
The Desk — Edition 81
Welcome to the 81st issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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December 30, 2025 at 2:14 AM
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Why I Build Public Travel Resources (And Keep Them Free) www.himpfen.com/why-i-build-...

#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #digitalnomad
Why I Build Public Travel Resources (And Keep Them Free)
Why I build public travel resources and keep them free. A reflection on accessibility, preparedness, and designing practical travel tools that remove friction, support solo travelers, and remain usefu...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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A Year of Building the Foundation (and What Comes Next) brandonhimpfen.substack.com/p/a-year-of-...

#programming #opensource #webdev #webdevelopment #travel #solotravel #digitalmarketing
A Year of Building the Foundation (and What Comes Next)
Why 2025 was about groundwork and how it sets up a more visible 2026.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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The Desk — Edition 79 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#opensource #programming #webdevelopment #webdev #travel #solotravel
The Desk — Edition 79
Welcome to the 79th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Travel Inflation Explained: Why Trips Cost More — and What the Data Shows www.brandontravel.com/travel-infla...

#travel #solotravel #solotraveler #digitalnomads #travelling
Travel Inflation Explained: Why Trips Cost More — and What the Data Shows
A data-driven explanation of why travel has become more expensive. Explore airfare trends, hotel pricing, demand shifts, labor dynamics, and global economic forces that are reshaping tourism costs and...
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December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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Introducing Awesome Learn: A Clearer, Calmer Way to Learn Anything www.himpfen.com/awesome-lear...

#opensource #awesomelearn #awesomelists #webdevelopment #programming
Introducing Awesome Learn: A Clearer, Calmer Way to Learn Anything
Awesome Learn is a new open-source project offering structured, minimal, and curated learning paths across technology, digital skills, and more. A clearer, calmer way to learn—beginner to advanced, wi...
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December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Released: HTML Template v2.0

A modern HTML starter designed to be fast, accessible and easy to customize. Includes design tokens, semantic layout, light/dark mode, updated error pages and zero legacy JS.

Check it out → github.com/brandonhimpf...

#webdev #frontend #html #opensource
GitHub - brandonhimpfen/html-template: A professional HTML template designed to help build fast, robust, and adaptable websites.
A professional HTML template designed to help build fast, robust, and adaptable websites. - brandonhimpfen/html-template
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December 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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The Geography of Flight: Why Some Routes Exist — and Others Never Will www.brandontravel.com/geography-of...

#travel #solotraveler #solotravel #traveladvisor #travelling
The Geography of Flight: Why Some Routes Exist — and Others Never Will
A data-driven look at the geography of flight, exploring how aircraft range, great-circle routes, airspace rights, airline strategy, and global geography determine why certain flight paths exist and w...
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Desk — Edition 78 www.himpfen.com/the-desk-edi...

#programming #opensource #webdevelopment #travel #digitalmarketing
The Desk — Edition 78
Welcome to the 78th issue of the Desk. The Desk is my weekly newsletter covering newly published content and project updates.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The Most Connected Airports in the World: A Data-Driven Look www.brandontravel.com/most-connect...

#travel #airports #solotravel #solotraveler #digitalnomads
The Most Connected Airports in the World: A Data-Driven Look
A data-driven analysis of the world’s most connected airports, exploring destination reach, airline networks, geographic efficiency, and the global patterns that shape modern travel and mobility. Upda...
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December 7, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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We’re a global community for travel bloggers from beginners to seasoned pros — who want to connect, share, and grow together.

📝 Travel storytelling & blogging tips
📸 Photography & content creation
💻 SEO, monetization & digital strategy

#TravelBlogging #DigitalNomads #TravelCommunity #BlueSkyTravel
October 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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A Simple, 3-Step Method to Enrich Your Travels www.solotraveler.org/3-step-metho...

#solotravel #solotraveler #travel #mindfultravel #meaningfultravel
A Simple, 3-Step Method to Enrich Your Travels
Discover a simple 3-step method to make every trip more meaningful. Learn how to prepare before you go, engage deeply at your destination, and continue learning after you return to turn every journey ...
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November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Prepare Your Home for Vacation: Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers www.solotraveler.org/prepare-your...

#solotravel #solotraveler #travelingsolo #travelingalone #travel
Prepare Your Home for Vacation: Ultimate Checklist for Solo Travelers
Prepare your home for vacation with this ultimate checklist for solo travelers. Learn essential safety steps, money-saving tips, and smart ways to set up your home for a smooth, stress-free return.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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YouTube Remains the Most Widely Used Social Platform as Usage Patterns Shift Across the U.S. www.boldoutlook.com/pew-social-m...

#youtube #facebook #socialmedia #digitalmarketing #digitalmedia
YouTube Remains the Most Widely Used Social Platform as Usage Patterns Shift Across the U.S.
New Pew data shows YouTube and Facebook remain the most widely used social platforms in the U.S., while TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reddit continue steady growth. Daily usage and demographic tren...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM