I read the 4-Hour Workweek
I have friends all over the world. I’m pretty sure the only continent where I don’t know someone is Antarctica — and there have been several near misses there. A huge number of those friends I’ve met through Twitter. I’ve met tons of people through Twitter and have have even arranged the occasional face-to-face get-together.
Hands down, most of the people I know who want to travel for more than a few weeks here and there want to run their own businesses. They want to start their own business that allows them to support their traveling habit while still working on a schedule that is convenient for those same travels.
When you’re flying domestically within the U.S, a gun — even a starter pistol — can be a useful travel hack. You have to specially register any baggage containing a projectile weapon, which means the TSA will go to extra efforts to ensure your bags show up in the right airport and on time.
I spotted an interesting news item this morning: Skype now accounts for 12 percent of all international calling minutes. That’s a huge number, especially when you consider that more countries’ international calls are split between local telecomms, as well as online tools like Skype.
I have a certain fascination with micronations — places that are in many ways their own countries, but may or may not actually be recognized as actual countries. There are quite a few, ranging from abandoned gun platforms in the middle of the ocean to cities that have declared their independence. Some are easier to visit than others, but I’d love to make the attempt.
If you’re a writer or another type of professional creative, you can find residency opportunities all over the world. Most have requirements that you must meet, but as long as you do, you can get inexpensive or free room and board. Residencies are meant to provide artistic types with the opportunity to work away from the bustle of the every day and, typically, you’re expected to have a specific project that you’re working on.
When we talk about travel in my family, we have great memories as well as a few cautionary tales. When it comes to souvenirs, there’s one story in particular that we tell. It’s been floating around the family for decades now (the events in question actually took place before I was even born), but it’s become a part of family legend.
When you’re planning out your journeys, you have to have an idea of how you’re going to pay for a place to stay, the occasional transportation and the food it takes to keep you moving. But there are a lot of options: you can find a job that allows you to telecommute, freelance for various clients and even sell your own products. Each has its own benefits and drawbacks.
When you’re getting ready to travel, especially if you’re planning to be gone a long time, it’s tough to focus on details like coming home. If you’re planning to travel around the world, perhaps staying on the road for months at a time, home can seem like a strange concept. But having a home base can make all the difference in the world to your abilities to travel.
Nomadesk is running a contest for the best digital nomad story with a ‘Digital Nomad Survival Kit.’ The kit contains a netbook and other gear, as well as a three year subscription to Nomadesk, valued at more than $2,000. There also seems to be an alternative prize of airfare for two to any destination (although there is some fine print).
