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6 Things Backpackers Don’t Admit

Backpackers, are they the Salt of the Earth genuine good guys of travel or are they hiding something? Paying Tourist Prices Worldly backpackers always get a good price, some will even claim the ability to haggle to local price. Sorry, but you look different and people who look different pay more. You can’t always know [...]


Friday October 23 2009

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Authentic Travelers Don’t Eat McDonalds

You seek out the most westernized mall you can find, order a burger and fries, buy a ticket to the latest Hollywood blockbuster and completely zone out to all the things far more exotic around you. Just don’t tell anyone or you will be labeled a bad traveler who may as well have stayed at [...]


Tuesday October 20 2009

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On the Origin of Me by Means of Lifestyle Design

It is roughly a year since I first read Tim Ferris’ 4 Four Work Week. It’s a great book and has been a catalyst for a big change in how I view life and the world. While it’s not without its flaws the most important concept I think anyone can take from the book is [...]


Wednesday October 14 2009

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Moonlighting On The Internet

A long time ago I stuck some Adsense ads on my site to see what happened, not much. In fact ever since I opened my account I still haven’t broken the $20 mark in the three years I’ve held it. By now it’s clear all I need to start my nomad lifestyle is a measly [...]


Tuesday October 6 2009

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Sourcecontrol Review: A Guide to Effective Outsourcing

Everyone wants to outsource but it can be a minefield for unmet expectations and other difficulties. The answer is in systems. Outsourcing requires systems to be truly worthwhile, without them it can quickly cost you more time than you save so it pays to really know how to effectively use a VA before you jump [...]


Thursday October 1 2009

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How To Live On $30 A Day

How much does it cost you to live right now? Rent or mortgage, loan payments, credit cards, eating out and all the rest. I’m willing to bet that if you add it all up its likely significantly more than $30 a day. I know my current expenses exceed that quite easily but $30 is my [...]


Wednesday September 23 2009

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