Sean Ogle talked about how many people who do a continual 9-5 grind for years become stuck in habits that they are not even aware of: watching TV for hours at night. Never trying anything new. Not working on personal dreams… I would extend this to say that anyone, including entrepreneurs, the unemployed, aliens, etc. could fall victim to this …
What It’s Like To Drop Everything And Travel The World, Part 2
Cover image: The Bitexco financial tower and street in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. So upon entering Vietnam as a digital nomad and trying to glimpse out of the plane window to catch my first glimpse of the country I started to feel it… The humidity. Unfortunately I didn’t have a lot of drinking water left, so I was sparingly …
What It’s Like To Drop Everything And Travel The World, Part 1
Cover image: Walking along the seawall in Vancouver, Canada. Nearly a month ago, I dropped everything I had in Canada and became a digital nomad. I took a suitcase, a backpack, and flew to Vietnam. So I decided to write a 5000 word multi-post about my experience thus far. In this three-part post, I’ll discuss the lead up to the trip, …
How To Save Over $1,500 And Book Your First Location Independent Move In 13 Easy Steps
I just booked a one-way ticket to Vietnam a few weeks ago to make my first ever location independent move. I can work from anywhere. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! (in girly high pitched scream) I feel so nervous and excited it’s nuts! But you might ask: “Noam – what process can I go through to buy my own ticket, and how can I …
The Tragedy Of The Backpacker Relationship
Many things are synonymous with backpacking – hunchbacks struggling with 30 pound loads, few clothes and not enough showers, and a thirst for adventure. Oh, and alcohol of course… But the one other thing that travelling seems to bring about is amazing people. I have found that backpackers, or travellers in general, are usually open-minded, friendly, and warm. It’s great, …