Last updated May 13, 2022 | Designing a Life of Travel
These tips for getting started with remote work anywhere in the world are for aspiring nomads who plan to work for existing companies at first. Yes, you can design a life of travel without needing to launch your own blog, course, channel, freelancing business, or...
Last updated May 5, 2022 | The Escape Mindset
Before we talk about what happens when you leave a job to travel, first know that it’s never too late to make your escape. As the old proverb goes: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time to plant a tree is today. I didn’t leave a job to...
Last updated May 18, 2022 | Becoming a Badass
Well, really there are a lot of things to know before traveling long term. But in this post, we’re going to focus on five of my favorite things you should know before hitting the road for an extended bout of independent travel. Most travelers, myself included,...
Last updated Apr 20, 2022 | The Escape Mindset
Today, we’re going to cover the right way to approach talking with your family about travel. Extensive world travel is one of the fastest ways to achieve personal growth. That said, unfortunately, someone always gets left behind. Some of these loved ones and closest...
Last updated Mar 3, 2022 | Becoming a Badass
I learned how to beat travel stress on a first trip the hard way. My first solo vagabonding trip (and first time out of the United States) in 2006 started with a one-way flight to Bangkok. I didn’t have a plan, smartphone, or guidebook. As a complete newbie, I thought...
Last updated May 20, 2022 | Becoming a Badass
I am the master of my fate.I am the captain of my soul. History provides many excellent examples of self-efficacy and internal locus of control, two concepts we’ll talk about here, but British poet William Ernest Henley has been especially on my mind...
Last updated Apr 19, 2022 | Becoming a Badass
The acute benefits of taking cold showers are changing my life. I believe (and there is a lot of research) that they can help you reach new heights in your own life—including greater happiness and self-efficacy. For your reference, see the bottom of this post for some...
Last updated May 5, 2022 | The Escape Mindset
Many times throughout the history of humanity, the darkest hours were followed by triumph and rebuilding. Traveling during an economic downturn is easier and more common than you may think. If you were planning to quit your job to travel or start a new life as a...
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