Travel

[:en]Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.[:]

  • 7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road
    Digital Nomad lifestyle, Lifestyle, Tech, Travel

    7 compelling reasons why you need a tablet with you on the road

    They’re not as compact as a phone, but they don’t have the processing power of a computer. Why has the world gone crazy for tablets?

    These strange hybrid inventions have taken over the world. Children are using them. Businessmen are using them. With many models to choose from, it’s a competitive market. But what’s so special about them? If you’ve been watching the trend grow curiously and are still unsure of what the hype’s about, this guide ought to explain everything and will have you scanning the internet to buy one. I thought about getting a tablet again for traveling, after I sold my iPad because I didn’t use it much at home. Now I’m almost full time on the road, I think I need one, and these are a few reasons why:  (more…)

  • from Google Drive and Mega to OneDrive
    Blogging, Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Travel

    Why I moved my backups and photos from Google Drive and Mega to OneDrive

    Ever heard of OneDrive? Chances are, if you use Hotmail, you have. OneDrive is Microsoft’s Cloud Storage solution and after I made the move a few months ago, I’m now officially a fan. If you signup you receive a mere 5GB for free, that used to be 15GB, and compared to Google’s 15GB you ask me why should I move? Well, there are a few ways to up your GB’s game with OneDrive. I actually received a 200GB free code with my external hard drive purchase recently, so that was nice. You can invite people to join, and you’ll receive 0,5GB both for free, but that’s only up to 10GB (sign-up here with my code and receive your first extra 0,5 GB).  (more…)

  • Want to escape the holidays? Afford a last-minute break with these hacks
    Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Want to escape the holidays? Afford a last-minute break with these hacks

    It’s easy to feel a bit scrooge during the celebrations. After all, we have just got over Thanksgiving. And now everyone is full on Christmas mode. And for some people, it can drive them mad.

    But there is an answer if you want to escape the Christmas madness; travel!

    However, it can be a challenge to afford a holiday in just four weeks time. Therefore, here are some hacks you need to afford a last-minute break to escape the holidays!  (more…)

  • 4 Common ways you can make money from traveling | Travel and work
    Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Finance, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    4 Common ways you can make money from traveling

    For many people, traveling the world is the ultimate dream. It gives them the chance to visit new and exciting destinations while developing as a person. However, there is one very obvious downside to this grand plan: it costs way too much money!

    Thankfully, though, it is possible to make a bit of money while you are on your travels. Here are some ideas that can help you earn the big bucks and travel and work!  (more…)

  • Why Vacation Real Estate Can Be Great For Both Business And Pleasure
    Business, blogging & Money, Finance, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Why vacation real estate can be great for both business and pleasure

    For most of us, having seasonal property is a bit of a pipe dream. We would all love to have a ‘holiday home’, but the expenses often mean that it stays just that: a pipe dream. However, have you ever thought of buying a vacation property and using it as a business venture?

    If you live the digital nomad lifestyle, it probably means you’re never in the same place for long.

    So if you could do with a little extra cash (who couldn’t, really!), investing in holiday property could provide you with a significant return. Then, when you are not renting it out, you have somewhere home-like to visit that enables you to spend time in a certain part of the world.

    Whether you choose to keep it just for yourself and family or whether you choose to make it into a rental, here are the top things you should look for in new real estate.
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  • The complete guide to running your business from your computer
    Blogging, Business, Business, blogging & Money, Digital Nomad lifestyle

    The complete guide to running your business from your computer

    If you run your own business and somehow haven’t dragged yourself into the digital age yet, then I commend you for somehow keeping up. Computers have made everything a lot easier and more efficient, and as a result faster. Communications that might have taken a week back in the 1970s, can now be relayed in a matter of minutes through a series of emails and attachments. Everyone is online now. And that’s because computers can handle pretty much all aspects of your business.

    You might also like: The tools I use to run my 5-figure automated business and blog – networks, plugins, software, tools and hosting

    This guide will show you just how much you can do from the comfort of your own desk. Most of this can even translate onto a smartphone! It’s time to do out with the filing cabinets and fax machines and phonebooks. All that stuff is taking up valuable office space. You have all the tools you need available at your disposal with the simple click of a mouse (or touchscreen).  (more…)

  • The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers
    Academy, Blogging, Business, Business, blogging & Money, Career, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Self improvement

    The best Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals for digital nomads, creative online entrepreneurs, travelers & bloggers

    Hello hello! US-based or not, the next couple of weeks it’s all about Black Friday, Small Biz Saturday and Cyber Monday, because there are AWESOME deals out there! Time to work on your self-development, business investments and must buys! I’ve collected the best deals for creative online entrepreneurs and bloggers. So even if you don’t live in the U.S., you’ll have a good chance of scoring a good deal online if you know where to look. And I must confess, I already bought more than planned, and Black Friday is not even here!! But the deals are!  (more…)

  • My carry on long-haul flight essentials
    Travel, Travel Gear of the Week, Travel Hacks & Tips

    My carry on long-haul flight essentials

    Flying around the world has blessed me with a strong sense of what to pack for a flight and especially a long haul flight. If it’s just an hour, your bag isn’t that different than a daily commute, but when it comes to long-haul flights, your bag makes or breaks your flight comforts (let’s assume you’re not flying business or first class). So here’s my long-haul flight pack list, I’ll regularly update this list, did I miss anything? Let me know!

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  • Working Holiday Guide- Oceania, New Zealand, Australia checklist + guide
    Australia, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Working Holiday Guide: Oceania, New Zealand, Australia checklist + guide

    Working Holiday Oceania, New Zealand, Australia checklist for aspiring ‘working holidayers’. Planning a working holiday abroad? Great news for digital nomads! From 1 January 2017, you can be up to 35 years old for an Australian working holiday visa! Super excited, as this gives more people the chance to experience my favorite part of the world (so far away from home, though… ). Time to do a checklist for aspiring working holidayers, just to make your life easier, and so I can use it as a reference for myself!  (more…)

  • Stuff about being a digital nomad that no one tells you
    Business, blogging & Money, Career, Digital Nomad lifestyle, Travel

    Stuff about being a digital nomad that no one tells you

    Something that is particular to being alive in this generation is that we now have the option to become a digital nomad. That means because of digital technology we can travel the world, while still working.

    So we don’t have to sacrifice our career or put our earning potential on hold to see the many marvels this earth has to offer. If you check the internet, you will see loads of people living the digital nomad life. But what is it really like in practice? Read on to find out. (more…)

  • Scary travel movies inspired by true events PART I
    Entertainment, Film & TV, Travel, Travel Hacks & Tips

    Scary travel movies inspired by true events PART I

    When we think about scary travel movies, Eli Roth’s incredibly bloody horror movie Hostel is probably the first thing that pops into your head. But there are many more travel movies that are scarier simply because they are based on real stories. These aren’t the kind of stories about people getting slaughtered, these are the kind of stories that freak you out because you know someone lived it and has survived to tell the story. They’re about people surviving terrible accidents or situations. They’re freaked out by mother nature instead of zombies or murderers. Must watch for travelers, because who knows, you might pick up some survival skills! Somehow, after I watched the Shallows recently, I’m SO into this kind of thrillers, so I decided to collect a few recent ones I saw inspired by true events. And yes, I must admit, they do fuel my wanderlust, often they start in the most beautiful places like Mexico, Hawaii or Australia. Enjoy!  (more…)