Carving Out the Cash: Is it Cheaper to Be Nomadic?
Flickr Photo Credit: Reef Raff
Think you don’t have the money for long term travel? Consider the possibility that life on the road may actually be less expensive. Read more
Getting There: Going from Presque Isle, Maine to Boston Without Going Broke
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By David A. Dickinson
Recently I had a government job offer which required me to attend an interview in Boston. This touched off a debate that seems to come up a lot in the Aroostook (or as we locals say, “the County”); What is the cheapest way to go from here to there? Read more
Carving Out the Cash: Degrees of Separation
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We’ve all heard about the idea of degrees of separation when it comes to how far removed we are from knowing a particular person. For example, you have a friend who’s aunt works on a committe along with a specific public figure . . . something along those lines. But have you ever thought about applying this line of thinking to financial decisions and how far away or close they bring us to a particular goal such as long term travel? Read more
Carving Out the Cash: A Great Budget Travel Article
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Hi Guys! I found this link to a great budget travel article. Read more
Carving Out the Cash: Traveling by Ocean Freighter
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David and I have been discussing this option on and off for several years. While we are both still intrigued by the possibility, I have to say that personally, the jury’s still out on this one for me. Here’s why. Read more
Carving Out the Cash: Make Your Own Backpacking Gear
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OK. I admit it. I have let my sewing skills atrophy far too much to jump in and do this right away. However, if your skills are sharp, here’s an article with several sets of directions for various types of gear, as well as a list of books on the subject. There was a sergeant who designed and sewed his own ruck sack for 6 bucks. No, I did not forget a zero.
I’m very impressed with this page. There are tons of different sets of directions for creating your own stuff, backpacks, shelters, snowshoes, the works. These guys really put in a ton of effort to compile these resources. If you’re serious about shaving off every nickel from your trip budget, and have the skills to attempt some of these projects, then I highly recommend this page.
Carving Out the Cash: How to Travel for Free
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David and I have heard many success stories about this over the years, and are hoping to try it out soon. What are we referring to? Read more
Temple Rubbings
Flickr Photo Credit: Pipi Wild Head
When we were planning our trip around the world, I couldn’t wait to see the temple rubbings available at Angkor Wat. That got me to thinking about the possibility of a novice like me actually attempting my own. Read more
Maintaining Flexibility: The Online Teaching Arena
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During a recent conversation with an entrepreneurial friend of mine about ways to supplement income during business expansion and retirement transition, she asked if I had ever considered online teaching. Read more
Teaching Around the World
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If you are comfortable in the classroom arena, and want to finance your world travel experience, international teaching may be for you. Read more
