April 2011
1 post
January 2011
1 post
Learning value of stuff by moving overseas →
“I didn’t know it at the time, but this event was a stake in the ground for us. Here, we made a big change. We jettisoned almost all our physical possessions, and from that moment forward, became hyper-selective about what we allowed in our home. If we just went through the pain-staking process of saying goodbye to our things, why haphazardly welcome more stuff in, stuff that will...
December 2010
1 post
November 2010
1 post
“The Internet is creating markets that enable us to own much less. The winner of...”
– Wired, Abandon Ownership! Join the Rentership Society! (via christmasgorilla)
October 2010
5 posts
“As a travel writer who’s always on the go, being able to plug in and write...”
– Travel Tips: How to Find Mobile Internet Abroad | Wild Junket
Frugal Traveler - Seeing the world on a budget →
This website tells you where you can fly based on...
http://destmapper.com/
Anonymous asked: i read your blog post on boing boing - i'd hate to imagine that you haven't learned of this site yet, but www.couchsurfing.org is a great asset to this lifestyle you've taken on
while i fit into the "single dude" category right now, I'm pretty certain i'll keep going if I were to start a family - the simple fact of living this minimal nomad's...
while i fit into the "single dude" category right now, I'm pretty certain i'll keep going if I were to start a family - the simple fact of living this minimal nomad's...
Desire Lines & Deep Maps →
Why do birds and animals prefer certain usepaths for long distance migration? What decision-making mechanisms are at play here?
Why do humans choose the paths of travel that they do? What factors are at play? What are the traditional techniques of long distance navigation and how can they inform future technologies?
September 2010
13 posts
Shelving It – why bookshelves have become outdated... →
How to get affordable lodging when traveling ~
This is always a quest ~But the great thing it does enable you to meet people and share with others… rather then being a lonely cold hotel room with a TV….
1st I look up craigs list for someone renting rooms, sharing or temporary sublets ( In DC many have made a full time business of renting their spare bedroom in city.. Have to book well in advance.. but $50 night beats a $100 night...
drew olanoff dot com.: I'm moving to India. →
drew:
There’s my big news.
Mid-October I’m going to do something awesome, I’m going to move to India for 3 months.
I’m taking everything I have, the technology, the social, all of it…and we’re going to hit New Delhi, Mumbai, and beyond.
Why?
Why not.
Exactly. Why not.
Anonymous asked: What is the goal of technomads
Anonymous asked: I would like to know how you find places to stay.
I'm fortunate enough to have a portable job - I can work anywhere I can get a reliable internet connection. I do need to work eight hours a day though.
I've done a couple of 'working vacations' so far, staying in hotels, working during the day, and exploring new places in the evenings and weekends....
I'm fortunate enough to have a portable job - I can work anywhere I can get a reliable internet connection. I do need to work eight hours a day though.
I've done a couple of 'working vacations' so far, staying in hotels, working during the day, and exploring new places in the evenings and weekends....
Possessions
You never own posessions, as posessions own you.
-Joel Vanderkolk
Anonymous asked: How to make money while traveling seems to be the greatest challenge. Is there a quick fix (bank robbing) or is it just the barrier to entry....?
5 perviously hot tourist locations that have... →
Neo-Minimalism and the rise of the Technomads -... →
“Savoring life starts with a mindset. It’s a mindset that believes that excess,...”
– Simplify, and Savor Life | zen habits
“There is something wildly cathartic about unloading the physical garbage and...”
– Shane Nickerson
“Given that a frugal person often focuses on the maximization of value, sometimes...”
– The Simple Dollar » Frugality and Accumulation
WatchHere’s the slides from the presentation Sean gave at Ignite Toronto.
August 2010
22 posts
Neighborly Borrowing, Over the Online Fence →
“There may always be certain products that you do need to buy,” says Mr. Williams. “But there is also a growing cultural awareness that you don’t always get enjoyment out of hyperconsumption. The notion of ownership as the barrier between you and what you need is outdated.”
The Wastefulness of Decluttering; or How to Make... →
mnmal:
It is preoccupation with possession, more than anything else, that prevents men from living freely and nobly.’ ~Bertrand Russell
Personal uniforms and simplifying through... →
Six Items Or Less →
Starting Monday, June 21st 2010, a group of people from California to Dubai are going to take part in a little experiment: each participant gets to choose six (and only six) items of clothing and pledge to wear onlythese six items of clothing for a month. They’ll share their experiences here at sixitemsorless.com
Back to Basics →
This is a post I just found from a few years ago talking about the concept of a personal uniform in minimalism, it’s an area I’m going to talk more about so I wanted to throw this spark out there again.
“However, I don’t tend to own more than one of these sorts of things at a time...”
– Justin Blanton | Living out of a hard drive
TheTechnomads.net →
Went ahead and got a proper domain.
More on Rolf Pott's no baggage RTW trip
Rolf’s five rules for the trip:
1) No bags on the journey, period.
2) No borrowing of items from (or stowing items with) the cameraman.
3) Borrowing items from locals or other travelers is permitted
4) Buying items along the way is permitted
5) Mailing items to oneself is interesting, but not permitted.
Follow along at Rolfs RTW blog, and the twitter account for the project.
“It amazed me how much stuff we travel with. It amazed me even more that, thanks...”
– Packing gadgets to take on vacation… or just take an iPhone 4 | The Loop — Tx, Marco
WatchRolf sees his journey as a real-time experiment in traveling ultra-light, and “a field-test for a more philosophical idea — that what we experience in life is more important than what we bring with us. (via How to Travel 12 Countries with No Baggage Whatsoever (+ Cool Giveaway))
“Work and travel can complement each other, they don’t have to be opposing...”
– Permanent travel vs. having a home base, Marcus Sortijas - Vagabonding.com
“One of the most well-trafficked sites dealing with long-term travel is Nomadic...”
– On long-term travel, snobbery & judgmental blogging, Mike Barish - Gadling
“In this modern world of 9 to 5, mortgages, carpools, and bills, our days can get...”
– Why We Travel, Matt Kepnes - Huffington Post
“Owning just a few electronics and pieces of fabric is an interesting take on...”
– Trend spotting: Tech-savvy minimalism | Unclutterer
MICRONET Microfiber Towel (Amazon) →
One thing I am constantly missing on the road is a decent, quick-drying travel towel. Sure, it’s One More Thing, but whether I’m hopping out of the ocean or trying to wash up in an airport bathroom, I keep thinking I’d find one handy. I’ve just bought this little microfiber number in sexy Emergency Orange, but I have my doubts the microfiber will keep mildew at bay as well...
“There is nothing like packing for a trip to make you stop and think about what...”
– Long Term Travel, minimalism’s best friend
“Another unintended philosophical nugget of the project was to understand that...”
– The nitty-gritty of whittling down your possessions, BoingBoing