Roundup: December 16-31
By theprofessionalhobo ~ December 30th, 2008. Filed under: Australia, life at Kingbilli, links.
Happy Holidays everybody! Christmas and New Years have seen us on a social whirlwind tour, enjoying the friendship and company of so many of the warm and welcoming Aussies we have met thus far in our journey.
And believe it or not, in there, I found some time to get a few more articles published too! Please enjoy these tidbits:
WISE BREAD
Goal Setting: Getting Out of Debt Once and For All
It is easy enough to say that you have a goal of being debt free in “x” months or years. You have crunched the numbers, and your plan is realistic and achievable. But why is it so hard to actually put into practice? Getting out of debt is the plight of many people, and the goal in and of itself is the downfall of many more. Here are a few tips to align your goals of debt reduction with the reality of making it happen.
ILOHO
How to Travel Proof Your Cell Phone
So you want to travel, and would like to be “connected” in so doing. Here are a few tips on how to harness your cell phone for optimal travel, and minimal wallet leakage.
TRANSITIONS ABROAD
Overseas Travel Insurance: Why You Need it and When You Do Not
Having been on the road for a few years now and experienced the inside of hospitals in more than a few countries, I have the dirt on travel insurance. For the voice of experience, read on.
Live and Work Overseas Freelancing on the Web: How to Create Jobs Abroad to Finance Your Travels
As somebody who is doing it, it is great to write about it now. I guess you could say I am an expert on this stuff now! Yikes. If I’m an expert…
VAGABOND STORY
I was recently contacted by the author of this site to contribute a story, and of course I had to say yes! Long time readers of my blog may recognize this story:
Muay Thai Boxing, and Why I’ll Never Drink Again
I’ll let you figure out what this story is all about!
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December 31st, 2008 at 8:20 am
Great writing Nora! You are such a natural. It is rare–and a pleasure–to receive copy that requires no editing.
Happy New Year
Gregory Hubbs
Editor
Transitions Abroad
January 1st, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Hi Nora,
Let us know if you make it out to Perth before the middle of March. It’d be great to catch up for a drink or three with another full-time traveller.
Cheers,
Craig and Linda – indie travel podcast
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:44 am
@Gregory – Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! I am honoured, and even more pleased to be working with you, believe me!
@Craig & Linda – I don’t know if Perth will be possible for us before mid-March, but we’ll keep our options open. Any chance I can drag you out Melbourne-way?
January 2nd, 2009 at 9:54 am
Sure, it’s our favourite Aussie city. We should be arriving for a week in early April. We’ll stay in touch.