Roundup: July 1st-15th
By theprofessionalhobo ~ July 15th, 2010. Filed under: France, links.
In the last few weeks I’ve graced the shores of three countries; something only generally possible in Europe! I started (or rather finished) off my time in Spain, then visited a friend in Germany for a short while, before moving on to Paris to meet and travel with my mother. I am currently enjoying the sun and sea in the south of France, and was lucky enough to also enjoy the Bastille Day celebrations in this country as well. But there will be more on all of that as time goes on (and as I find time to commit my thoughts and adventures to proverbial pen and paper). In the meantime, please enjoy my latest published musings and mentions from around the web:
Wise Bread
FINANCIAL IQ Test: How Healthy is Your Financial Plan?
What aspects of personal finance does your financial plan cover? Are you focusing on the right things and bouncing your ideas off somebody knowledgeable and trustworthy? Does your financial plan excite you? (Because is should). Or do you have a plan at all? Following is a Financial IQ Test to help you determine how healthy your financial plan is.
Transitions Abroad
Managing Finances Securely While Traveling
You need money to travel, and you’ve got to actively manage it while you’re on the road. How do minimize security concerns while paying for expenses? Where do you keep your cash? What would you do if you needed money in an emergency situation? How do you manage online finances securely? And how do you put it all together?
With a background in financial planning and a current full-time travel lifestyle, I’m a stickler for managing finances – and doing it wisely and securely. So read on for some tips on how to manage your own finances securely while you travel.
Preparing for Travel Abroad: Gathering and Traveling With Official Documents
Preparing for travel abroad can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to putting your affairs in order. There are official documents to gather, phone numbers to collect, and emergencies to hedge against. Then you have to find a way to organize and carry (and not lose) some of these documents, which is a challenge unto itself on the road. This article will help you prepare for your own trip abroad, providing you with guidelines regarding what to consider and how to pull it all together.
Managing Life and Work While Traveling: Phone, Mail, Internet
Managing communication tools like phone, mail, and Internet is usually quite easy in the comfort of home. But it’s a different story when you travel long-term or full-time. How do you know when you received mail from the tax-man? Where will your next Internet connection come from? And what is the most cost-effective way to receive and make phone calls? If you work while traveling, having these communication essentials figured out becomes even more important. In this article, we will explore how to manage life and work on the road easily and inexpensively.
Care One
Care One is a new addition to my regular columns. I am writing for their Life Balance department, focusing on articles about travel and money that emphasize the fact that sometimes we can indeed have our cake – and eat it too.
Cheap Accommodation With Style: Hostels Aren’t Just For Backpackers Any More
Hostel culture has evolved since the days of yore. It’s accommodation with style, and it isn’t just for backpackers any more.
Profiles & Shout-Outs
Some fellow writers for a syndicated column called The Frugal Traveler gave me a mention for my technique of extending my travel dollars by volunteering in trade for accommodation. Thanks, guys!
The Frugal Traveler: Making Long-Term Travel Affordable
FlipNomad has a great interview series called “Meet The Nomad”, which I’m pleased to have been invited to participate in! Thanks for the opportunity, Flip. You can check out the interview here:
And I was delighted to have a flattering mention over at The Brooklyn Nomad in his recent roundup of things he’s reading online. My post on enjoying over $8,000 in business class flights for under $1,500 caught his eye – and rightly so! It’s a great “travel hack” that anybody can do!
July 25th, 2010 at 11:30 am
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