We’ve been in Melbourne, Australia for a little over 2 weeks now. Here are some things we’ve learned. The Australian dollar is about 2/3 of the US dollar. On the whole, things are more expensive here. A 6-pack of beer is about $14 and a brew at the bar runs about $7. 10er of Coke…
anyroadtoeverywhere.com has only been “active” since August, so it might not seem like the long, hard road to location independence, but we’ve been scheming and dreaming for a little over a year and once we really set our mind to it, we’ve accomplished a lot in a short time. But it doesn’t seem like a…
We’ve officially been on the road for a little over a month now. A week in Chicago, IL, a week in Fort Wayne, IN, a week in Markleville, IN, a week in Lincoln, NE and a week in Austin, TX. We’re now in San Antonio. It’s been a TON of fun. I can’t say we’re…
For people in our situation, the biggest hurdle for becoming location independent is having a sufficient income that you can earn from anywhere. If your solution is finding a job you can do remotely, obtaining that position isn’t enough to guarantee success. You really need to work hard to demonstrate your value, to stay connected…
Location independence isn’t a vacation, it’s a lifestyle… we use this to remind others as much as ourselves. Living perpetually on the road may seem from the outside to be one long sight-seeing excursion, and while the arrangement does have movement and sight-seeing built into it, there will necessarily be a lot of homemade meals…
Well, we’ve done it. We’re on the road. No more lease. Everything we own fits in a Prius. This first week, we stopped through Fort Wayne, IN to see family and drop some stuff off before we moved on to Chicago, IL cuz Eva’s never been there. We’ve done some things really well, like finding…
Becoming location independent can be a huge lifestyle change, especially for somebody over 35, when you’ve accumulated a lifetime worth of sentimental, useful and extra-cool possessions. If you’re moving around fairly often, you don’t need that stuff weighing you down. Following is a guide to downsizing. Of course, everybody’s circumstances are different. Our situation made…
Transitioning from a renter/homeowner to a location independent lifestyle is a large leap and carries with it a lot of challenges. The key is to think these through and to be prepared to get ahead of those challenges. Forgive me if I’m being repetitive, but primary to your decision should be your budget. Can you…
Credit card miles are a great way to take advantage of money you’re already spending to earn rewards and advantages. I am not a qualified financial advisor, but I’ll offer you some insight we’ve gotten over the past couple years. First and most important, except in emergencies you should never, ever use a credit card…
Your budget is absolutely the most important consideration when you’re planning to become location independent – excepting the desire and freedom to do so. I would highly recommend writing up your budget and working toward that being your magic number where you would feel confident that you won’t need to call in favors to return…
