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Digital Nomad Gear Update
Gear Geek Update I'm very hesitant to add any gear to my setup. I dislike carrying around too much crap and I really don't need much to be happy, so…
Frugality and flexibility are freedom
What if there were a tool that could enhance your freedom and improve your life more powerfully than mere monetary wealth? I read, write, and think about money and…
Tiny wardrobe tour
In advance of moving out of my flat here in Dublin to become more nomadic for a time, I've been taking inventory of my physical possessions. They're quite limited, in…
An ideal day
Since quitting my corporate job to claim back some time, space, energy... life for myself, I've been considering what constitutes an ideal day. Historically, I've tended to think about time…
Tiny apartment tour
I've been thinking about housing options lately. Becoming location independent can give us beleaguered millennials a much-needed leg up in a housing game that can feel rigged against us. Refusing…
Minimalism is freedom
There are a lot of advantages to taking a minimalist approach when making international moves. I’ve mentioned some of these in a previous post. But minimalism can have an…
Planning an international move: a checklist for minimalists
Making your move as a minimalist When you’re getting ready to make a big move, the to-do list can start to feel overwhelming. You can get caught up in minutiae…
Three things I’ll keep doing after I’ve left my 9-5
I've considered the pros and cons about quitting my 9-5, and I've given my 1 month notice. Now, besides counting down the days, I'm thinking about what habits I'll keep…
The Secret Superpower of a (Relatively*) Low Salary
When I accepted the job that allowed me to move to Ireland, I was acutely aware I was taking a pay cut. Cue the shock and disbelief! How could someone…
Frugal expat tip #2: have a no-spend work week
When you've really settled into a place, you eventually find the rhythms and routines that work for you. It's part of what makes a new location feel like home, instead…