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The Reason for Royalty: Queen’s Day in Amsterdam

Sometimes it’s hard to see the point of royalty.  All they have to do to get the job is be born; all they have to do to keep it is not die; and they often seem to spend most of … Continue reading

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Gamble Like James Bond: Living Large at the Casino Royale in Monaco

The guy beside me has just put 8000 euros down on the plush green felt of the roulette table.  He looks like someone trying not to look like a movie star — expensive but casual grey cotton shirt, jeans, a … Continue reading

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Odessa, Ukraine

The story so far: Our hero has arrived in Odessa, Ukraine on a journey of self-discovery.  He wants to see how he handles independent travel in slightly off-the-beaten track places and also overcome a latent fear of Russians probably left … Continue reading

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Midsummer in Estonia: of Ferns and Fires

The bonfire gets going at sunset… around 11:00 pm A while ago, I decided to go for a week-long vacation to Estonia.  Estonia, as you may know, is a lovely little patch of national sovereignty in the upper-right-hand corner of … Continue reading

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Full-Time Traveler

So, what is this all about, anyway?  Well, basically, I’ve been inspired by people like Tim Ferris, Location Independent, and Vagabondish to find a way to become location independent myself — to work less, and to be able to work … Continue reading

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