Category Archives: Skill

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Posted on July 26, 2011 by tsraveling

As many of you already know, one of the ways I support my travel addiction and vagabondish lifestyle is by developing iPhone applications. We all have to earn a living, and as far as it goes, iPhone development gives me … Continue reading →

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Lodging for the Longtripper

Posted on March 30, 2011 by tsraveling

Casual vacationers can usually afford to spend a little extra on lodging; on some trips, that’s half the fun. For those of us looking to make a lifestyle out of travel, though, living affordably without actually being homeless can be … Continue reading →

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Reading on the Road

Posted on March 23, 2011 by tsraveling

Though I’m generally content to live a lifestyle with few possessions and little material impact, the one case where my consumerism becomes rampant is when it comes to books. I can look at a leather sofa and feel not a … Continue reading →

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Language Learning for Travelers

Posted on February 16, 2011 by tsraveling

For the casual traveller, especially one from the linguistically isolated United States, learning other languages fluently is usually not necessary. A two week vacation to Italy will be met at every stage with English-speaking touts, hotel owners, waiters, and ticket … Continue reading →

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Make Money While Doing Nothing

Posted on February 12, 2011 by tsraveling

Disclaimer: making money for nothing is actually impossible, unless you win the lottery, have extremely wealthy and generous parents, or discover a money tree.  If any of these is the case, I suggest you go someplace like this, as sustainable … Continue reading →

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Extended International Homelessness 101

Posted on January 26, 2011 by tsraveling

There comes a time in every vacation when you reach contentment, when thoughts of normalcy begin to overpower thoughts of adventure. You board a plane back home, revitalized and ready to slip back into the structure of everyday existence. That’s … Continue reading →

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Making Money on the Road

Posted on January 20, 2011 by tsraveling

The main barrier to maintaining a lifestyle of travel, as opposed to the limited-duration tour or vacation, is money. If done right, travel isn’t much more expensive than living at home would be, especially if you live in a high-cost … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a Lifestyle of Travel

Posted on January 5, 2011 by tsraveling

It is now 2011, The Year of Departure. With a little less than four months before I start out, the reality of what I’m planning to do is finally beginning to sink in. As such, I’ll be writing a post … Continue reading →

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Photoshop Tutorial: Making it Rain

Posted on January 11, 2010 by tsraveling

Making London rain (even more than usual) with Photoshop Continue reading →

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How to Make a Leather Journal

Posted on November 17, 2009 by tsraveling

Good for personal use, and great for gifts. Continue reading →

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