Stories from Almost Fearless
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Review of the iPad for Traveling
Almost Fearless &bull Jul 27, 2010
I recently purchased the base model of Apple's iPad (16 GB, wifi only version: $499) and I've been traveling with it ever since. It's become my day-to-day computing device and even though it's intended purely as a multimedia device, I've found that it can handle a number of things my laptop used to do. Battery life. It's amazing. I haven't pushed it's limits, but it can easily do eight hours, if not 10 and possibly more depending on what you're doing. You can use it while standing… Full Story »
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Welcome to the Desert: Burning Man 2010
Almost Fearless &bull Jul 15, 2010
Are you a digital nomad? A traveler? Bound for The Burn? Want to meet up? The awesome travelers/digital nomads Cherie and Chris are running Camp Nomadia again this year at Burning Man. I'll be there too, filming for the documentary. Last year there were 70 folks… Full Story »
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How to Volunteer Your Way Around the World
Almost Fearless &bull Jul 13, 2010
Today's guest post is from Kirsty from Nerdy Nomad and besides earning her income online, she dedicates much of her time to volunteering in various countries.A She's an inspiration to me and I hope this post inspires more traveling volunteers.A (That's Kirsty in the photo below - top/left, volunteering in Haiti). When people imagine what their life would be like if they earned a passive income and were able to live anywhere in the world, their vision probably doesn't look anything like mine. My guess is that most people would picture their days spent in paradise pursuing their hobbies, sunning… Full Story »
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The Adventure Begins: NYC and Beyond
Almost Fearless &bull Jul 8, 2010
We began ours by missing our flight, spending a day in the Portland airport, overheating our baby in the NYC humidity, missing a meeting with friends, canceling our dinner at the famous WD-50, nearly getting kicked out of a bar for having an infant with us, and ending with my husband leaving our rental car running, keys in ignition, windows rolled down, filled with thousands of dollars worth of video gear plus… Full Story »
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So You've Graduated from College, Now What?
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 29, 2010
With graduation season wrapping up, I'm remembering my post-college days in 2000, just after the "dot com" bubble burst and suddenly all those folks who flocked to Seattle and Silicon Valley wereA unemployed, fresh out of school and totally screwed. This spring, I've gotten aA number of emails essentially asking the same question: "I want to wait out the bad economy, do some traveling, but I'm a broke-ass college student what should… Full Story »
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The Documentary Update: Week 9
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 22, 2010
The challenge: Raise $9,830 through whatever means necessary, for the financing of a documentary about digital nomading. The funds will go towards buying camera/lighting/sound equipment and the computer/software for editing. Deadline: July 1st. Best week yet, raising $2685 - a… Full Story »
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Taking the Leap (Again)
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 16, 2010
I gave two boxes of clothes to Goodwill.A I sold my TV.A I dragged the free couch and sofa we got off of Craigslist to the curb and re-gifted it to the world (it was gone within the hour).A Room by room, I've been clearing away the belongings you collect when you settle somewhere long enough.A I like Oregon.A I'll miss this little town and it's outstanding parks and backyard hiking.A I had my baby here.A It's different packing up and leaving this time.A Two years ago, I had no idea… Full Story »
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The Documentary Update: Week 8
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 14, 2010
The challenge: Raise $9,830 through whatever means necessary, for the financing of a documentary about digital nomading. The funds will go towards buying camera/lighting/sound equipment and the computer/software for editing. Deadline: July 1st. This Week's Results Another banner week, raising… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Bahamasair
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If You Like Anthony Bourdain, Don't Read His Latest Book
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 11, 2010
I just finished reading Medium Raw, and I'm annoyed. I don't know if it's uber uncool to admit this, but I was a big fan of Anthony Bourdain.A I liked his scathingly honest and drug filled portrayal of working as… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Alaska Airlines
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The Secret Powers of Time
Almost Fearless &bull Jun 3, 2010
Have you ever seen something that just perfectly articulated how you felt about a topic in a way that just makes your jaw drop? The video below is about how we perceive time, and ultimately the difference between the American… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Island Airlines
