6. We’re all f* crazy
We’re all f* crazy, racing
the rat race, going faster,
wanting more.
Wake up, work, sleep.
On and on...
Sunday 20 December 2009
7. Trapped on a train
Sometimes its feels like
you’re trapped on that
ongoing train, without an
end.
Sunday 20 December 2009
8. Sometimes we need to stop
To take distance. See
things from a perspective.
Have a clear view on
things.
Sunday 20 December 2009
9. To dream...
How we want our life to be.
To choose our own track
rather that finding
ourselves suddenly on a
wrong track.
Sunday 20 December 2009
10. But...
Although we like vacation,
we don’t need a full year
being ‘off’ our grid.
Nor do we feel like giving
up what we’ve built.
Sunday 20 December 2009
11. Luckily.
There is connectivity
nowadays. And loads of
internet. And skype.
And countries full of those.
Sunday 20 December 2009
13. 1 year in Belgium
A year in Belgium means:
365 days. 1 city trip. 1 week
away. 1 3-week vacation.
Many weekends with family
+friends. Loads of work.
Sunday 20 December 2009
14. 1 year abroad
A year abroad means:
365 days. 1 city trip. 1 week
away. 1 3-week vacation.
Many weekends with family
+friends. Less work.
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15. equals
More time to be busy with
what we like.
Like photography.
Sunday 20 December 2009
16. equals
More time to be busy with
thinking of what we want.
Sunday 20 December 2009
21. 1/Decide
Really: the hardest one.
Sunday 20 December 2009
22. 2/Prepare
Which is a lot of talking
and organizing. Start
reading. Make lists where
and what. Start dreaming...
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23. 3/Announce
Tell everybody, long time in
advance so they can prepare
and anticipate. So you can
meet before you go. Family
often needs time to adjust to
the idea
Sunday 20 December 2009
24. 4/Sell out
Rent out the house (or sell)
Sell the car, and get rid of
all the overkill you have at
home
Sunday 20 December 2009
25. 5/SaveSaveSave
Works well with n°4
Make an estimate what 1
year abroad will cost. Tell
friends/family that you want
cash instead of presents. The
money is for just in case
Sunday 20 December 2009
26. 6/Don’t buy
Probably even harder than n°1
There is no use in buying
anything at all. You only have 2
suitcases to take. So don’t fill
them up with nonsense...
Sunday 20 December 2009
27. 7/Decide where to go
Ha! Hard one...
There are 197 countries in the
world. And they are all as
fascinating...
We opted for slow travel. It’s
cheaper. We choose 3.
Check ticket prices. Get to know
someone at airstop/connections.
Sunday 20 December 2009
28. 8/Practical stuff
Go to the dentist, to the doctor,
get those vaccinations. Talk to the
insurance guy. Take care of the
passports and visa. Go to the
bank and get that mastercard.
And cancel the internet, the
telephone. Make sure to have
time. Cause they’re not fast...
Sunday 20 December 2009
31. Ok. Just a tiny bit
We sold everything we
didn’t need any more. Like
books, old cameras, stuff
lying around. We asked for
money instead of presents.
Which earned us our
tickets.
(2*3*700 euro)
Sunday 20 December 2009
32. The house?
The house is rented. With
all furniture. Paying the
mortgage. Eliminating
costs
Sunday 20 December 2009
33. The car?
The car is sold. In fact
anything loosing value at
home has been sold.
Including old computers,
screens, cameras.
Sunday 20 December 2009
34. It doubles as a saving account
We might need it. But in
fact we don’t want to.
Sunday 20 December 2009
36. So how do we live?
How will we live when no
money?
Sunday 20 December 2009
37. We’ll work!
Not that hard. Isn’t it?
Sunday 20 December 2009
38. No waitressing, or field work
The same we’re doing
here. (webdesign)
For the same clients.
Because we can.
Sunday 20 December 2009
39. Side note: check with your accountant !
It is complicated! Its Belgium
I’ll save you the details...
But being independent means
paying taxes. Social security.
Etc. Go and talk to your
accountant to check it out.
Sunday 20 December 2009
41. Things we have at home
As a webdesigner I need:
a decent portable + a bigger screen (which is pretty cheap
these days) + pc to check IE6/7/8 + installed software,
internet, mobile number to be in touch with my clients,
backup disks to ensure all is saved when the harddisk fails
on me or the computer gets stolen, a place to set all this
stuff up (called office), an account to get paid on, an
accountant that takes care of the taxes, insurances, a
website to promote myself, networking opportunities to
sell my services
Sunday 20 December 2009
44. Macbook Pro
+ Installed software
+ VMware for PC emulation
Sunday 20 December 2009
45. Wireless internet
via Telenet WorldHotSpots
= worldwide wifi access in
hotels, starbucks, etc.
Sunday 20 December 2009
46. Local number
via Nomado.eu
= a local Belgian number
= VOIP
= international calls at low cost
= on iPhone + computer
(SIPphone)
Sunday 20 December 2009
47. Backupping
online via BackBlaze +
Nomadesk.com
offline via Firewire HD &
Superduper
Sunday 20 December 2009
48. Internetbanking
Any bank will do...
Just make sure to have
more than one.
Have 2 creditcards and
check beforehand if they’ll
work
Sunday 20 December 2009
49. PDF Invoicing
So you can mail your
clients + accountant
instead of snailmail.
Sunday 20 December 2009
50. International insurance
Also for your material.
And if possible pay by Visa
Business Silver / Mastercard
Gold. They offer theft + loss
insurance on stuff bought
with the card
Sunday 20 December 2009
52. Nice tips
Best way to get networking
opportunities abroad.
-Contact the embassy
-Check Twitter on
#cityevents
-Talk on Facebook and
meet friends of friends...
Sunday 20 December 2009
53. The nomadz
www.nomadz.nu
on facebook: nomadznu
www.twitter.com/nomadznu
www.www.flickr.com/nomadznu
Catherine Ine
catherine@nomadz.nu ine@nomadz.nu
www.emoy.be www.monuments.nu
www.flickr.com/photos/emoy www.matuvu.nu
www.flickr.com/matuvu
www.linkedin.com/in/matuvu
Sunday 20 December 2009
54. The nomadz
Foto’s by Ine
Behalve die van geld via Flickr
Sunday 20 December 2009