Category: Location flexibility

Unlocked, no-contract iPhone + Skype + Google Voice = good solution for digital nomads

On By Nicole HennigIn Location flexibility, Tech, Work & money5 Comments

As I was preparing for living in Mexico for six months, I began to research the options for using my iPhone there, without paying astronomical fees.

It took a lot of research, but I finally found a solution that works well for me. Since many of you have asked, I’ll write about it here. This solution may not work for everyone, but some aspects of it may be useful for you, depending on your situation. Continue reading “Unlocked, no-contract iPhone + Skype + Google Voice = good solution for digital nomads” →

Travel hacking for free flights and great discounts

On By Nicole HennigIn Location flexibility, Travel, Work & money6 Comments

Have you heard about “travel hacking?” It’s the process of collecting frequent flyer points and other travel discounts without necessarily traveling a lot.

There are quite a few blogs and web sites that collect information on this, the first (and best) that I’ve used is Chris Guillebeau’s “Travel Hacking Cartel.” It’s a membership site where you pay a small monthly fee to get access to loads of information on how to get started.
Travel Hacking Cartel

I joined it for two months in the fall of 2012 and using what I learned, gathered enough points for several free flights that I will use this year (including international flights). Continue reading “Travel hacking for free flights and great discounts” →

My new apartment in Oaxaca

On By Nicole HennigIn Housing, Living abroad, Location flexibility, Mexico, Oaxaca, Mexico

As you would expect, word of mouth is often the best way to find something good! Since the apartment that I booked online is only available for May, I spent a few days looking for a place to move to in June.

Paseo Juárez, El Llano Park
Paseo Juárez, El Llano Park

My preference was to find one place for all of June-Sept. so that I wouldn’t have to keep moving around, which can be disruptive (I want to focus on my work). In October I’m thinking of travelling a bit before I come to the U.S. for a conference in California. Continue reading “My new apartment in Oaxaca” →