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Chasing dreams!
Sunday 20 December 2009
Who?
                  Who?

                          Nomadz.nu




Sunday 20 December 2009
What?

                          Around the globe




Sunday 20 December 2009
Where?

                          Cape Town, Thailand, Buenos Aires




Sunday 20 December 2009
The idea




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
Trapped on a train




                             Sometimes its feels like
                             you’re trapped on that
                             ongoing train, without an
                             end.



Sunday 20 December 2009
Sometimes we need to stop




                                     To take distance. See
                                     things from a perspective.
                                     Have a clear view on
                                     things.


Sunday 20 December 2009
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
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
Luckily.




                          There is connectivity
                          nowadays. And loads of
                          internet. And skype.
                          And countries full of those.



Sunday 20 December 2009
So we’ll be working




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
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.


Sunday 20 December 2009
equals




                          More time to be busy with
                          what we like.

                          Like photography.



Sunday 20 December 2009
equals




                          More time to be busy with
                          thinking of what we want.




Sunday 20 December 2009
equals




                          More time...




Sunday 20 December 2009
equals




                          Money (time is money)




Sunday 20 December 2009
equals




                          We’ll be rich ( joking :) )




Sunday 20 December 2009
Steps to take




Sunday 20 December 2009
1/Decide




                          Really: the hardest one.




Sunday 20 December 2009
2/Prepare




                          Which is a lot of talking
                          and organizing. Start
                          reading. Make lists where
                          and what. Start dreaming...



Sunday 20 December 2009
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
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
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
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
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
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
The budget




Sunday 20 December 2009
None




                          Really...




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
The house?




                          The house is rented. With
                          all furniture. Paying the
                          mortgage. Eliminating
                          costs



Sunday 20 December 2009
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
It doubles as a saving account




                                     We might need it. But in
                                     fact we don’t want to.




Sunday 20 December 2009
The plan




Sunday 20 December 2009
So how do we live?




                              How will we live when no
                              money?




Sunday 20 December 2009
We’ll work!




                          Not that hard. Isn’t it?




Sunday 20 December 2009
No waitressing, or field work




                                        The same we’re doing
                                        here. (webdesign)
                                        For the same clients.
                                        Because we can.



Sunday 20 December 2009
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
The tools




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
Things we need abroad




                                 The same


Sunday 20 December 2009
The setup




Sunday 20 December 2009
Macbook Pro




                          + Installed software
                          + VMware for PC emulation




Sunday 20 December 2009
Wireless internet




                            via Telenet WorldHotSpots
                            = worldwide wifi access in
                            hotels, starbucks, etc.




Sunday 20 December 2009
Local number




                          via Nomado.eu
                          = a local Belgian number
                          = VOIP
                          = international calls at low cost
                          = on iPhone + computer
                          (SIPphone)

Sunday 20 December 2009
Backupping




                          online via BackBlaze +
                          Nomadesk.com
                          offline via Firewire HD &
                          Superduper



Sunday 20 December 2009
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
PDF Invoicing




                          So you can mail your
                          clients + accountant
                          instead of snailmail.




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
Each other :)




                          Well..




Sunday 20 December 2009
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
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
The nomadz




                                           Foto’s by Ine
                          Behalve die van geld via Flickr

Sunday 20 December 2009

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Chasing your dreams: Travelling while working

  • 2. Who? Who? Nomadz.nu Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 3. What? Around the globe Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 4. Where? Cape Town, Thailand, Buenos Aires Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 5. The idea Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 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
  • 12. So we’ll be working 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. Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 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
  • 17. equals More time... Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 18. equals Money (time is money) Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 19. equals We’ll be rich ( joking :) ) Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 20. Steps to take 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... Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 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
  • 29. The budget Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 30. None Really... 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
  • 35. The plan 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
  • 40. The tools 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
  • 42. Things we need abroad The same Sunday 20 December 2009
  • 43. The setup 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
  • 51. Each other :) Well.. 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