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Written by Richard Vader
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Friday, 10 July 2009 12:51 |
Wealthy Affiliate Platinum is coming!
 In late September, 2009, Wealthy Affiliate is getting its third MAJOR update and is moving from WA 3.0, to WA Platinum, which will be available to all members and prospective members!
Kyle and Carson set out with intentions to create the BEST Internet marketing training facility in the world.
Wealthy Affiliate Platinum is a smart system, it has a brain of its own. It knows what you want, what is the best way to teach it to you, and how to deliver it. When you're learning about a specific topic you'll know exactly which other training resources you should check out next. Not only that, you'll know what others are learning from at that exact moment, what helped them, and what didn't.
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Written by Richard Vader
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Friday, 12 June 2009 13:48 |
If you are not familiar with how learning effects the earning potential of a Digital Nomad (or anyone for that matter), I am going to give you a breakdown. I know that you are looking to succeed as many other Digital Nomads out there are, and I will give you some steps you need to become an online success with Internet marketing.
Maximize Your Earning Potential
School, and in particular, college/university is a place we go to advance our knowledge. Some of us do this for the pure purpose of learning, but if you are like the majority, you go to school in hopes of increasing your earning potential. Someone with a University degree has a much higher earning potential because of the knowledge they have obtained through school.
Guess what? The exact same thing goes for Internet marketing. The more you know, the greater that the earning potential is. A smart Internet marketer can make heaps of cash. In fact, there are many marketers that are making over a million dollars each and every year online.
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Written by Richard Vader
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Tuesday, 09 June 2009 16:38 |
Here is a rough cost (in Thai Baht and USD) of typical things in Thailand (July 2009):
Accommodation
Monthly rent for small apartment (bed/bath/balconey) = 2,500 Baht / $75
Monthly rent for a room in a budget Guesthouse = 4,000 Baht / $ 120
Monthy rent for apartment or bungalow = 6,000 Baht / $180
Monthly rent in a house / villa = 10,000-30,000 Baht / $350-900
Food and Drinks
Can of 12 oz mid-priced Leo Thai beer in the supermarket = 30 Baht / $.90
Bottle of 12 oz mid-priced Leo Thai beer at a medium-scale restaurant = 60 Baht / $1.80
A case of Leo beer at shop, 24 cans: 525 baht / $15.75
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Written by Richard Vader
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Monday, 08 June 2009 18:23 |
Thailand is a very attractive place for living. You can enjoy anything from white sand beaches to stunning mountains and vibrant cosmopolitan cities.
Exotic Thailand is Asia’s top destination for living and with a good Internet and wi-fi network all over Thailand, making it a magnet for digital nomads.
Also, the cost of living is amazingly low. For the same amount as two monthly payments of my former rent in Europe, I can rent a house or apartment in Thailand for a year!
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Written by Richard Vader
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Wednesday, 03 June 2009 15:22 |
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Have you ever thought about house sitting? I have done it in the Caribbean for several months. It was a cool experience. I got the chance to take care someone else home with swimming pool in an exotic country, just in exchange of living in the home. Not too bad right?
House sitters are in high demand around the world. If you don't know what house sitting is... it is an arranging for someone to live in a home while the homeowner is away. In exchange for free accommodations, the house sitter will perform specified duties to care for the home and pets.
Becoming a house sitter will save you thousands of dollars on travel and accommodations and some homes are simply just amazing to live in!
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Written by Richard Vader
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Tuesday, 02 June 2009 15:57 |
As a Digital Nomad you can create the lifestyle you want. Funny enough, before I became a Digital Nomad, I was actually already living the lifestyle I wanted, so in that perspective nothing has changed much for me. But having that said... the skills I have now as a Digital Nomad makes lifestyle design just a lot more easier!
I always wanted to travel and explore the world. Enjoying adventure trips and doing outdoor activities while living my ideal life. When I started out, I wasn't a Digital Nomad. In my twenties, I got certified as a PADI Divemaster and PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructor and I had experience with leading groups on adventure trips. Guiding, teaching, and tour managing was my trade and I worked my way up in the travel and diving industries.
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Written by Richard Vader
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Monday, 01 June 2009 12:22 |
Many people have heard the term but have no clue what it means. There is not a fixed definition for the term "Digital Nomad", so it varies depending on who you talk to.
Here is my definition of a digital nomad and what it means to me:
"A Digital Nomad is a person who works from wherever he/she wants, be it an airport, hotel, plane, restaurant, coffee shop, office or even while traveling. Digital Nomads use digital camera's, laptops, notebooks, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s), and smart phones in combination with the many web-based services through Internet access points (like WiFi hot spots) to make money and maintain a living by their own standards and values."
One thing is certain; being a Digital Nomad is a lifestyle and a it’s mindset.
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Monday, 01 June 2009 12:22 |
If you could travel the world forever, live where you want, work when you want, and settle down in that perfect place you have found, is that called a dream?
When I was a kid, I have always fantasized about traveling, overseas adventures, and living in exotic places. I think, everyone, at some point of his or her life, has dreamed of exciting travel journeys. Some will have bigger aspirations then others and want to travel around the world. Unfortunately, for many it remain just a dream.
Instead of taking the action to make it happen, we get caught up in the humdrum of day-to-day living and our early aspirations collect dust in our attic.
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Written by Richard Vader
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Monday, 01 June 2009 12:22 |
After years of traveling and working at several destinations around the world, I finally launched this blog.
Over the years, I have shared my experiences with my friends and loved ones, but never published my personal
experiences online.
My friends always encouraged me to keep on sending them my updates and travel stories. For some it was a form of
entertainment and for others a source of inspiration.
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