Not Many Responsibilities? Check this out...

by Derek_The_Nomad

Posted: 18 years ago 10 replies

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I've been hearing a lot about the economic situation in the states from my friends and family. Money is tight...

...but as I write this, sitting in my new high-rise apartment in Medellin, Colombia, the states couldn't be further away.

The dollar is strong compared to most South American currencies right now, but this is about what I pay to live:

Rent - 2 bedroom, fully furnished, high-speed internet, posh district (Poblado), $600 split two ways.
Food - Soup, salad, rice, beans, fried plantain (the greatest food known to man), chicken - $3
Entertainment - beers in most bars - $1
Spanish One-on-one Classes - $7 per hour

I'm struggling to spend to $1000 a month and I'm living like a king.

So, for those of you who don't have a lot of responsibility:

Travel / work / be happy!

#check #responsibilities

Dan Briffa 18 years ago

Sounds good mate, get some pictures up! wanna see what its like over there!
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- AndyCamden 18 years ago
  
  Dang dude. Expenses are low there. Be grateful!
  
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axeray 18 years ago

I've often thought about travelling through Asia whilst working. I hear many peple do it and your post has reminded me it is something I should do.
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- Dan Briffa 18 years ago
  
  Yeah, have you heard of timothy ferris author of 4 hour work week. He travels the world whilst making dollars from his mobile internet business. Its the New Rich Lifestyle!
  
  Sounds good to me!
  
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Marian Berghes 18 years ago

yeah...get some picture up, Im curios too
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Derek_The_Nomad 18 years ago

Yeah The 4 Hr Work Week was kind of the spark that lit the flame so to speak. I've always loved to travel but I never really considered working and traveling as a lifestyle.

I've got a few photos up on my flickr, which you can get to from my blog below. I'll get some more up later.
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Full-time product creator & advisor. Full-time traveler.

My blog on information publishing & marketing: http://derekjohanson.com
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Davegfx 18 years ago

Sweet man. What a dream, and i mean that in an "that's inspiring way" not a "oh my god, I'm so damn jealous" way. Ok, maybe a little bit of the latter.

I also really liked your Signature. Clever. I'm clicking.
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- Derek_The_Nomad 18 years ago
  
  I just put up a few more pics in my profile for those interested.
  
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matthewd 18 years ago

Looks pretty awesome man.

How does it work as far as citizenship goes? I don't know where you are from, but say an American moves there... are they still an American citizen thus having to pay American taxes?
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Derek_The_Nomad 18 years ago

I have US citizenship. You can stay in most countries for 90 days then you need to leave for at least 72 hrs before returning.

And I still pay US taxes.
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