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Browse the Blog to find a selection of articles dating all the way back to 2009 (including quite a few about Panama).

How I Learned to Become an Anywhereist

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Learning to become an Anywhereist, and starting this website, has been an interesting journey. Let me tell you what happened, and why you should give a hoot. . . In March, 2009, I lost my "safe" job in the economic meltdown. It quickly became obvious that I wasn't going to find another job. That hunch was confirmed when, after more than 200 applications, I garnered one lousy interview. I had no choice but to start freelancing again, something I really didn't want to do. But I pulled …

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How to Apply for a US Passport

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Already got yours? then you’re probably good to go and you can skip this article. But if you don’t yet have a US passport, apply for one right away. If you're a US citizen looking to get a passport for the first time, you must apply in person, using Form DS-11. How long does it take to get a new US passport? Be prepared to pay the required fees, based on the speed you want your application processed (an expedited application costs more), and where you are applying. After your …

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How Gary Arndt Built an Adventure-Based Portable Career

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In 2007, Gary Arndt dropped everything for a life of travel, adventure, and photography. Today, that adventurous life also includes a booming business as a travel blogger, podcaster, and photographer. You'll find him online at https://everything-everywhere.com/, and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/. I interviewed Gary previously (you can see the article HERE), but recently I caught up with him again to ask him some questions about his portable career as a …

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3 Ways Managed WordPress Hosting Will Save You Time

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Most everyone starts with shared hosting, and there's nothing wrong with that. Shared hosting is inexpensive, and if you choose wisely, it can do the job for you. At least for a while. But managed WordPress hosting is a big improvement, and will save you time, in three important areas. Security WordPress is the most popular site-building platform, used by over 25% of all websites. The downside to that popularity is that it's a tempting target for hackers and purveyors of malware. You don't want …

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10 Best WordPress Themes for Freelancers

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Guest Post In this post, I'm going to list and review 10 of the best WordPress themes for freelancers. The list includes both free and premium (paid) themes. So, whether you are a designer or a writer, you might find the ideal WordPress theme for you in this article. If you are new to WordPress and don't know how to set up your website, you can check this tutorial on how to do it. Now here we go with my list: Juno The first free theme on my list is called Juno. It is a theme with …

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How Not to Let a Little Thing Like a Hurricane Stop You!

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On September 10, Hurricane Irma blanketed the entire state of Florida with tropical-force winds and rain. Yes, the entire state. It was a B-I-G storm. Living near Orlando, we watched its path anxiously, and prepared as best we could. We've gone through hurricanes before, lots of them. We still vividly remember Hurricane Charley in 2004, which turned all of metro Orlando into a sea of blue tarps. Back to the present day. . . Irma arrived in the late afternoon, bringing wind and rain. …

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