Hi friends,
Greetings from Bali!
I have recently left my software engineering job to travel the world. I will be spending time in Bali, Lisbon, and 10 other locations. In my last day of preparation, I felt tense like Prince Andrei the night before the Battle of Austerlitz. I also felt relaxed like Franklin Roosevelt before a visit to Warm Springs, Georgia—where he recovers from illness.
Here's what I want to share this week:
These 3 videos will teach you more about human psychology than 3 full-length college courses.
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Hi friends, Greetings from Lisbon! If you're ever in town, check out We Love F****** Tourists and We Hate F****** Tourists. These sister hostels are so friendly, so cozy. From the iced tea + grapes upon arrival, to the WiFi password (loveyou2), to the fully-stocked, trust-system mini-fridge — it's a world-class hospitality service, on a budget! Airbnb Experiences Here's what I wanted to share: New Year, New Me ⚡️. On September 1st, I quit my job to travel the world. Called "New Year, New Me"...
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Hi friends, Greetings from Lisbon! Last month, I left my software engineering job to pursue a year of travel. 12 months, 12 locations. I just wrapped up my first destination in Bali. View from my Hostel In Bali, the longest I stayed at one place was one week. A homestay in Canggu, hostel in Canggu, Airbnb in Ubud, and Hotel in Jimbaran. In Lisbon, I'm taking a different approach. I'm renting an apartment for the whole month — found one on FB Marketplace for 900 euros. I've also hired a tutor...