Read the carnival posts, and then check out some more Location – Lifestyle – Nomadic posts below.  These are posts that I really enjoyed this month, and that others liked too.  Make sure you submit your posts for next month’s carnival by clicking here.  Read on, and enjoy your life, business, and travels!

Blog Carnival Submissions:

Simplicity is All About Abundance – Meditations on an Ugli Fruit

Carmen Bolanos from NuNomad explores the theory of abundance in our lives.  Are we missing what’s right in front of us because we are looking for something else?  Read this for insights on seeing the abundance that is in your life.

An Encounter With Cross-Country Vagabond Sean Robinson

Sometimes we happen upon people just when we need to.  Emily Gerson from Maiden Voyage had the opportunity to interview Sean Robinson who’s living the life of his dreams in a totally different way.  Check out her account of his adventures in this interview.

Introducing: State Lines for iPhone

Traveling across the country?  Cherie Ve Ard presents an app that you might find helpful.  Follow their adventures at Tales from Technomadia.

My Favorite Reads This Month:

Should We Really Strive for a 4 Hour Workweek?

Eric from My 4 Hour Workweek explores the concept of aiming for a reduced workweek.  Is this what we really want?  Is this what we should really be working towards?  Read more to find out…

Thoughts on Art-Making & Creating The Life You Want

Brought to us by Cath Duncun from Mine Your Resources.  This is maybe one of the coolest videos I’ve ever seen, paired with an inspirational blog that really gets you to think about putting your creative self out there.

High Points, Low Points, and The Perfect Trip

Chris Guillebeau from The Art of Nonconformity highlights some of the roller-coaster experiences of travel.  Is there such a thing as ‘the perfect trip’?  Read his opinion here.

13 Quotes to Inspire Nomadic & Location Independent Lifestyle

Need some inspiration?  Let’s face it, running a business remotely can be difficult.  Rasheed from Present Day Nomads offers some great thoughts of encouragement.

One Last Thought from a Beach Pillow I was Relaxing On…

Hope you have found these posts as fantastic as I have.  Thoughts?  Comments??  Leave ‘em if you’ve got ‘em!

Our first mini-view comes from Chris Guillebeau, author of the blog ‘The Art of Nonconformity’ and creator of the following products:

• Create Your Own Freedom: Break Out of the 9-5

• Fly More: Spend (Much) Less

• Become Your Own Travel Ninja: Go Anywhere, Anytime

At the time of this posting, Chris has visited 103 of 197 countries. We were lucky enough to meet up with Chris on his way thorough Bangkok. It was a wonderful evening of sharing ideas, thoughts, and inspiration about leading an ‘alternative lifestyle’. I hope you enjoy the questions and comments below and feel free to get in touch with Chris, details below.

How did you know you didn’t fit in to conventional society?

I tried to fit in but never felt comfortable. I always had the feeling that “there must be more out there.” Everyone agrees that life is short, but most people don’t take actions that reflect that belief. I wanted to join the club of people who are not only unsatisfied with the status quo but also brave enough to step out and do something about it.

What do you currently do & please describe a brief roadmap of the haphazard leaps of faith that got you here today…

I am a writer, world traveler, and social entrepreneur. I’m very fortunate that most days of my life, I pretty much do whatever I want. I work hard (30+ hours a week wherever I am) but on projects that matter to me, not things I do for a job. There have been many pitfalls along the way – I have to deal with insecurity and depression from time to time – but I know I’m doing the right thing. I’m glad so many other people are enjoying the journey as well.

Your most life changing travel place & why?

I don’t have just one place, but definitely the four years I spent in West Africa served as the foundation for my worldview.

Encouraging words you would pass on to readers: If you could have had someone there when you took the leap of faith, what would you have needed to hear the most?

Don’t be afraid. You don’t have to live your life the way other people expect you to.

Get In Touch With Chris…

chris.guillebeau@gmail.com

http://chrisguillebeau.com/3×5

http://www.twitter.com/chrisguillebeau

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