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WTF is Happening in Thailand Right Now?!?

Red Shirts, Yellow Shirts, the King’s illness, His successors… With all this confusion and censorship, it is hard to get the Real Story and understand WTF is actually happening in Thailand right now.  I’ve done my best to keep up on it all, but THIS VIDEO tells it all.  Take some time to watch the [...]

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A Lesson on Letting Go, or, Mai Pen Rai

The last time I was in Thailand was just over five years ago, right before the Tsunami hit. While many things have changed and most things look entirely different, there is one thing that has not: the people. The most refreshing thing about Thailand is the beauty of its people. For someone who has never [...]

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Interview with Chris Guillebeau, The Art of Nonconformity

As part of the inspiring force to help you ‘take the leap of faith’, we will be conducting mini interviews featuring global entrepreneurs who have become “Business Backpackers”. Because we are all busy travelling, working, and having loads of fun, it is a short list of questions that will hopefully give you a quick glimpse [...]

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Going Global: How to Slow Down and Take Smaller Steps

  As I approached the rock that loomed above me I smiled to myself, “It’s good to be back.” Railey Beach is a world class climbing destination in Thailand and can easily be recognized by the immense limestone outcroppings that dot along the coastline in perfect turquoise water. This distant paradise is one of my [...]

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Mixergy Interviews Globetrotting Business Nomad Kareem Mayan

photo credit: Giorgio Montersino Hey guys, I haven’t formally introduced myself yet here on the BusinessBackpacker.com blog. My name is Cody McKibben and I have partnered with Brooke to start up this little venture to help other freelancers and small business owners take their businesses online, expand their reach by leveraging social media and new [...]

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Breaking Out of The Pack

“I see a common gene among immigrants and entrepreneurs who strike out from the pack to pursue their dreams. I admire people who are willing to bet everything on a belief. Some of these risk takers, whether immigrants or entrepreneurs, have a profound impact on what happens in the world. They place bets on the [...]

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