The Beginnings

Wow, its been over 5 years since my first big adventure (www.mybigadventure.com) came to a close. How time files! That adventure was a hardscrabble one, it was all about being "on the road", a lone wolf in unfamiliar surroundings. Miles upon miles of pavement passed beneath my wheels, life was simple, home was a van, and every twist and turn of the road provided something new and different . Fresh scenery, faces, places, state by state I pared my way through the US of A in 6 months and 2 days.

So now I find myself once again itching for adventure. But where? It's cold and rainy here in Portland, Oregon. It even snows on occasion. Perhaps adventure in a warmer climate would make things right in my world. Perhaps Hawaii? I've never been there, I hear it's a rather nice place to throw on your sandals and explore. Yes, I will go to Hawaii!

This next adventure, however, will be somewhat different from the last. I'll be less mobile and will focus my sightseeing attentions on a smaller scale, I'll rent housing, I'll become a semi-permanent, card-carrying member of the local scenery into which I'll push shallow roots. Unlike my last trip, this trip I'll be working at or near full-time, so peace of mind will be gained in the process. In other words, I'll be constantly replenishing my finances while traveling. In doing so this trip will be, perhaps, the first of many, a catalyst that ignites a string of sustainable, back-to-back jaunts to far flung places. All fueled by the concept of a virtual office, the ability to work anywhere I can scrape up an Internet connection.

Maintaining a sustainable, virtual workplace has long been a goal of mine. As a software contractor I've worked my way to a position where my clients not only implicitly trust me to get the job done outside of the office, they also support my bent for travel and adventure. I've reached the 100% remote working Nirvana, one could say.

So, without further hesitation, the time to act is now, I intend to fully embrace the concept of sustainable travel, and in the process, I wish to share my adventures and experiences with anyone interesting in reading about my stumblings around the planet.

It's pretty simple: work, play, share.

So, without further adieu, let the adventure begin!!!