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Can you do paradise on a budget?

In theory we all know that by changing how we work we can have all the freedom in the world. But in practice, how realistic is it to actually capitalise on this? The sort of dreams that keep us wide-eyed with longing at night, desperate to squeeze more out of life don’t tend involve run of the mill destinations. It takes the force of somewhere awe-inspiring to knock our life off its axis and spinning in a new direction.

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Getting sick while travelling doesn’t have to be a headache!

For some people a concern about long term travel is health. What if I get sick while I’m away? How will I cope? Here are a few of our experiences and pointers which may put your mind at rest. (Or just make you wonder how we can be so sickly…!)

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I think I want to give up my location independent lifestyle….

In the last few weeks I have transformed from a globe-wandering, business-obsessed, adventure seeking, wine-loving flex-pat into someone entirely different. The new me put my foot down and demanded that we return home early from our round the world extravaganza a few weeks ago…

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5 things to do in Melbourne when it’s SCORCHING hot

As part of our Round the World in Home Exchanges we spent a few days visiting the wonderful city of Melbourne, if you haven’t been there then the key thing you need to know is that it has one of those ‘four seasons in one day’ reputations.

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The Top 5 Rubbish Bits of a Location Independent Lifestyle! (You asked for this post!!)

We recently asked you a few questions on what you thought of LovePlayWork.com. We’re still trawling through all your lovely responses (thank you!) but something that did come up…

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Location Independence – make it fit your life

Deciding to change the way you live your life and earn a living is one thing; deciding exactly how to do it can be another. This blog shows just a few of the routes other travel minded folks have chosen

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Our 2012 Top 5s!

As you contemplate a change of work arrangements and lifestyle for 2013 we wanted to share our highlights from 2012- and help you decide if you think it’s really worth it or not!

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The undiscovered North of New Zealand

With 65% of all visitors to New Zealand flocking to the South Island on arrival, we decided to buck the trend and take a jaunt to the wild Northland. Maybe it’s just me but the…

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Round the world in Home Exchanges – Our half way trip review

It’s been 6 months since we hatched the brilliant scheme to travel round the world staying in other people’s homes while they stayed in ours. We’ve been travelling for four months now and have just arrived at our half way point in New Zealand…

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