archives: Escape The Cubicle

Interview: Simon Black, The Freest Man In The World

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Simon Black, a mysterious traveler who writes for "Sovereign Man," shares his philosophy on traveling, thinking outside the system, and what true free  More »

Social Media Hangovers: Disconnecting in Order to Connect

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The more time we spend searching social networking sites, the less we tend to spend searching inside ourselves. But according to an article in the Bos  More »

A Life Well Lived: Developing a Personal Manifesto

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Time to take a break from daily life and tend to your dreams.  More »

‘Bodhisattva in Metro’ Shows Laughter is Contagious

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Sometimes, all it takes to change the day is one person's laughter.  More »

Interview: Christoph Rehage On Wacky Beards And Taking The Longest Way

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Meet Christoph Rehage, the walker with the most famous time-lapse beard on the internet.  More »

Yogis At Play: Spend 10 Minutes Doing Something Fun

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When the guru is away, the yogis will play. A reminder to take it easy.  More »

How to Reinvent Yourself While Traveling Abroad

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Leaving our mental baggage behind gives us the opportunity to escape ourselves when immersed in a new culture. Here's how it's done.  More »

10 Reasons You Know It’s Time To Go Traveling

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Feel like you need escape? Find out how badly with these 10 reasons.  More »

Interview: Tony Robinson-Smith On Crawling ‘Round The World

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The author talks long-term travel, challenges on the road, and what he would have done differently.  More »

Why Do We Crave Escape From The Modern World?

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When it feels society is designed to be out of kilter.   More »

The Tao Of Vagabond Travel

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When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. -Lao Tsu  More »

Can You Tame Your Inner Consumer?

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Learn to take realistic action towards change and let go of any unproductive guilt.  More »

Do You Feel The Urge To Culture Dash?

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Get away from the soul-numbing influence of television, fast food, and consumerism.  More »

Why I Disobeyed My Family and Traveled the World

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Have you put off a regular job in pursuit of your passion?  More »

Does The Internet Cheapen Your Travel Experience?

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Jacob Bielanski asks, "Does the internet cheapen your travel experience?"  More »

Road Wisdom: 7 Life Laws From A Long-Distance Cyclist

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Editor’s Note: Alvaro Galvis is a 26 year old carpenter in the midst of a long-distance bike trip from his hometown of Popayan, in the far south  More »

How To Avoid Work Burnout On The Road

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Traveling permanently is a privilege – and akin to the holy grail for some people. Yet permanent travel can be draining, both physically and m  More »

Solo Travel: 6 Reasons To Wander Alone

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Buckling my seatbelt on the flight from New York to London, it finally struck me that I was going on this trip to Europe alone. Call it a delayed rea  More »

Virtual Travel: Nothing Like The Real Thing?

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Since Halo 3’s long-awaited debut I’ve been living in a virtual reality. I accompanied my boyfriend to the game’s midnight release   More »

How To Successfully Run Your Business From The Road

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Running a business while permanently traveling the world requires a certain mindset. You’re not a typical “traveler.” You’re  More »

How To Decide If You’re Ready To Work Remotely

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Earlier this year, my husband and I took the plunge and left the UK to run our businesses on the move. We struck out to find our ‘ideal world&#  More »

The Case For De-Cluttering Your Life Right Now

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I can’t say that I have ever been a “pack rat.” But I am a sentimentalist and I am a realist. This means I was often saving things f  More »

The 5 Ugly Truths Of Budget Travel

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After nearly a year of vagabonding, I returned home for a couple of months to resupply, remind my apathetic cats that I still exist, and to sort throu  More »

The Journey Begins With A Single Step

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For 7 years I had been a rat in a never ending race, and had finally discovered that someone had left the door open on my cage. There is no feeling th  More »

How To Ditch The Cubicle And Plan Your Escape

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Humans weren’t meant for cubicles…they were meant for adventure. You know who you are, sitting there in your cubicle with one eye on the   More »

The Best Adventure I Never Had

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There comes a time when many face the ultimate decision: pursue a career or postpone it for the open road? For those looking for a job, a career, a  More »

12 Personal Travel Websites That Will Make You Quit Your Day Job

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There are many reasons we keep ourselves from heading out into the world. Not enough money. Not enough time. I have to work on my career. I’  More »

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