Comments on: Surfing the World Wide Couch: The Benefits of Urban Camping (Plus: Sweaty Tango) http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/ Tim Ferriss's 4-Hour Workweek and Lifestyle Design Blog Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:58:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York - Part 2 | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-21915 Hacking Japan: Inside Tokyo for Less than New York - Part 2 | The Blog of Author Tim Ferriss Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:48:25 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-21915 [...] you’re adventurous and without family, consider www.globalfreeloaders.com or other couch surfing options for free housing and a genuine local experience. If not, look at Tokyo rentals on Craigslist as a [...] [...] you’re adventurous and without family, consider http://www.globalfreeloaders.com or other couch surfing options for free housing and a genuine local experience. If not, look at Tokyo rentals on Craigslist as a [...]

]]> By: Jatha http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20521 Jatha Mon, 12 May 2008 04:06:20 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20521 This is for Dina Gonzalez and all of the other burnt-out nurses out there: I have been a nurse for 35 years and liked my job but felt no chappenge/excitement in it. 2 years ago I became a Travel Nurse and have fallen in love with nursing again! I have travelled the entire eastern seacoast 13 weeks at a time. I work 3 days a week and sightsee the other 4. The travel company provides my (fabulous) apartment and pays my utilities, so my competative salery goes so much further. Just think about it. I've loved this and wish I had done it so much sooner. This is for Dina Gonzalez and all of the other burnt-out nurses out there: I have been a nurse for 35 years and liked my job but felt no chappenge/excitement in it. 2 years ago I became a Travel Nurse and have fallen in love with nursing again! I have travelled the entire eastern seacoast 13 weeks at a time. I work 3 days a week and sightsee the other 4. The travel company provides my (fabulous) apartment and pays my utilities, so my competative salery goes so much further. Just think about it. I’ve loved this and wish I had done it so much sooner.

]]> By: Artopium Mike http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20300 Artopium Mike Wed, 07 May 2008 16:49:50 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-20300 Right on! Although you don't mention it in your blog, I'm sure you've heard of couchsurfing.com. Very cool way to meet people abroad and for finding a cool place to stay. I am personally a verterean "urban camper" myself, and am very intrigued by the surge in new urban campers. It seems to me to be part of a spiritual renaissance. [Sorry, Mike, but multiple links removed. Please see the "comment zen" rules where you leave the comments. Sorry!] Artopium Mike Right on! Although you don’t mention it in your blog, I’m sure you’ve heard of couchsurfing.com. Very cool way to meet people abroad and for finding a cool place to stay. I am personally a verterean “urban camper” myself, and am very intrigued by the surge in new urban campers. It seems to me to be part of a spiritual renaissance.

[Sorry, Mike, but multiple links removed. Please see the "comment zen" rules where you leave the comments. Sorry!]

Artopium Mike

]]> By: juliemarg http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-19593 juliemarg Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:56:12 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-19593 I've just signed up to be a couch surfer - wouldn't it be heavenly if a tango dancer came to stay ... I’ve just signed up to be a couch surfer - wouldn’t it be heavenly if a tango dancer came to stay …

]]> By: Couch surfing: The extreme budget vacation - Smart Spending http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-19289 Couch surfing: The extreme budget vacation - Smart Spending Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:30:23 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-19289 [...] Tim Ferriss heartily recommends a home-based travel experience after sleeping on the floor in the flat of a friend's sister in London. "I wanted the comforting and fun experience of 'home' through someone else's culture and life. Even the Four Seasons, as much as I like it, can't provide this," he writes. [...] [...] Tim Ferriss heartily recommends a home-based travel experience after sleeping on the floor in the flat of a friend’s sister in London. “I wanted the comforting and fun experience of ‘home’ through someone else’s culture and life. Even the Four Seasons, as much as I like it, can’t provide this,” he writes. [...]

]]> By: Traveling Out of One Backpack | david giesberg dot com http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-16175 Traveling Out of One Backpack | david giesberg dot com Sun, 23 Mar 2008 13:59:14 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-16175 [...] Four Hour Workweek blog has some great tips and advice on traveling - he’s got a post on the “urban camping” concept, which sounds particularly cool and a great way to save a couple of [...] [...] Four Hour Workweek blog has some great tips and advice on traveling - he’s got a post on the “urban camping” concept, which sounds particularly cool and a great way to save a couple of [...]

]]> By: Dina Gonzalez http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-11702 Dina Gonzalez Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:45:27 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-11702 Dear Tim, I picked up your book yesterday. I am one of the millions that are unhappy with their job. I am a ICU nurse and I am so tired of seeing the things Ive seen. I am 43 years old and I just do not want to wake up one day and be old and say what going on hell just happened. I do want to help people, but not like this. I believe I have several talents to explore. I want to jump out and be one of those success story. Not for material reasons, for freedom reasons. Sorry about being a downer. I am reading every page of your book to hopeful open up a door I have been unable to open. One is fear. Thank you for your time. I truly believe there is more out there. You are inspiring. Sorry about the type O's. Dina Dear Tim, I picked up your book yesterday. I am one of the millions that are unhappy with their job. I am a ICU nurse and I am so tired of seeing the things Ive seen. I am 43 years old and I just do not want to wake up one day and be old and say what going on hell just happened. I do want to help people, but not like this. I believe I have several talents to explore. I want to jump out and be one of those success story. Not for material reasons, for freedom reasons. Sorry about being a downer. I am reading every page of your book to hopeful open up a door I have been unable to open. One is fear. Thank you for your time. I truly believe there is more out there. You are inspiring. Sorry about the type O’s. Dina

]]> By: Travel and Proximity Relationships « Thoughts on living The Dream and maintaining your Rep http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10579 Travel and Proximity Relationships « Thoughts on living The Dream and maintaining your Rep Sat, 19 Jan 2008 09:13:12 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10579 [...] read lately have catalyzed some thoughts in my mind. The first was Tim Ferriss’ words on urban camping and what travel should really be about: Experiential travel isn’t about places, it’s about [...] [...] read lately have catalyzed some thoughts in my mind. The first was Tim Ferriss’ words on urban camping and what travel should really be about: Experiential travel isn’t about places, it’s about [...]

]]> By: Naomi http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10498 Naomi Thu, 17 Jan 2008 18:04:46 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10498 Hi Tim, liked what you said. I've couch surfed many a time and am always looking to repay the favour. I think travel not only teaches you about culture, it refines your sense of hospitality. Knowing what if feels like to turn up somewhere where you know no one, thousands of miles from home, and be taken into someone's house... Hi Tim,
liked what you said. I’ve couch surfed many a time and am always looking to repay the favour.
I think travel not only teaches you about culture, it refines your sense of hospitality.
Knowing what if feels like to turn up somewhere where you know no one, thousands of miles from home, and be taken into someone’s house…

]]> By: Steph http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10458 Steph Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:30:06 +0000 http://www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog/2008/01/13/surfing-the-world-wide-couch-the-benefits-of-urban-camping-plus-sweaty-tango/#comment-10458 Tim, I had my epiphany about work and life 4 months ago and took off to Greece with a backpack and no return ticket - leaving my restaurant and real estate business to fend for themselves. When I finally did return no overwhelming catastrophes happened and a customer gave me your book as a gift - commenting that I wasn't alone in my new way of thinking. It was the perfect time to receive it since some of my friends think I've gone a little nutso - that they'll find me singing in a lounge somewhere 10 years from now with a feather boa around my neck! Tim, I had my epiphany about work and life 4 months ago and took off to Greece with a backpack and no return ticket - leaving my restaurant and real estate business to fend for themselves. When I finally did return no overwhelming catastrophes happened and a customer gave me your book as a gift - commenting that I wasn’t alone in my new way of thinking. It was the perfect time to receive it since some of my friends think I’ve gone a little nutso - that they’ll find me singing in a lounge somewhere 10 years from now with a feather boa around my neck!

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