Comments on: How to Be Jason Bourne: Multiple Passports, Swiss Banking, and Crossing Borders

By: Jason Bourne

Jason Bourne — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:13:13 +0000

Really, I’m flattered that everyone wants to be me, but really, be yourself and remember that it is important to develop skills that will allow you to earn a living in different geographical areas. Money stashed away can be lost or taken away. It will also run out some day.

By: Stephen Nash

Stephen Nash — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:33:18 +0000

Gotta read this. Neil’s an old friend of mine as we lived together during “the game” days at Project Hollywood. He’s a solid guy who has a real curiosity about life and about not playing by the rules. His contributions to the dating advice for men is some of the best.

Stephen Nash

By: Esther

Esther — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:16:33 +0000

Thanks Mattias – here is your payment:
survival tips in Africa 1-4
1.Do not drive a German car, as they are preferred by hijackers – hire a French car, you will be safe because not even the black market gets spares for them
2.When malaria pills are not available, khaki bush leaves rubbed on the skin keeps mosquitos away.
3.When parking a vehicle (anything with wheels, including a small plane) where there are lions, cover the tires with thorn tree branches because lions like the smell of rubber and chew the tires
4. When camping where there are baboons, do not cook under trees. Baboon poo obeys the rules of gravity.
5. Bank (mall/shop/service station) robbers are usually high on something, so their attention to detail is not great. Hide credit cards etc under the counter, in potplants, behind posters en let them have the cash and (fake) Rolex.

PS. I saw today that the American Embassy is auctioning off their furniture….

By: mattias.jn

mattias.jn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:30:41 +0000

@Esther: Do it yourself :) There are several other books that are MUCH better than Emergency, that actually gives you real actionable advice. Check my previous post to get some tips. Sign up for Simons newsletter for lots of free and really good advice. Here’s an interview with the guy http://www.bravenewtraveler.com/2010/02/03/interview-simon-black-the-most-free-man-in-the-world/ Other than that, start your own business, earn money and think in a long term perspective of at least 10-25 years.

By: Esther

Esther — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:55:50 +0000

Out of Africa

….and that is precisely what some of us need to do: Get the hell outta Africa.
So, I have read the book with great enthusiasm, (we do read in Africa, in at least 3 languages, most of us, Eisch) recognized the brilliance of it all, BUT how does one apply ANY of this if you live on a pimple on the big arse of Africa?
Everyone else’s currency is worth more than ours, mail order doesnt work too well, ie. if you have accidentally (or not) murdered someone and want to get rid of the body, just mail it to yourself, and guaranteed you will NEVER see it again.
So, what if you are fairly literate, speak a couple of languages, are not entirely untalented, have no fear of traveling anywhere because everywhere else is bound to be safer than your own country, but happen to be born 5th generation African with no distant relative with an anywhere-else passport to piggyback on?

I need a 3rd World adaption to all the good advice. ANYONE???

I can offer loads of survival techniques in return….