Cardboard wall alternatives? I really like the idea of these modular cardboard walls/dividers, except they seem way too expensive. Any suggestions for an alternative? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on Sep 17, 2009 - 10 answers

I am entertaining the idea of selling almost everything I own, buying a van and becoming a temporary nomad, going from farm to farm around North America for work. Is this an inherently horrible idea? If it's not, does anyone have tips on making it work? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Aug 19, 2009 - 28 answers

Are there manual portable typewriter that can fit in my bag for nomadic letter writing? The brands that seem available seem so unwieldy that I could not see carrying them around. [more inside]
posted by elationfoundation on Jul 31, 2009 - 15 answers

I'm going to be moving around and traveling a lot for the next few years. Help me figure out how to live a responsible lifestyle as a modern day nomad. [more inside]
posted by crackingdes on Jun 20, 2009 - 18 answers

I am a recent college graduate and I also suffer a good deal of wanderlust. There is the inevitable problem of combining work and play. At my university, the only career advice I received was graduate school or working the traditional 9-5 job. I'm wondering if it's possible to travel and earn money? [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Jan 27, 2009 - 22 answers

I recently lost the power adapter for my olde tyme Creative Nomad Zen NX. I'd like to just drive down to RadioShack and get a replacement, but I'm not sure what I need. The Nomad wants 5V, but it looks like RadioShack's adapters skip from 4.5V to 6V. Will I kill my player if I use one of those options?
posted by punishinglemur on Nov 21, 2007 - 12 answers

I have an idle craving for knowledge. Specifically, I'd like to read some books about nomadic cultures - the Bedouin, Mongolian, Gypsies, Train-riding... any group really. Any suggestions?
posted by deadtrouble on Jul 13, 2006 - 13 answers

How do people with no permanent address handle mail delivery, photo identification, property taxes, etc? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Jul 19, 2005 - 18 answers

I work as a freelance translator, and until I got my hands on an old laptop last week, I was confined to the house to work. Now I want to celebrate my new-found freedom by going to work in lots of different places around London. Help me do this on the cheap. [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic on Apr 4, 2005 - 6 answers

I want to live a nomadic-ish lifestyle for a few years. What type of employment would you recommend? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by studentbaker on Jul 13, 2004 - 21 answers