Create Your Nomadtopia http://nomadtopia.com

1. Admin/Logistics

1.1. find someone at home who can handle things that come up (deposit checks, scan things for your review, etc.)

1.2. mail

1.3. how to keep in touch

2. Decide Where to Go

2.1. Nomadtopia post: http://www.nomadtopia.com/how-to-decide-where-to-go/

2.2. weather

2.3. culture

2.4. events

2.5. close to friends/family

2.6. education

2.7. health care

2.8. cost of living

2.9. language

2.10. infrastructure

2.11. health/well-being (special diet, etc.)

3. Destination Research

3.1. weather (what to wear/take)

3.2. culture (what to wear)

3.3. language (study?)

3.4. where to stay?

3.5. cost of living

3.6. visas

3.7. vaccinations

3.8. how to get there/get around

3.9. connect with locals/expats

4. Technology

4.1. adapters/converters

4.2. laptop

4.3. external hard drive/online backup system

4.4. cell phone (quad band, unlocked)

4.5. other gadgets?

5. What Does Your Nomadtopia Look Like?

5.1. work and travel

5.2. only travel

5.3. move around a lot

5.4. stay in one place for months at a time

5.5. travel seasonally

5.6. home exchange

6. Family

6.1. pets

6.1.1. Nomadtopia post: http://www.nomadtopia.com/can-you-be-nomadic-with-pets/

6.2. kids

7. SET A DATE!

7.1. My Location Independence Day is ________________________

7.2. Buy first plane ticket/set departure date

8. Follow Nomadtopia on Twitter (http://twitter.com/nomadamyscott) or Facebook (http://facebook.com/nomadtopia) or join a like-minded crew in the Create Your Nomadtopia Facebook group (https://www.nomadtopia.com/facebook). If you're ready to take things to the next level, sign up for Nomadtopia coaching! http://www.nomadtopia.com/work-with-me/

9. Health, Safety, Well-Being

9.1. insurance

9.1.1. Nomadtopia post: http://www.nomadtopia.com/faq-what-do-you-do-for-health-insurance/

9.2. medications

9.3. vaccinations

9.4. exercise

9.4.1. Nomadtopia post: http://www.nomadtopia.com/a-nomads-guide-to-staying-fit/

9.5. special dietary concerns

10. Home and Belongings

10.1. keep home and rent out

10.2. sell home/end lease

10.3. home exchange

10.4. get rid of what you don't need

10.5. insurance

10.6. what to take

11. Money

11.1. income sources (also see Work)

11.1.1. Nomadtopia post: http://www.nomadtopia.com/creating-location-independent-income-sources/

11.2. how much do you need to make/save?

11.3. how will you save money?

11.4. banking on the road

11.5. how will you receive money and pay bills from the road?

12. Work

12.1. take sabbatical?

12.2. work remotely?

12.3. quit job and do something else?

12.4. start new business?

12.5. offline tools and infrastructure

12.6. online tools and infrastructure

12.7. assistant/support?

12.8. ways to communicate with clients

13. Before You Go

13.1. vaccinations

13.2. visas

13.3. haircut

13.4. doctor's appts

13.5. get cash

13.6. passport

13.7. medication

13.8. first-night accommodations

13.9. arrival research

13.10. notify bank of travel plans

13.11. cancel gym membership, other local activities

13.12. cancel automatic bill pay, anything else you won't be using

13.13. change of address, if need to send bills, etc. to someone else to handle