Location independent individuals tend to be an optimistic bunch and the possibility of dying abroad is not something most think about. It is, however, a possibility and being well prepared is very important. You want to make things as easy as possible for your family in case the worst was to happen. In this article, I explain how.

The Azores is a volcanic archipelago located in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, part of Portugal and the EU. Thanks to the NHR program, a number of tax benefits available to Azores residents and a high quality of life, it is one of the best places in Europe in which to establish a home base, for those looking for tranquility and a slow pace of life. In this article, I cover the aforementioned tax benefits, some of the other benefits and share my experience on the ground.

Losing everything while traveling in a foreign country is something that even the most experienced travelers dread. Not only can it ruin your trip, it can also leave you stranded for a considerable amount of time and in the worst cases, can have serious long-term consequences (especially if identity theft is involved). In this post, I share my own strategy for dealing with this possibility.

Storage lockers are a useful tool for those living the location independent lifestyle, allowing for the storage of goods in strategic locations, when not needed. In this guide, I provide an overview of how they work, some interesting use cases and what my own storage strategy is.