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@NomadicSamuel

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Travel Blogger. SEO Nerd. Amateur Investor. YouTube Partner in crime w/ @ThatBackpacker : (Eng) + (Esp) (Not Advice)

Canada
Joined March 2009
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
22 days
The welcoming committee is ready! ๐Ÿ’ซ
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
6 years
Are you planning a trip to Hong Kong? From markets and temples to street food and cafes, here are a few reasons to visit the neighborhood of #ShamShuiPo ! @HongKongTourism #Sponsored
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Some of Hong Kongโ€™s best people-watching can be found all around Sham Shui Po through night markets or simply taking a stroll through the iconic neighborhood โ€“ learn more here #ShamShuiPo #Sponsored
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6 years
VIDEO - Fiesta Nacional del Asado en Cholila (Chubut) Argentina / Argentine National Barbecue Festival in Cholila (Chubut) Argentina @thatbackpacker @ChubutPatagonia @ValentoGuerrero @arcionimariano @ElChubut @visitargentina @GabiDufour #FiestaDelAsado
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6 years
VIDEO: We had a great time enjoying afternoon tea ๐Ÿฅงโ˜•๏ธ at the @LlaoLlaoHotel with @thatbackpacker this afternoon in #Argentina . ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท @RioNegroTurismo @Bariloche_ar
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7 years
It was wonderful to wander around @UofGlasgow with @thatbackpacker . One of the most picturesque campuses I've ever visited #VisitScotland
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2 years
Ready but also feeling nervous! Vamos Argentina! ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท
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8 years
It was a pleasure being able to walk around #Edinburgh #Scotland all day long. Here are a few of my fav snaps #ScotSpirit #OMGB
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@NomadicSamuel
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1 year
I'm back! That only took 1/2 a year to get sorted! LOL
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8 years
The surrounding countryside area of Inverness is stunning to visit this time of year! #STSInverness #OMGB
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
When it comes to raw beauty you'll be hard pressed to find anywhere that lives up to what Northern Ireland has to offer #LoveGreatBritain
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1 year
Awkward family photos = the best!
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7 years
NEW VIDEO: 20 Things to do in #Stellenbosch , South Africa. We loved our #Stellenblog experience: #visitStellenbosch
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Working on a mammoth post today. My longest yet at approx 4000 words. Title: How Do I Invest My Money? Diversified DIY Quant Portfolio I'll be sharing my portfolio in detail. But before I do that I'd love to know what others have these days? What y'all got under the hood?
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1 year
Ryokan life in Japan ๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
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Nomadic Samuel
6 years
*VIDEO* I've done quite a bit of flying over the years but I can't remember an approach quite as spectacular as the one I experienced yesterday with @thatbackpacker arriving at @antiguabarbuda with @WestJet #LoveAntiguaBarbuda
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8 years
Never seen anything like this! Shooting a bow & arrow upside down w/ her foot at #WorldNomadGames #WNG #WNG2016
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8 years
If you're visiting #London for the 1st time check out this video guide @thatbackpacker & I put together: #OMGB
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2 years
Thought I'd share some early "winter scenes" from the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, Canada. I shot these with a drone I just purchased a few weeks ago.
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
NEW VIDEO: 30 Things to do in Cape Town, South Africa --> #LoveCapeTown #StellenBlog #WowSouthAfrica
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Nomadic Samuel
1 year
I've lost 20 pounds over the past 6 weeks doing the following... Intermitent Fasting: 16:8 Daily Walking (1 Hour) Intense 30 Minute Workout (Strength + Cardio) Low Carb + High Protein + Veggies Diet Cut Back On Drinking Feeling pretty darn good these days both ๐Ÿ’ช +๐Ÿง .
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Nomadic Samuel
3 years
Really excited @ValueStockGeek is the first interview in the 'investing legends' series: We discuss The Weird Portfolio, value investing, asset allocation, gold, active vs passive & a whole range of other fascinating topics for entertainment purposes only.
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4 years
Halifax = Foodie Heaven @thatbackpacker & I enjoyed our first meal in the city sampling a two-tier seafood tower at @WWHalifax featuring Atlantic lobster, oysters, shrimp cocktail, chilled crab claws, marinated mussels & solomon gundy #CreatorCoastNs #VisitNovaScotia
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Nomadic Samuel
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@NicheDown That's awful but also a great reminder that you're just renting a tiny unit inside of a giant sandbox of which you never own and have zero control over the rules.
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6 years
*VIDEO* When you're visiting @antiguabarbuda going to the beach (they have 365 on the island!!!) is a daily ritual. Here @ThatBackpacker & I are checking out the one at @VerandahResort #LoveAntiguaBarbuda
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Nomadic Samuel
1 year
Banff offered up spectacular mountain views and every season during our trip - including snow!
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2 years
Two 'Investing Legends' shared "All-Weather" + "Risk Parity" investing strategies this week on the blog. Adam Butler @GestaltU of @InvestReSolve here: and Eric Crittenden of @StandpointFunds here: Portfolio ideas for all-seasons๐ŸŽฏโ˜‚๏ธ
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
My Final Post
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2 years
@Darin_T80 Had no idea about that. Great suggestion.
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Nomadic Samuel
1 year
This will be my new profile pic if the Maine Coon wearing aviators isn't approved soonish....๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜‰ Greetings from Noboribetsu - Hokkaido, Japan โ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
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@NomadicSamuel
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Back to Buenos Aires to feast and then home to Canada for the summer. ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Watch ya'll up to โ‰๏ธ
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
*New* Quantitative Momentum Investing Strategy with @RyanPKirlin "Really appreciate Ryan Patrick Kirlin taking the time to answer questions related to Momentum equity investing. An often misunderstood factor strategy that pairs well with value mandates."
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
In #Kyrgyzstan you can stay in a basic traditional yurt or a luxury one equipped with a bathroom, shower and deck #discoverkyrgyzstan
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
*New Post* Adaptive Asset Allocation, Risk Parity & Return Stacking With Adam Butler @GestaltU of @InvestReSolve : Another investing legends interview! Truly a huge honour to have Adam share his thoughts on my new blog. ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ‘
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
*New* ETF Wishlist For DIY Investors | Dream Funds For Your Portfolio "Imagine being able to create your very own dream fund to add to your portfolio. An ETF youโ€™ve always wanted. Youโ€™ve got a Genie to grant you three ETF wishes." ๐Ÿงžโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿงžโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿฅ‚๐ŸŽฏ
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
Most travelers may visit #Kyrgyzstan for outdoors adventures but foodies will be equally rewarded by local eats #DiscoverKyrgyzstan
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*New* The Magic Of Combining Leveraged Stocks And Gold In Your Portfolio "As investors we're well aware of what happens when you combine stocks and bonds in a portfolio, but what about the unlikely duo of stocks and gold?"๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”
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8 years
Potala Palace beautifully perched on the Red Hill. Did you know this is the highest ancient palace in the world? @Tibettourismdev
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Nomadic Samuel
6 years
A7) My dream day in Hong Kong would involve an action packed outing where I'm riding trams and jumping off frequently to randomly wander, crossing the harbour by star ferry and eating copious amounts of dim sum #ShamShuiPo
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
*New* The CockRoach Portfolio ๐Ÿชณ | A Diversified Portfolio Ready For All Economic Regimes with "Investing Legend" @JasonMutiny of @MutinyFunds A "modern interpretation" of the classic Harry Browne Permanent Portfolio with 4 Quadrant diversification ๐ŸŽฏ
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
VIDEO highlights from day 3 exploring around #Alpbachtal in Tirol, Austria (mountains + cow parade) #STSKitzbuehel #FeelAustria #LoveTirol
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
@BLefevre12 @Sportsnet I'd rather have Pierre twice ๐Ÿ˜†
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Nomadic Samuel
8 years
Edinburgh Castle is the most iconic landmark in the city: up close, far away, high above or down below #ScotSpirit #OMGB
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Nomadic Samuel
5 years
Just a reminder that the twitter chat with @HongKongTourism is happening tomorrow April 25 at 1:00 pm EST. We'll be chatting all about affordable travel, so come join us! ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐโœˆ๏ธ #AffordableHK
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2 years
Singing the Argentina ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท "cheer song" en route to the partying with locals on a bridge! Dog barking in the background of course ;) ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿถ "Ole ole ole, ole ole ole ola! Ole ole ole, cada dรญa te quiero mรกs! Yo soy Argentino, es un sentimiento, que no puedo parar!"
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
A few more favorite snaps from the last time I visited Glasgow, Scotland. Going to shoot a lot today to share tomorrow @VisitScotland
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Value Investing, Trend Following And Leverage With HML_Compounder So awesome to have @HML_Compounder take part in the "Investing Legends" series. We discuss a wide variety of topics including @alphaarchitect + @RyanPKirlin & @avantisinvestor value ETFs.
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1 year
Woah! ๐Ÿคช๐Ÿ’ˆ My hair 10 years ago while visiting a cat cafe in Seoul, Korea. I'm writing an article about quirky Korean cafes and embedding some relevant videos. It's freakin' hilarious/embarrassing reviewing some of them today.
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Nomadic Samuel
8 years
I don't think I'd ever get tired of views like this over #Bologna during sunset and blue hour #inEmiliaRomagna #EuroFoodTrip
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Nomadic Samuel
8 years
NEW VIDEO: 50 Things to do in Buenos Aires w/ @thatbackpacker : @turismobue @VisitArg
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Nomadic Samuel
10 years
Koalas are just the cutest! Look at this 'lil' guy sleeping soundly: #ThisIsQueensLand #TownsvilleShines @Queensland http://t.co/jOmdWNzxlu
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7 years
*NEW POST* Northern Ireland in 24 amazing experiences (for every hour of the day): #lovegreatbritain #LoveUK #discoverni
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*NEW VIDEO* AUSTRIA (TIROL) - A Visual Journey --> #STSKitzbuehel #FeelAustria #LoveTirol
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
8 months
@game_book_life @larryswedroe @CliffordAsness @Rick_Ferri Yeah, I was clearly in the wrong here. My bad. And I'll focus on being more chill moving forward.
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Tired, dirty and sore. But haven't had such an epic adventure in years. Horse trekking over the Sierras Chicas in Cรณrdoba, Argentina was a great reminder to get outside and do things. ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทโ›ฐ๏ธ
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2 years
*New* How Do I Invest My Money? Diversified DIY Quantitative Portfolio: This is by far the longest blog post I've ever written. 4000+ words. I felt that I needed the "extra space" to unpack everything before revealing what I've got under the hood.
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Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Iโ€™m Back "This is the most embarrassing blog post Iโ€™ve ever written. Iโ€™m back. Didnโ€™t you just quit? Yeah. I kinda did. Iโ€™m going to keep this short and sweet. Iโ€™d rather be dipped in boiling oil as opposed to creating a post full of excuses."
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Made epic homemade burgers today with @thatbackpacker 's Dad. Alberta beef. Lamb. Bacon. Onions. That's just the patties. Open fire grill and we filmed it for a future video coming out on our Spanish @YouTube channel. Who here likes burgers and what's the best you've ever had?๐Ÿ”๐Ÿท
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6 years
*VIDEO* I shared some photos from the Devil's Bridge the other day but ended up coming again for some drone and slow motion shots #LoveAntiguaBarbuda
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
2 years
Enjoying the mate campo life!
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6 years
I spotted a beach bunny ( @thatbackpacker ) splashing around in the pool this morning ;) #LoveAntiguaBarbuda
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6 years
*New @YouTube Video* Antigua Travel Video (Cinematic B-Roll): Highlights from our week in @antiguabarbuda #LoveAntiguaBarbuda
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
8 years
The view approaching #Inverness was incredible. Left side of the plane = best views :) #OMGB #STSInverness
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
2 years
I'm seeking book recommendations for learning more about options trading. I'm a total newbie so anything geared towards the beginner/intermediate level would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! H/T @JasonMutiny + @KrisAbdelmessih
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Nomadic Samuel
5 years
A5: What sets Hong Kong apart from other big cities is the plethora of fantastic transportation options that are affordable. My two favorite are the tram and Star Ferry. #AffordableHK
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8 years
Ah, everywhere you look at the #WorldNomadGames you find such distinct faces and hats #WNG #WNG2016
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Nomadic Samuel
7 years
Loved our Vineyard Safari yesterday with @Jordan_Wines in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Adventure + wine + stunning views #StellenBlog
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@NomadicSamuel
Nomadic Samuel
1 year
Japan! ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ—พ๐Ÿฏ Sept 10th until Oct 25th booked.โœˆ๏ธ So excited to be revisiting! The first time we hit up the classic big cities (Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka) plus some rural spots. This time we're keying in on more off-the-beaten path travel. Any suggestions = most welcome!
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7 years
I had so much fun staying at #Beltam Yurt Camp with @thatbackpacker by Issyk-Kul lake. Here is a quick drone flight #discoverkyrgyzstan
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9 years
Flooding + gorgeous weather = reflections like this in #Killarney #LoveKillarney #LoveIreland http://t.co/ORWt0G2g7S
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Nomadic Samuel
8 years
Really enjoyed visiting the Parmigiano Reggiano dairy farm in Modena. Never seen so much cheese in my life! #inEmiliaRomagna #EuroFoodTrip
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8 years
Love the sand to person ratio :) #SpaininMYheart
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A6:Lying on the sand and just relaxing at Papagayo beach in #Lanzarote #SpaininMYheart
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2 years
Had an incredible time visiting the Black Forest with @thatbackpacker in South-West Germany! ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nature โ›ฐ๏ธ + Hiking ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ + Rowing ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™‚๏ธ + Food ๐Ÿ˜‹ + Tranquility ๐Ÿ˜Ž Will share more pics tomorrow! Prost! ๐Ÿป
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@NomadicSamuel
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2 years
I have to say for anyone wanting to learn more about trend-following @rcmAlts is worth a follow. So many great resources from whitepapers to infographics to a podcast. Definitely worth checking out.
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7 years
Attending the World Nomad Games in 2016 was one of the greatest sporting and cultural events I've ever witnessed in my life. The 2018 games have been announced for Sept 2-8 and are a must if you can make it: #DiscoverKyrgyzstan @discoverKG
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Nomadic Samuel
6 years
*VIDEO* My last day in @antiguabarbuda was spend checking out colourful & vibrant St. John's with @thatbackpacker #LoveAntiguaBarbuda ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฌโ˜€๏ธ
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6 years
A4) In Hong Kong I'm a huge fan of egg tarts and dim sum and recently I was in Japan where I tried takoyaki (octopus balls) and taiyaki (red bean pancakes shaped like a fish) that were delicious #ShamShuiPo
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