Traveling, Writing and Programming
The peculiar thing about programmers is that they're the one profession that can easily work remotely and travel, and yet they're the one profession that doesn't.I believe that the ease with which one "can easily work remotely and travel" is affected far more by life situation than by profession. Modern technology has made it just as easy for non-programming electronic workers to do this, too."Life situation" is another matter. Just a few of the things that make it difficult for some people to do this:  - marriage
  - children
  - spouse's job
  - pets
  - caring for elderly parents/others
  - community commitments
  - financial responsibilities (mortgage, etc.)

As one who is tethered to his home and family, I thank you, Alex, for allowing me to live vicariously through your year for the past 5 minutes. The stories were interesting and the pictures were beautiful.