Scott Nesbitt likes to write. In addition to writing the technical stuff that many of us do for a living, he also likes to turn his hand to other types of writing. He writes technology articles for publication—what better way to capitalize on all those high-tech toys—as well as marketing copy, journalistic writing, and travel articles. So it comes as no surprise when he describes himself as a bit of a digital bedouin.

The idea of traveling between coffee shops, setting up a laptop, and tapping into the free wifi is an acquired taste, but it suits his lifestyle. Balancing work and family, Scott finds his down time—if you can call extra writing time “down time”—where he can. He has even been known to crack open his laptop in a certain pub he likes to frequent, run by a bloke from New Zealand.

What are Scott’s rules for the life of digital roaming? Only a few, it seems. First, there must be free wireless nearby—if not in the immediate coffee shop, then at the establishment next door. Second, stay within the three-beverage rule. Buying beverages is essentially your way of renting a space, so don’t monopolize the table. Give the coffee shop a chance to fill the table and make some money. And third, don’t succumb when you’re with family—even when your Blackberry pings. Living the digital bedouin lifestyle makes it harder to keep work separate from family life, so it’s important to make that effort.

Given Scott’s portability, it’s no wonder that his preference is for online tools, such as Basecamp for project management. After all, could a digital bedouin endorse anything else?