I have been living here long enough that it was time to find a dentist. I was also struggling a little with some tooth pain. I don’t know if you’ve ever moved abroad, so I don’t know if this is normal or I’m a total weirdo, but in the grand scheme of things that have…
Moving abroad is a little bananas. Sometimes I feel like I just took my savings and set them on fire. Something is missed at every turn with my budgeting. It began with my visa. I did some research before moving to the UK and looked up all my visa fees but it wasn’t until I…
Once in a while we deviate from the directly finance related content on here to write a post I or a friend really needed on the internet but couldn’t find. Today I bring you what to pack for a week in Switzerland in August. This may sound straightforward but it turned out that packing to…
I love a good city pass when I’m sightseeing. I’ve found that if my goal is to hit the top tourist sites, this is often the most economical way to do it. I’ve used them in the pat in Montreal, New York City, Oahu, Vienna, Prague, and Dublin. But the first time I ever used…
Image Source It’s always an exciting time when you go on vacation. You end up counting down the months, weeks, days, and finally hours before you head to your local airport and fly away to an exotic destination! You undoubtedly have plenty of “street smarts” and know how to take care of yourself in unknown…
Image Credit No matter the time of year, going on a vacation is always a good way to relax and unwind. It also allows you to go on new adventures and explore exciting destinations. Despite this, turning on your “vacation brain” and living absolutely carefree is not a good idea. From health risks to being…
Ask a hundred people if they’d like to travel more, and we’d bet that more than 90 of those people would respond with a resounding “YES!”. Alas, with costs going up all the time, many people find themselves believing that taking a trip just isn’t feasible at the moment. However, it’s important to remember that…
Welcome back to this walk through my Money Manifesto check ins. If you’re just joining us, in 2014 I did a writing challenge related to a prompt from J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy fame. I ran some numbers through a calculator and figured that if I continued on the financial path I was on…
If you’ve been following my story lately, you’ll know I moved to London to get my doctorate in April. About twelve years ago, I also spent a year in Sheffield (everyone totally knows where that is, right?), England getting my Masters’ degree. And every friend who came to “England” really meant they were in…
I don’t know about you, but my Instagram had figured out that I am in London and I am cheap and it keeps suggesting things to do. And a lot of them are garbage. So I’ve been here a few months now and thought what actually are some of the frugal things worth checking out…
In my continuing ex-pat saga, I’d like to update you on my attempts to set up a phone contract over here. When I was in the UK with the circus in 2019-2020 for a few months, I had a pay as you go SIM card that I would pop into an EE every month, give…
Being a beginner in any sport is not an easy task. There are rules and terminology to learn, not to mention the obstacles you will face. At the end of it, though, it will all be worth it. If you want to rent yachts in Split, Croatia, companies like 12knots will ensure you find the…
Via Pexels Making money while travelling – it’s a dream for many of us. And it’s definitely possible to do if you know where to look for opportunities and how to take advantage of them. In this guide, we’ll outline a few different ways that you can make some extra cash while on the road.…
Hello, friends. So today I thought we’d talk about money and my first few weeks living in England. Not even so much about spending but on like… literally how to access it and survive. I still have full review pending, because there are some more things I want to check, but opening a Wise account…
Image – CC0 License For anybody, the opportunity to go live in another country can give way to amazing experiences. It can bring satisfaction to your life in so many ways but, of course, there can be huge obstacles and challenges. The pandemic has intensified a lot of these, especially in terms of travel, but…
Pexels Image So you are thinking of getting into your car and going on a road trip to explore different parts of the country. Whilst this is the easy part you will also need to organize a few things prior to your trip to ensure that it goes as smoothly as possible and you do…
If you’re thinking of moving to another country, Canada should definitely be at the top of your list. It’s a great place to live, with plenty of opportunities for people from all walks of life. Photo by Nathaniel Bowman on Unsplash Boundless Opportunities One of the biggest draws of Canada is its vast array of…
Unsplash Image: CC0 License Whether you’re braving the Cabot Trail in Canada or the Columbia River Gorge back home, the leadup to a road trip can be incredibly exciting, especially when you can taste the possibilities of a potentially life-affirming experience on the air. Unfortunately, taking a road trip also comes alongside a fair few…
Image from Pixabay – CC0 License Dreaming of a new life abroad is something that many people do. The draw of living in another country is often difficult to ignore, especially if you feel a little disillusioned with your home country. However, dreaming of moving abroad and actually doing it are two different things. It…
Taking a road trip is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Of course, it’s important to plan ahead so you can make the most of your journey! This blog post will discuss considerations for taking a road trip to help you have an enjoyable experience. Photo by ArtHouse Studio from Pexels…
So if you follow my accountability posts, you may have picked up the brief mention in November’s recap that I did get into grad school and will be heading to England for the next few years starting in January. Even as I write this, it doesn’t seem particularly real, but as I’ve done this once…
Are you thinking of going on a travel adventure in the near future? If this is something that you are interested in, then you have got to take a number of things into account. It’s hard to know whether now is the right time for that next trip, but we’re going to be helping you…
If you are in the countryside, then you may want to know what some fun activities are. Off roading to conscious shopping, there is always something fun to do! Photo: Unsplash Practice active tourism Active tourism is fashionable. The wide variety of activities that this type of tourism encompasses make it a good option for…
The process of moving to a new country to start a new life can take a long time. Unlike in the movies, you can’t simply hop on a plane, arrive at your chosen location, and stay forever. There is a process to take care of all the legalities involved in becoming a permanent resident in…
If you have made the decision to relocate abroad, there are various important factors you will need to consider; finding ex-pat health insurance and relevant health details depending on the region you have chosen to move to, such as Mexican insurance or health insurance in Australia. However, once you have considered most of the essential…