Minimalism for Expats
Minimalism has become a full-blown cultural movement. The Minimalists have a hugely popular podcast, and film that has recently come to Netflix. When I encountered the concept a few years…
How to Beat Jet Lag
Long-haul flights have become a recurring feature of my life. Living 8 time zones away from my family means there will be at least a few round-trip journeys a…
This may have been a tourist trap but it looks appropriately market-y.
Frugal expat tip #1: shop like an immigrant
I've written before about how the terms “expat” and “immigrant” are both somewhat unsatisfactory. I tend to use both with a bit of a winking eye alcohol suggestion: But, gratuitous…
Financial independence as a radical act
I am continually inspired and impressed by the quality of the content that is produced by the personal finance bloggers and podcasts I follow. It's especially cool seeing so many…
Little expat wins: my €0.02 on car ownership
I recently listened to a great podcast by the amazingly informative and thorough lads over at www.ChooseFI.com. I've enjoyed all their podcasts so far, but the topic of their…
Location independent vs. financially independent
I have two internet obsessions. One is the roaming, globe-trotting nomads of Instagram (some of my favourites are Divergent Travelers, How Far From Home, Goats on the Road). I love gawking at…
Purse packing, Prague edition
I went to Prague for the May Day bank holiday weekend. It's a stunning city and I can't wait to go back. Super affordable, really easy to get around, great…