Five things I WILL miss about my 9-5, and why I gave my notice anyway
In the interest of being balanced, I've been thinking about what I will miss about my job when I switch over into the world of self-employment. Or will I say…
Frugal expat tip #2: have a no-spend work week
When you've really settled into a place, you eventually find the rhythms and routines that work for you. It's part of what makes a new location feel like home, instead…
The Perks of Being an Outlier
I’ve recently started using Twitter. Re-started, rather. I was an early adopter but eventually found it a strange combination of information overload and dull, and gave it up. What I've…
8 countries in 6 months
In the first half of 2017, I've done a good bit of of travelling. It was a mix of work, family, and fun/random trips, and it made these past few…
Reflections on a year abroad
One year ago I was getting on a plane, with a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Dublin, and all of my physical possessions in a few bags. It wasn't my…
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…
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…
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…
Get your money right
Money isn't the most important thing. I think most of us can agree on this. And each of our personal definitions of what is the most important thing can…