Moving to Dublin: An insider’s guide
Moving to Dublin to study or work? You probably have a lot of questions. I certainly did. Read on for my insider’s tips on how to smooth your transition…
Nomad budget
While I'm still in Dublin, and still have my apartment here, I've been thinking ahead to my plan after I give it up and become more fully nomadic. Being something…
Church ruins are an adventurous, if unconventional, choice
Housing can make or break you
Housing is a hot topic for everyone, especially millennials. In many cities around the world, prices are rising faster than wages, home ownership feels out of reach for many, and…
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…
Edinburgh, as seen from Arthur's Seat on New Year's Day 2017
Frugal Travel Tips
One of my primary intentions is to enjoy life to the fullest while still moving towards my financial goals. Location independence + financial independence is the ultimate dream, but until…
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…