Typical Day I wake up at 6:15am. Stumble down from my loft, and start getting ready in my shoebox apartment. I leave the house at 7:25am and catch the train to work. I arrive at about 8:10. On average I…
Traveling often means packing on the pounds for individuals who aren’t paying attention to their health. Not only does traveling result in eating unhealthy meals, it also results in not working out.
The newfound freedom after retirement presents a retiree with a plethora of opportunities to reap the benefits of their many years of hard work and sacrifice. Well, according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF, UK), a good number…
It takes a lot of time and expense to move your cat abroad – not to mention the additional worries of causing your pet undue stress. Constant form-filling, quarantine and travel regulations take their toll, and you seem to be…
Getting a bit of time away from the daily grind at least once a year is a very welcome prospect to all of us and there’s no better way to unwind than getting out on the French slopes with a…
When traveling extensively there comes an inevitable point when you run out of money and have to go back to work, sell an organ or smuggle some drugs. But traveling with extremely little money (even nothing) is entirely possible and…
Taking a winter break to learn the ropes of being a ski instructor is a brilliant idea. Being able to ski is great fun, and being able to pass on knowledge as a teacher is awesome. It’s all good experience,…
A few years ago while attending the University of Hawaii at Hilo, I applied for a scholarship. This wasn’t just any scholarship, mind you. This was the scholarship that would immerse me in all things Mandarin, then send me, studying abroad, to…
Thailand’s natural beauty, laid back vibes, delicious food and the inexpensive cost of a hotel in Bangkok is notorious for seducing travelers to stay longer than planned. For those yearning for a longer stay in Thailand however, the limitations of the tourist…