Expatriatism is all the rage, especially in the blogging community. Many Westerners are using the power of their stronger home currency, as well as the mobile capabilities of the internet, to start living lives overseas, something that they’ve been dreaming about all...
Traveling abroad is an amazing experience. As it taking a 4-week summer vacation to explore a corner of the world you've never been before. But if you go abroad for a longer time and you're in a business where you need to be contacted and to call people frequently,...
You’re probably thinking that exercise, healthy eating and smiling aren’t things that complement one another too well. But if you take steps to make your exercise more interesting and fun, you’ll have a smile on your face in no time. And you might just want to keep...
When you’re feeling low on inspiration, turn to your mobile device. These free craft idea apps will soon get you out of your creative rut! Crafty Gemini: App for the Popular YouTube Channel TheCraftyGemini, run by Vanessa Wilson, is one of the most popular...
Florida is a great traditional sand, surf, and sun holiday destination, and is also home to some of North America’s most iconic theme parks, such as Disney World and Universal Studios. But this southern state has much more to offer than the sites and activities it is...
Although we might want to deny it, winter is just around the corner for many people. If you want your home to survive the winter months reasonably unscathed, then you need to make sure you have a plan to complete all of the necessary fall home maintenance tasks. It’s...
No matter where you live, it's never the wrong time of year to learn how and when to prune your tomatoes. Our growing season here in South Florida is just getting started while for others fall is fast approaching. But pruning tomatoes has always been one of those...
We visited the Bahamas for the first time this year as part of a cruise. We did the low key thing and walked off the cruise ship to a local beach where we snorkled off shore, enjoyed vittles and drinks from a local tiki hut and had a fantastic day overall. While I...
After living for 12 years in Germany, and with Stefan living a very international life as a kid, we have lots of family and friends spread around the world with whom we like to keep in touch. It's always nice to be able to stay connected to friends and family when we...
Living off the grid is the dream of many people in the U.S. I can tell you that I have thought about it many times. Imagine not having to pay a dime for electricity, water, or heat. Sounds great, right? But it's not entirely true... while you would not have to pay a...
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