These are among the top life hacks and improvement tips.
A picture is worth a thousand words but sometimes you don’t have that photo. It happens often to me. Luckily, the internet is filled with wonderful websites to download countless free stock photos online. Whatever your use for a photograph doesn’t give you right to take any image you find. You have to download photos …
You may have heard about mindfulness, but you may not fully recognize what it is and why it matters. Mindfulness can help you achieve a range of health benefits through a simple change in awareness. What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is full awareness of the present and your surroundings. It’s not worrying about self-defeating thoughts of …
Leaving your furry child behind while going on vacation is one of the hardest things to do. However, just because you have a pet doesn’t mean you can’t live the life you want and get away for a few days or even a week. As the pet sitting industry grows, it’s now easier than ever …
Credit cards may be king in the US of A, but cash rules everything around the world. There are foreign countries and places you’ll go that do not take credit cards, so always be prepared with local paper currency. It’s often cheaper to use cash because some places will add a fee if you want …
[Two unrelated people next to French ATM. Photo: Bob Jagendorf] Is there anything more annoying for a debit card than ATM fees?! Nope. Aside from the fact that most debit cards offer zero rewards, most will hit you with a fee just for using another bank’s ATM, plus that bank is probably going to smack …
Apple’s 12-Inch Macbook is a super portable laptop that will exceed your expectations. The smaller, maximized 2 lb frame, is easy to carry with you and work on at a moments notice, even in tight spaces. On a whim, frustrated with my 2012 Apple Macbook Pro’s failing hard drive and slowing speeds, I took my …
As a frequent traveler, one of the primary ways to make commercial air travel more tolerable is the quiet, relaxing atmosphere offered at discretely-located private lounges. You will not find these in small regional airports like the one in Santa Fe, Steamboat, or Jackson Hole, but you will find them in all major cities with …
If you’re considering driving outside of the USA, a good first step is to get your International Drivers License. In the United States, Triple A issues an International Driving Permit, which is its equivalent, and is ‘honored’ in a long list of countries around the world. Whether you’re planning to rent a vehicle or motorbike, …
It seems like you cannot make it through one commercial break without having someone push a credit card on you. Samuel L. Jackson, the vikings, that attractive woman from Alias, and plenty others all claim to have the card for you. But is it really? The answer is no if you live the jetsetter lifestyle. …
Traveling to a foreign country with a strange sounding language can be quite terrifying. Luckily, most tourist destinations cater to English speaking audiences, so it’s easy to see the world in the 21st Century, without knowing too many local phrases. It’s even easier to explore parts unknown thanks to language translating apps. Some of these …
What better way to celebrate with the locals than over a drink? You may be asked to join in a toast, so be ready. It’s always a nice surprise when a foreigner is able to say cheers in the local country’s language. Most cheers are to honor your health and well being. They translate loosely …
Going on vacation is always a blast, but it’s essential you prepare accordingly to make sure you aren’t left stranded or regretting what your brought or left behind. Whether it’s your first time travelling or your 100th, here is a complete travel packing checklist to make sure you can enjoy your trip worry free. Make …
