When travelling, it’s easy to put aside any concerns you might have for safety and security. After all, you’re on vacation, right? What’s not soothing about swaying palm trees and ocean surf lapping against a sandy shore. But those are usually the times you’ll need to be most on guard. Your hotel may not be the first place you think about when … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Privacy While Hotelling
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Camping on the Cheap
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining and the birds are singing. Most people are thinking of ways they can enjoy their summer and the options are endless. Living a good life includes taking breaks and vacations are a big part of that. But if you’re watching your nickels and dimes, this can be a tricky proposition. Jetting off to tropical … [Read more...] about Camping on the Cheap
Weekly Review: Penguin Edition
Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend. I sure did. Let's get started with the weekly review: Life Under Construction: The Calgary Zoo has a Penguin Plunge that I love to visit. In fact, I bought a zoo pass just so I can go and see them whenever I want. For $80.00 a year, I have a pick-me-up in the shape of ridiculous little wingless … [Read more...] about Weekly Review: Penguin Edition
Contesting: How to travel the world for free
This is a guest post from my super best friend Sunshine over at Transforming the Now. She has been contesting for over a decade and has the swag to prove it. Her success can be your success! She tells us that we don't have to be prettier (handsomer?), smarter, or luckier than anyone else. We just have to be persistent. Seriously. That's all it is. … [Read more...] about Contesting: How to travel the world for free
Saving Like a Boss, Weekly Review: June 3 – 9
Spending Update: June 3 – June 9 This week was a big one for spending in some ways: I signed up for Chris Guillebeau’s Empire Building Kit and Taynia’s Fiscal Flamingo financial program like I mentioned in an earlier post. These expenses showed up in this week’s spending since Paypal can take a couple days show up in my account. On the down … [Read more...] about Saving Like a Boss, Weekly Review: June 3 – 9