As I continue my counting countries series, next up is my country number 43, Andorra. It’s an absolutely tiny country (technically a principality) perched up in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. The mountains lend it some very spectacular views which were the highlight of my visit.
The future of work
So the future. In particular the future of work. What does it hold? How are we all expecting society to evolve? Join me in this thought experiment as I ponder the future.
Slightly off that track – Moldova – Country 42
As I continue to reflect on the countries I’ve visited, I get a warm fuzzy feeling when I recall Moldova. My visit was eagerly anticipated as it looked slightly off the beaten track and a bit more adventurous a place to visit than it’s neighbours. And I knew if I went, I’d be sure to […]
Net Worth and other updates – September 2019 (+9k)
What a month it’s been. In September 2019 I completed my Americas trip with a visit to fincon and won an award! Had a brief spell at home, then another quick trip out to Norway. Also, how did my money fare, especially as I’m still enjoying a life of leisure.
Why chose to learn such a difficult language as Chinese?
Despite studying the obligatory modern European languages at school, I never really found my feet. Rote repetition I could do, but truth be told, I just did not get it. The grammar confused me and I had no interest in pursuing my studies. However, as someone who travels, I feel very ignorant only speaking English. […]
Why have I never been? – Portugal – Country 41
As someone who likes to collect countries, I started to wonder why I was missing out Portugal. Why had I never been there? As one of the cheaper destinations in Europe with lots of culture, it should be right up my street. So why exactly had I never been?
Hawaii on the cheap – My budget 2 island – 5 day whirlwind tour
From my recent Americas trip, the part that most people keep asking about is Hawaii. Perhaps it’s because even after listing off an impressive and eccentric list of places – Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, Niagara, Detroit, Phoenix, Washington DC and NYC it stands out. Or more likely people are just entranced with the exotic and faraway.
UK FIRE Bloggers Directory 2019
Hello and welcome all to the 2019 UK FIRE bloggers directory where I refresh the 2018 list. I’m adding in new UK FIRE blogs, graduating those that have now reached FI and saying goodbye to those blogs that are now dead. Firstly, let’s make sure we are on the same page. What are UK FIRE […]
When you unexpectedly win a Plutus award
So, earlier in the month this happened. Little old me, out of the blue, won an award. When my name was called at the Plutus awards, I was shocked to the core, alongside that special feeling you get when you win something. I felt special for one night.
Net Worth and other updates – August 2019 (-£20k)
I made it to Canada (country number 46), Detroit and Hawaii. And my net worth didn’t suffer too much. No doubt that August 2019 was a great month overall. Theatre, travels and fun people made the month.