ETIAS: New Visa Required for European Travel in 2024?

ETIAS: New Visa Required for European Travel in 2024?

Not long ago, I started seeing the headlines about a new visa required for travel to Europe in 2024. If you’re like me, you may be wondering how this will impact your travel to and from Europe. So, I spent some time digging, and today I want to answer the questions...

Visiting Pego, Spain: Everything You Need to Know

Visiting Pego, Spain: Everything You Need to Know

It was pouring rain and I was in an old minivan with my real estate agent in Spain, headed to visit the town of Pego for the first time. Driving through the rain didn’t really allow me to see the charm of the little town on my first visit, but I was excited to see the...

The FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early

The FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early

The FIRE Movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early The FIRE movement is a growing movement of people who are seeking to achieve financial independence and retire early. The acronym FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. The FIRE movement is based...

Beat the Heat: Summer Vacations in the North

Beat the Heat: Summer Vacations in the North

Vacationing in the North During the Summer The summer heat can be unbearable in some parts of the world. If you're looking to escape the heat, consider vacationing in the north. There are many great places to visit in the northern hemisphere during the summer, and...

Spain Scraps Six Months Absence Rule for Temporary Residents

Spain Scraps Six Months Absence Rule for Temporary Residents

Spain Scraps Six Months Absence Rule for Temporary Residents In a landmark decision, the Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that the six months absence rule for temporary residents is no longer valid. This means that non-EU nationals who hold a temporary residence permit...

401(k) – Everything You Need to Know

401(k) – Everything You Need to Know

Hi! I’m Nicole and I’m here to talk to you about 401(k)s. I know they can be a bit confusing. But don’t worry, I’m going to break it down!

House Hacking – Living Rent Free for Eight Years

House Hacking – Living Rent Free for Eight Years

I haven’t paid rent or a mortgage payment out of my own pocket in almost eight years. You see, I decided to focus on improving my financial situation and part of that process was getting creative with housing. Today, I’ll tell you my story and hope to inspire you to...

Montenegro – The Most Beautiful Country You Never Heard of

Montenegro – The Most Beautiful Country You Never Heard of

I was riding on an old train that looked like something out of the 60’s, when I had the thought, “This train is really old. Is everything in Montenegro going to be like this?” I wondered if going to Montenegro was going to turn out to be a bad idea. At the same time,...

3 FIRE Movement Tips to Consider

3 FIRE Movement Tips to Consider

I've been following the FIRE movement for a few years now, and I've been fascinated by the stories of people who have learned to budget better, hustle more, and make a dollar go further. After working hard for five or ten years, they are able to say goodbye to their...

Travel to Oslo, Norway

Travel to Oslo, Norway

Last year, on the way to my first WWOOFING experience along a fjord in Norway, I had the opportunity to stop in Oslo for a couple of days, and then for another full day as I headed back home. What a city! Let me tell you all about it! Oslo is a city of contrasts. It...

How I Found My First Cheap House in Spain

How I Found My First Cheap House in Spain

Are Cheap Homes for Real? If you had asked me ten years ago if I ever planned to own a home in Spain (much less two homes), I would have looked at you like you were crazy. It wasn’t until I was on a solo trip, exploring Europe, that I decided to Google the cost of...

25 Tips from an Airbnb Superhost

25 Tips from an Airbnb Superhost

Introduction Health insurance and health sharing are two different ways to pay for medical expenses. Health insurance is a contract between an individual or group and an insurance company. The insurance company agrees to pay for covered medical expenses, and the...

13 Best Travel Accessories I Love

13 Best Travel Accessories I Love

If you're looking for the best travel accessories, then you've come to the right place! I've traveled the world and I've used all of these items, so you're getting a real recommendation. If you have any questions, be sure to reach out to me on Instagram...

How to Win in a Recession: Investing, Hustling, and Getting Ahead

How to Win in a Recession: Investing, Hustling, and Getting Ahead

In the news, we are constantly hearing about how the recession is affecting people in different ways. Some people have lost their jobs, others have had to file for bankruptcy. But what does this mean for your finances? How can you make the most of a recession and...

Couchsurfing – Free Vacation with Accommodation

In Couchsurfing is a brilliant way to travel for free, whether you're looking for free vacations, or looking for long-term free travel opportunities. Couchsurfing is a global community of Couchsurfers who offer free accommodation to travelers. It is not only about...

WWOOFING: Everything You Need to Know

WWOOFING: Everything You Need to Know

WWOOFING is Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Free accommodations and food are waiting for you in exchange for a helping hand.

How to Buy a House in Spain

How to Buy a House in Spain

If You Want to Buy A House in Spain, You Can! Adventure awaits. And so does the opportunity to spend time sipping a coffee from a terrace that overlooks the mountains. I am here to tell you that if you want to buy a house in Spain, you can! And it might just be a lot...