Chasing Waterfalls on the Black Forest High Road
When I first moved to Germany I didn’t know much German. I was forced to learn some just to find my way around the streets and menus. One of the challenges was reading road signs at 120kph. It’s especially tough on twisty Black Forest Roads. In English, my...
Did you know hostels are not just for a college gap year
If you had asked me last year if I would want to stay in a hostel, I might have laughed and laughed. But financing a start-up means priorities change. I didn’t set out to stay in a hostel, but I was looking for some budget-friendly accommodations. And how bad...
In a Big World, How I Downsized to One Suitcase
Shockingly, it is possible to downsize to just one suitcase. Even for a long time wanderer. But, like everything, it’s more work than you might think. I thought I was good at packing light. I’d done a week in Europe in winter (when clothes are bigger and...
How To Buy a Rug or Anything Overseas, When To Haggle, When To Say No
First, do shop when traveling. Second, learn to say no. If you spend any time in South West Asia, at some point, you are going to end up in a rug shop. Plan to be there for several hours while you try to determine what rugs you prefer. (I prefer Qom and Nain, just so...
Don’t wait to be waited on
The necklace from Monterey above has a bit of a backstory. I saw the original set in a window and thought it was pretty, but I kept walking. The next day I was back and went inside, the clerk was with another customer and after about 10 minutes of waiting without any...
How and where to get the bespoke custom-made suit, dress, or jewelry of your dreams?
Joint Post- CJ Johnson, Josh Wulf, Lisa Sherwin Wulf CJ Perfect personalized custom-made clothing, jewelry, and furniture is bespoke. Off the rack is so simple, easy and forgettable. I write this as someone whose wardrobe is 99% off the rack. But also as someone who...Affiliate Link:
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