8 Great Tips for Journaling

Mix a martini, don’t forget the olives, or pour yourself some tea, relax and enjoy! There are no hard and fast rules for journaling. How often you write, how much time you spend, and how rigorously you keep a regular journal schedule are all matters of choice and personal circumstance. Therefore, it is important to find what works for you. […]

Living in Portugal: Banking in Portugal

The Portuguese banking system was slightly affected by the recent global financial crisis. The economic sector has changed significantly in recent years, with many Spanish banks opening branches in the country. Expats living in Portugal are advised to open a bank account to be able to pay certain bills. All banks in this country are part of a national group […]

cycling in china

What about cycling in China? It’s possible? Is it crazy? Is it really not as difficult as it seems? China is not a country, it is a continent, I sometimes tell people. China is also the country with the most bicycles in the world, although the Netherlands probably has a higher density of bicycles per inhabitant. Cycling is fantastic, there […]

Hiking tour in the Grand Canyon

Along with some friends, I went on a wonderful tour of the Grand Canyon last month. Before visiting the Grand Canyon, we spent two days in Las Vegas. It was actually a fabulous city, each part of the city displaying its distinctive landscape. Although I wasn’t interested in gambling, I still played pool and roulette in my hotel casino. In […]

The best New York hotels in Times Square

The hustle and bustle of New York seems to revolve around activities and places in close proximity to Times Square, the legendary hot spot in the Big Apple, making booking a New York hotel room in Times Square be the best way to spend time in New York. York. You might recognize Times Square from ABC’s Good Morning America, which […]

Warning Signs Your Home Has a Serious Window Leak

As the owner of a home repair business, I have seen an alarming trend of homeowners reporting window leaks. These leaks are often the result of improperly installed windows or poor home construction techniques leading to the need for expensive and premature repairs. The following article reveals the warning signs every homeowner can use to determine if he or she […]

Top 10 Volcanic Island Vacations

10 The Canary Islands Start our top 10 volcanic islands. This group of Spanish islands in the Atlantic off northwest Africa are made up of many volcanoes and are some of the oldest islands on earth created solely by volcanic activity under the sea. Today, the Canary Islands are among some of the most popular holiday islands in the world […]