The Ultimate Review And Guide For The Ritz-Carlton Maldives
The Ritz Carlton Maldives is one of the newest hotels in the Maldives and the stuff dreams are made of. This incredibly stunning property has quickly become one of the…
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How to Make the Most of Your First Solo Trip
Ever feel the itch to escape, only to find no one free to join? More travelers are choosing to go solo—not as a last resort, but on purpose. It’s become…
The Best Cafes in Uluwatu, Bali
For years, Uluwatu was synonymous with epic surf breaks, jaw-dropping cliff views, and the spiritual pull of Uluwatu Temple. Food and coffee? Let’s just say you weren’t coming here for…
September 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: Unchartered Euphoria
September 2025 showed that the Bull market was eternal with no bears in sight. Even the smallest dip of 1% or was bought up before market close and the month…
Is Buying A Villa In Bali (Actually) A Good Investment?
Bali is a place that captures the imagination like few other destinations on earth. Its emerald rice terraces, pristine beaches, cliffside cafes, and boutique villas make it feel like paradise…
Planning an International Move: How to Relocate Smoothly Across Borders
International travel is often associated with adventure and discovery, but moving abroad permanently or semi-permanently presents challenges far more complex than booking a flight. Unlike a short-term trip, relocating across…
Cost of Living In Bali As A Family (2025)
Bali is one of my favorite places in the world and is where I call home with my budding family of 3. I’ve been here for many years now off…
The Best Family Friendly Cafes In Bali (Updated 2025)
Canggu has become one of Bali’s hottest destinations—not just for surfers and digital nomads, but also for families. Over the last few years, the once laid-back surf town has transformed…
July 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: The Party Rages On
July 2025 continued the uptrend from June 2025 and markets moved to multiple new all time highs. My portfolio also hit new all time highs with the market and it…
Why the New Chase Sapphire Reserve No Longer Makes Sense For Me
I still remember when the Chase Sapphire Reserve exploded onto the scene in 2016. The market for premium credit cards was dominated by one player only, the AMEX Platinum so…
Serifos Island: A Wild Beauty in the Cyclades That Still Feels Undiscovered
Serifos was the 9th island on my journey through the Cyclades, and if there’s one word that comes to mind when thinking about this place, it’s raw. Serifos feels like…
June 2025 FIRE Portfolio Update: All time highs again??
June 2025 was quite the month of huge stock market returns after the crash in April 2025. The markets moved on from Trump’s tariff future and collectively decided that it…
Ultimate Guide to Planning a Wedding in Greece: Real Tips And Costs From Our Wedding
As someone that’s traveled extensively around Greece (many many months of travel), it was only fitting that we chose Greece to be our wedding destination! It was a midway point…