How Expats Can Make New Friends Abroad

Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 12:28 amAlex and I have made our home in two countries where neither of us knew anyone before arriving, the Netherlands and Ireland. When you first arrive there is a lot to do. Along with finding a place to live, there is immigration, tax and banking to sort…

Adventures of Staying in Dubai Cheap

Last updated on February 28th, 2023 at 05:04 pm On Bell and I’s recent trip to Dubai we were fortunate to have friends to stay with and share the experience. But on our first night we arrived at nearly 1am. So it was more convenient for us to find a cheap place to stay. Just…

Riga, Latvia’s Latgale Tirgus Flea Market

Riga, Latvia has many beautiful characteristics, particularly around its historic center. While the Latgale Tirgus flea market is not one of them, it is one of the quirkiest markets we’ve come across in our travels. Here’s why you may want to pop in for a short visit when traveling to Riga.

Dún Laoghaire – A Great Day Trip from Dublin

Last updated on March 12th, 2024 at 04:18 pmAlex and I decided a few weeks back that we were going to make it a goal of ours to visit all of the coastal DART stops over our 3 years here, so that we could experience all these easy day trips from Dublin. The DART (Dublin…