New York City Skyline I’m not going to lie – living in New York City is expensive. The cost of living in NYC is 68% higher than the national average of the United States (and living in Manhattan is more than double the national average!). New York City is not...
What Does it Cost to Live a Month on the Road in Northern California and Baja California I have long had a theory that many people could live a much higher quality, more interesting and fulfilling life on the road while staying in good quality vacation rentals than if...
The unreal view over Makapu’u Beach on the windward side of Oahu, Hawaii When people found out that I work and live in Honolulu, Hawaii, they usually say, “Wow…I wish I could do that! Must be great to constantly be around the beaches, surf, hikes, and beautiful things...
Costa Rica is definitely famous for its Pacific Coast, not its Caribbean one. Why is that? Because one is more know and touristy than the other one. Puerto Viejo has developed a lot in the last decade and it’s now a place you don’t want to miss. The beaches are...
Cost to Live for a Month in Hanalei, Hawaii Hanalei Bay Rainbow The first time we visited Hanalei, we were smitten. This infatuation led to scheming about how we were going to manage to live full time on the beautiful North Shore of Kaua’i. What would be the...
To be honest: I only live in Alaska during the summer months. Even I am sure Alaska has its beauty during the winter and the Northern Lights are one of the most magical things I have seen, I move to warmer areas in the winter. I absolutely enjoy the almost 24 hours of...
