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...
Madrid may be one of Europe’s biggest capital cities (it’s actually the 6th largest city in all of Europe by population!) but the cost of living is much less than you’d think. If you are looking for the buzz and excitement of a capital city at the cost of a small town...
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...
What is it Like to Live in Rome While it can’t be compared to Asian destinations such as Thailand and China, a life in the Italian capital can prove less costly than one might think. True, the Euro is a strong currency, but if you live in Rome you will learn all...
We recently made the big plunge – our family of 4 relocated from Melbourne, Australia to Penang, Malaysia. Our primary motivation for this move was lifestyle – we wanted more free time. We basically hoped that by living somewhere substantially cheaper than Australia...
Canary Island Beaches The Islands The Canary Islands are a group of seven islands, just off the Saharan coast of Africa, which belong to Spain. Nominally part of Europe, they are well over 1,000 miles from the southernmost part of that continent, and they enjoy a...
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...
Beach Near Krabi, Thailand One great thing about Thailand is the ability to live your life at pretty much any income level you like. Whether you opt to live like a king / queen or grind it out as cheaply as possible, there are options for everyone. My wife and I aim...
