When many people think of the Netherlands, one of the first things that can come to mind is the red light district in Amsterdam, also known as De Wallen. The Netherlands has always been extremely progressive in comparison to other countries. It was the first country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage. Smoking weed […]
Making a Lifelong Dream Come True: Seeing the Northern Lights
Please note that this blog post contains affiliate links. Seeing the northern lights, or the aurora borealis, has been a lifelong dream of mine. My foster dad passed away recently. His death rang a bell in my mind. Life is extremely short and spending time with those who matter most is so important. So instead […]
Being a Small Business Owner Can Be Amazing, but These Are Some Things You Should Know
Many people seem to think that people who have their own business have it all. Well, that isn’t usually the case. Having your own business can be a lot more challenging than simply being an employee. Of course, there are a ton of pros to working for yourself. Sadly, people often don’t know the effort […]
My Love of Flying Was Compromised on a Recent Flight. Here’s the Story.
I’ve always been a person obsessed with airplanes. I have even considered becoming a flight attendant or pilot. For various reasons, I chose a different path in life, one in real estate, and now, one in writing. I still find airplanes quite fascinating. I don’t know why. I love taking the afternoon and going plane […]
8 Books to Cozy Up to on These Chilly Days
I have always been a book lover. One of the best feelings is cozying up to a really good book after a long day of work or on a lazy weekend. Books help you take your mind off the day-to-day living and get your mind to be in another world for a while. Now that […]
8 Things to Think About Before Taking a Job in the USA
If you are considering taking a job in the states, I urge that you do not. You can work in so many other countries that have much better laws protecting you as an employee. Yes, most American jobs pay more than if you did that job in a European country, however, the money isn’t always […]
Chocolate Carrot Cake
I love trying all sorts of recipes, even if they seem strange, like this one. I mean, why add carrots to chocolate cake if you won’t even taste the carrots? Well, carrots can add a lot of moisture. So I decided to try this chocolate carrot cake recipe I found online and see how it […]
One of the Best Parts of Living Abroad: Shopping Like a Local
I have learned that shopping at the largest grocery store isn’t always the best or cheapest choice. It took me a long time to accept this as I’m used to the mega shopping centers in the USA. You could get any sort of fruit or vegetable any time of the year, no matter if they […]
A Stunning Hotel in Mexico to Visit That Isn’t a Resort
Please take note this post may contain affiliate links. With everything that has happened in the world for the last year and a half, a lot of us who love to travel can’t stop thinking about it. I certainly cannot. My love for travel has been around for years. When I was a child, my […]
The Fall Season Is Extra Amazing In the Netherlands for So Many Reasons
Please take note this post may contain affiliate links. My favorite season has been the fall ever since I can remember. And no, it’s not because of pumpkin spice lattes. I don’t like them, and I can say that even though I worked at Starbucks for some time. Fall is such a special season for […]