Embarking on a journey of full-time travel is an exciting and life-changing decision. However, before you pack your bags and head out on your adventure, there are several important steps you should take to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. Here’s a checklist of essential things to do before starting your full-time travel journey: 1. …
Season: Summer 2021 (Late July to Mid August). Trip Duration: 19 days. Car Model/Year: Kia Stonic 2020. Road Trip Direction: Counter-clockwise ring road trip that included the Westfjords. Kilometers Driven: 3488 kilometers. Road Type: Paved roads and gravel roads. No F-roads. Maps: Google maps for the most part. Food: Good breakfast and dinner at the …
Over the last five years, I have embraced the concept of “The Yellow Pad Weekend” in my life. If you’re not familiar with it, let me explain what it means to me. My Yellow Pad Weekend is a monthly retreat where I escape to a remote area out of town for a weekend. I book …
If you travel abroad or you plan to travel abroad in the future, then it is time for you to shop for a good Visa or Mastercard credit card that works at the self-service machines/unattended terminals such as train ticket kiosks at some airports and train stations in some countries. You might ask, “Hey wait …
Whether you are traveling across the world or taking a weekend road trip in your state, you need a credit card that provides you with elevated rewards for all your travels. Before I consider getting any premium travel credit cards, I usually look for the most important premier travel benefits and rewards including but not …
If you are a frequent international traveler, you might need to consider getting these 4 things before traveling abroad: An ATM or a debit card that has no foreign transaction fees and no ATM fees for using an ATM anywhere in the world. If you have a checking account with Schwab Bank, you …
Before I consider applying for any travel credit card, I usually look for the answers to my 6 main questions about the card: Does it charge foreign transaction fees? Does it have a trip cancelation/interruption insurance coverage? Does it have an auto rental collision damage waiver? Does it have a baggage delay insurance coverage? …
If you plan to travel abroad soon, then it is time for you to carefully examine your primary health insurance policy in the U.S. to find out if it has an international medical coverage. Most of the health insurance plans in the U.S. have some limitations outside the U.S. Even if your primary policy in …
Filling a vacant job position is one of the most difficult tasks an employer faces and getting that job position is one of the most challenging tasks a job applicant faces. It is fair to say that it is a tough task for both parties. Did you ever wonder why sometimes you never get a …
The Dow Jones industrial average dropped over 2000 points within a week in February 2018. A few of my friends panicked and asked, “Have you done anything to save your portfolio from this market crash?” I replied, “I did nothing to change my portfolio. In fact, I did not even realize the Dow Jones dropped …