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Make Your Home an Inviting Vacation Rental
Follow these design tips for creating a 5-star Airbnb rental or home exchange. [READ MORE]
Fly for Free to Europe...
Or next to nothing with bonus miles from your travel reward credit card. [READ MORE]
How to Keep a Small Home Free From Clutter
It doesn't take much for my place to get higgledy-piggledy. Declutter with these tips. [READ MORE]
Stress-Free European Vacation Planning
Here's some tips to make travel planning easier and even fun. [READ MORE]
How to Write a French Check
Moving to another country means relearning basic life skills like writing a check. These six steps should help. [READ MORE]
Why This Blog?
I hope my quest to live a simplier, more minimal lifestyle, with freedom to slow travel Europe, inspires your own journey. [READ MORE]
When Someone Says, “You Can’t Do That.”
Don't take it to heart. Believe in your dream and make it happen. [READ MORE]
Is Global Entry Worth It?
U. S. customs lines can be long and time consuming. But there's a way to expedite the process. [READ MORE]
Sunday, My Favorite Day in France
With every store in the countryside closed, it's a good excuse to take it easy. [READ MORE]
How to Choose a Safe Airbnb
Are Airbnb’s safe? Generally yes, but more so if you take time to choose the right accommodation. [READ MORE]
Tiny House vs. Small House
Tiny houses are cute, but are they the future of sustainable housing or should we just build smaller houses? [READ MORE]
How to Create a Cozy, Hygge Home
Add those special touches to every room to create a warm, relaxed and welcoming feel. [READ MORE]
I Bought a House in France — Two Actually
Living in Europe, if only part-time, is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. [READ MORE]
What I Learned from Life as a Solo Digital Nomad
Sharing the ups and downs of a free-wheeling lifestyle. [READ MORE]
Why You Need a Packing List
No packing list is perfect, but a good list makes travel easier and more enjoyable. [READ MORE]
Seven Reasons to Visit Europe in the Fall
Here's why I take advantage of exploring Europe in the offseason. [READ MORE]
The French Secret for Staying Slim
With a diet of bread, pastries and rich sauces, why does France have a lower obesity rate than the US? [READ MORE]
Why Purpose is a Powerful Motivator for Purging
What do you want to achieve by downsizing? More time, more freedom? [READ MORE]
How Airbnb Funded 3 Months of European Travel
A step-by-step guide to making money from your home while you travel. [READ MORE]
Butchart Gardens and Victoria, BC
Spending the month on Vancouver Island, BC is an opportunity to slow travel my beloved Butchart Gardens. [READ MORE]