Tag: Living

Living in the USA: Pros and Cons + FAQs

In the interest of full disclosure, I have only ever lived in the United States. I’m not as well-traveled as I’d like, but I can give a fairly extensive pros and cons list based on my experience living here. Keep in mind that my experience is isolated to living in the Southeastern region...

You Don’t Have to Keep Living That Way

I just finished watching Painkiller on Netflix. It was very similar to Dopesick and my husband even asked why I was watching it because I already knew the whole story. If you are unaware of either show, they tell the disturbing story of the rise of OxyContin and the twisted Sackl...

My Ultimate Guide to the Art Of Living

Recently, I saw an article titled “Why Do Old People Smell Old?” My blood started to boil as I clicked on it. My fingers mentally hovered over my keyboard as I read, itching to drop my clever, firey response on the author: “This article smells!” But I couldn’t...

Everyone Has Their Own Rules for Living But You Should Follow These Things

Everyone has their own living rules that he/she follows in his/her everyday life. As every man has different tastes, liking, and dislikes but it doesn’t mean that you are a loser or you aren’t perfect if you don’t live like successful people. Everyone successful today has his/her o...

Learning the Art of Happiness: Insights from “The Manual for Living

In our relentless pursuit of happiness, we often seek guidance from various sources — self-help books, motivational speakers, or even social media influencers. While these avenues offer valuable advice, there’s something profoundly timeless and universal about the wisdom of ancient phi...

Is Nostalgia Keeping Us Living In The Past?

Are you living in the past? Do you long for the good old days? Do you wish things were like they used to be? That longing for aspects of our personal lives framed in the past is a feeling shared by many. We are confronted by the dichotomy of nostalgia: the sweetness of remembering the best of ...

14 rules for living the good life (in less than 600 words)

I ain’t here to preach. I’m here to speak to my younger self and my future children. If you gain something from this too — added bonus. My 14 rules for a good life are based on years of struggle and seeing others fall into pits. Let’s go: If you’re anxiou...

Making a Living Writing — How I Designed This Life (Part 1 of 5)

This photo is from October 2020, when Mom and I went for a holiday and I told her ‘I want to quit the corporate world in 6 months’. Of course, she laughed it off thinking it’s just a phase. Imagine you’re in your mid-twenties, and nothing makes sense to you at work. Why ar...

You Don’t Have to Keep Living That Way

Making a Living Writing — How I Designed This Life (Part 1 of 5)

Living With Adult ADHD: Explained In Comics

If I had to summarize my ADHD experience in one sentence it would be this: Chasing a life where everything you do is exciting and avoiding everything that could be even slightly boring. October is ADHD awareness month and I think it’s time I tell you how ADHD affects my everyday life — i...

The Cost of Living in Dubai: Can You Afford It?

The cost of living in Dubai varies depending on your lifestyle, family situation, and how you choose to spend your money. However, as a general rule of thumb, you can expect to spend around AED 6,000 per month for a single person living in a modest apartment, eating out occasionally, and taking publ...

Living in Bangkok — an experience in privilege

A year ago we moved to Bangkok after a long time in the US (16 years for me, 27 years for my wife and their entire lives for my kids). It wasn’t a planned move. Unlike most folks who plan meticulously to experience living abroad as expats, we did things like we do big things — on a whim....

An American Living in Barcelona

I moved permanently to Barcelona in September 2020 after 55 years of living in the States. I grew up in Trenton, NJ, but I’ve lived in more places than I can remember since becoming an adult. From Center City, Philadelphia to NYC’s East Village, I’ve hung my hat all over the North ...

Extreme and Living Colour at the Roadrunner, Boston 8/5/2023

When I took on the commitment of an Extreme VIP pass for their hometown show in Boston, I knew that two things were guaranteed: Rock and standing. I received both in over-abundance at the Roadrunner on Saturday night. I attribute much of the overall success of the adventure to the fact that I sto...

The Economics of Boat Living

One of the questions that came up fairly frequently in the last few months, and something that we tried to research ourselves early on, was how much does it actually cost to live on a boat? Being a bit OCD about Excel, we started the boat journey armed with an array of budgets and spreadsh...

“Honey, the Shampoo’s Frozen Again” or How to Survive the Boston Winter While Living on a Boat

Waking up in the morning after the first particularly chilly night to realize that every bottle of liquid in your floating home, including the actual water pipes, got frozen overnight is generally not a particularly welcome surprise. On a morning like this it’s easy to ponder if choosing to...

(BLOG) Unveiling Luxury Living: BENMARG Group’s Exclusive Properties Now Listed on CryptoListing, Powered by UbitquityPay

As premier private investment advisors, BENMARG Group sets new benchmarks in luxury living through expert guidance on exceptional real estate investments Whether you seek a contemporary penthouse overlooking the iconic Dubai skyline or a waterfront villa with breathtaking views of the Arabian Gul...

Differences I felt living in Sharjah v/s Dubai

So, around 5 months ago, I moved from Dubai to Sharjah. Although I love Dubai and living there has been a dream to me once but as a foreigner resident , you find Dubai somewhat expensive. We made the decision to settle in Sharjah in order to have some savings. While these two emirates are locat...

Living in Dublin: My Personal Experience

Living in Dublin has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life. As a student, I had always dreamed of living in a city with a rich history and culture, and Dublin certainly did not disappoint. My first few weeks in Dublin were a mix of excitement and nerves. Moving to a new co...

I Don’t Think I’m Cut Out for Hostel Living…

I love hostels. But I’ve never, ever stayed in a dorm with strangers. It’s not the strangers I’m concerned about. I’ve always had a private room in a hostel when I travel solo or a 6-bed dorm if I’m with my family. My dorm bed is a cubby hole – the middle one o...

Interested in Working and Living in Hong Kong? Top Talent Pass Scheme Gives You An Opportunity

Eligibility Criteria of TTPS Category A: persons with annual income reaching HK$2.5million or above, or its equivalent in foreign currency, in the year immediately preceding the date of application Category B: graduates from the world’s top 100 universities (Bach...

Why you should be living in Alfama

Alfama is the kind of place where you can easily get lost. The kind of lost that anyone likes and everyone needs. Living in Alfama you won’t only feel the true essence of Portugal in the air, but it’s also the place where you will be transformed into one of Lisbon’s locals you...

Enhance Your Living Space with a Stylish and Functional Home Lift

Looking to infuse your home with a touch of elegance and convenience? Your search ends here with Southern Lifts, Melbourne. Our exceptional collection of stylish and functional home lifts offers the perfect solution to elevate both your home decor and your daily life. Impeccably crafted, our...

Miami’s Pivot Towards Autism-Friendly Living

Inthe landscape of Miami real estate, I wear 2 hats: as a guide and a seeker. As a Realtor, I steer clients through modest homes and majestic mansions. Yet, as a father to an autistic child, my vision is dual. I’m not only a real estate professional but a parent on a quest for hope and possibi...

Why I Love Living in Montmartre

I’ve lived in several different places in the Greater Paris Area since I began my French séjour. After close to eight years abroad, I’ve moved five times. Before that, when I was still living in the US I moved six times in just four years — blame it on student hous...

Living Torches: Nero’s Infamous Plan to Punish the Christians

The year was 64 AD, and Rome was ablaze. The Great Fire of Rome was one of the deadliest disasters in the city’s history, destroying thousands of homes, temples, and public buildings. The fire raged for days, causing widespread panic and chaos. Amid the destruction, a rumor began circulatin...

Living Therme | From Romans to Wild-Swimming: The Evolving Story of Public Bathing in Britain

Central to the story of public bathing in Britain are the Roman baths in Bath, UK. The Roman temple and thermae, constructed in 73CE was built upon an existing site which held great religious and healing significance for the ancient Britons. The temple (and later city) of Aquae Sulis Minerva wa...

“Living as Retirees in Abruzzo: An Advantageous Choice” pt.2

The favorable climate of Abruzzo is one of the most compelling reasons why foreign retirees choose this region as the ideal place to spend their retirement years. This chapter will explore the exceptional characteristics of the Abruzzo climate and its positive impact on retirees’ quality of li...

Living Alaska — What Is it Like Living in Ketchikan, Alaska?

I moved to Alaska 14 months ago. I rode here on a bicycle from San Francisco, California. I loved the ride up the coast, I loved the ferry ride up the Inside Passage, I did not love my job back in the city. But why did I move to Alaska? I have been asked that a hundred time in the past year. I have ...

5 Skills You’ll Learn Living in Israel

1. Get Comfortable with the Uncomfortable/ לזרום Upon our arrival to Israel, on our first zoom call with MITF we were taught the word ‘lizrom’. Little did we know for the months to follow we would be putting this into practice in our day to day life. Lizrom is the conce...

6 Great Things About Living In Israel

If you’ve a news junkie or are just passively interested in the countries and geography of the Middle East, then Israel is probably best known to you as a land of geopolitical unrest. Or perhaps as the place where Tel Aviv is located and a lot of humus and falafel is eaten. For those who ac...

The Costs Of Cooperation And Conflict In Group Living

Raising children is a cooperative effort in humans — and in ostrich, Struthio camelus. Ostriches form groups that lay their eggs in a large communal nest and individual members of the group take turns incubating them. It seems very idyllic and cooperative until you realize that, like ever...

Kind Living: Cultivating Community, Sustainability, and Well-Being

In a world often consumed by hustle and bustle, there’s a place that stands as a beacon of positivity, inspiring a shift towards a more conscious and connected way of living. Welcome to the world of Kind Living, an organization that goes beyond mere existence, striving to create a world where ...

Beyond Instant Gratification: A Guide to Ethical Living

It’s often a perplexing paradox that what feels undeniably good — indulging in hedonistic pleasures like partying, savoring chocolate, traveling, or shopping — may not necessarily be genuinely good, neither for our individual well-being nor for the greater good of society. Hedon...

Book Review: The Living Museum

Santa Claus delivered presents early this year. It is a present I will always treasure. The Living Museum is a book by Ishika Ramakrishna, Anisha Jayadevan, Janhavi Rajan, and Manini Bansal. This book discusses the animals, insects, and birds around us. I was amazed to know th...

Living off dividends, interest, and treasury bills/bonds in early retirement

Our strategy is as follows: 1) Dividends — spread between SCHD, VYM, and a handful of stocks (e.g. JPMorgan Chase, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer). Most dividends are paid quarterly in March, June, September, and December of each year. 2) High yield savings accounts like Marcus and Al...

Living forever may not work in this universe

Many of us wish we could do something to slow down our aging, live longer, be healthier, never get sick, and never die. The science of longevity research is big business now, with several drugs being studied for their de-aging properties. The viral popularity of multi-millionaire Bryan Joh...

The Future of Cities and Living

The Living Canvas of Tomorrow’s Metropolis As dawn breaks over the horizon, the cities of the future emerge as more than just architectural marvels. They are intricate ecosystems, pulsating with life, energy, and innovation. The very fabric of these urban realms is interwoven with threads o...

My Top 10 Lessons from Living in Italy

Recently, I started writing my new book, in which I reflect on my 35+ years in Italy and the lessons that I have learned. It is called ‘Gladiator Spirit: How to Thrive Long-Term in Italy’ and will also feature many lessons gleaned from the thousands of client relocations I have...

Is the Universe a Living Organism?

The universe has long been a source of fascination, inviting us to ponder its mysteries and unravel its secrets. One intriguing theory suggests that the universe itself may be akin to a living organism, exhibiting characteristics that bear a striking resemblance to life as we know it. In this blog p...

Exploring Antifragility: Is Microbiome Diversity the Key to Resilient Living Systems?

In a recent exploration of Nassim Taleb’s influential book “Antifragile,” I was struck by a particularly resonant concept: the necessity of instability for long-term stability in systems. Taleb’s insight is that the true antithesis of fragility isn’t robustness or stabi...