In December, 2023, my nomadic life brought me a rewarding volunteer opportunity with VaughanTown in Spain. Vaughan is an English language school based in Madrid. Part of the curriculum offered to adult students is the …
One of the Joys of Owning a Gelding: Sheath Cleaning
Yup, one of the joys of owning a gelding is cleaning his sheath. And double yup. I never thought I’d write a post about this topic. It’s all about Bliss with horses! For my friends …
15 Culture Shocks you’ll Experience in Spain
Referring to culture shock in Spain, or any country, isn’t necessarily describing shocking things that are traumatic or illegal or uncivilized. The culture shock I’ve experienced in Spain tends to be annoying, frustrating, or puzzling. …
No Country for Old Women
Canada is no country for old women. And the same goes for our neighbors to the South. America is no country for old women either. In the Greater Vancouver Area, 22% of the region’s homeless …
Lessons Learned on the Camino de Santiago
Prior to walking the Camino de Santiago, I watched several YouTube channels of pilgrims on their journey. Almost all of them talked about lessons they learned daily on the Camino. I noticed the same thing …
Is Your 2024 Debt Stressing you out and it’s only January?
Is your 2024 Debt Stressing you out and it’s only January? Are you panicking? Feeling high levels of anxiety? How are you holding out with your 2024 debt stress levels? Here’s the thing about all …
Navigating Useless Advice: What Not to Believe about the Camino de Santiago
If you’re considering walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and looking for more information, there are plenty of online forums and Facebook groups. And sure, some of these forums and groups can be great …
10 Financial Goals for 2024
Thank you for stopping by to read 10 financial goals for 2024. I hope you’ll find inspiration to tackle items on this list. Financially, 2023 was a difficult year for many of us. We struggled …
Happy New Year 2024!
Happy New Year 2024! Hello friends! Today is December 31, 2023 and it’s my last post of the year. Whether or not 2023 worked out the way we wanted it to, let’s hope for a …
2023 Financial Check In
As the year winds down, it’s time for my 2023 financial check in. Well… I usually try to do this in November, but this year my computer and I were in different time zones! It’s …