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• My 2014 Goals: Two Small Resolutions for a Happier Life

  

  2013 was a biggie. I got married (though I still can’t bring myself to use the terms ‘husband’ and ‘wife’. They leave a gross aftertaste in my mouth). Took six... Read more

  Posted on 02 January 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• A Mantra for 2014 (and Beyond)

  

  Here’s my formula for happiness this year. It’s pretty simple. Heck, make this my mantra for life overall. Eat real food.Exercise once in a while.Sleep as much... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2014 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Girl Talk and Opshopping)

  

  FREEDOM!Just kidding. I have a ton of things on my to-do list for this two-week break. But I did sleep in till 10.30 this morning, so don’t worry, I’m making th... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Taking the Long-term View and Investing in Furniture

  

  I always thought that buying a house would be my catalyst for buying grownup furnishings. Quality kitchenware, a lounge set that cost more than $10 … and a new... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Contemplating a Future in Which I Work from Home

  One of the good things about renting is that it’s affordable for us to live in a fairly central location. We’re two minutes’ walk from a bus stop, two minutes’... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Wordless Wednesday: Sedona to Scottsdale

  

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  Posted on 18 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Tuesday Tunes: My Life Soundtrack

  One of the best investments we made while travelling was a Spotify subscription (see what else we couldn’t do without here). Road trips require music, and... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Confession: Our Finances Are a Mess Right Now (and I’m Okay with That)

  I haven’t felt on top of our finances for at least a couple of months – a feeling that I don’t usually like, but have come to a weird sort of peace with for now. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Best Hostels in the World (according to Me)

  

  Out of the dozen or so hostels we stayed at during our journey, each will be remembered for its own quirks. The non-lockable doors, the faint stench of socks,... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Wordless Wednesday: Lights, Camera, Vegas…

  

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  Posted on 11 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets

  If there’s one thing I’ve learned about travel, it’s that travel is an intensely personal thing. I could have an entirely different experience of the same city... Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Iced Tea and Summer Rain)

  

  Last weekend I attended my first Indian wedding, where I saw some old friends for the first time since getting home. (You might recall that my high school... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• The Tradeoffs We Make for Living in NZ

  

  Here’s a truism if there ever was one: Travel widens your horizons.You can know a lot of things intellectually, theoretically – but often you can’t really... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Wordless Wednesday: New Orleans’ French Quarter

  

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  Posted on 04 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Loyalty Pays … Or Does It?

  Shopping around is one of THE cornerstones of frugality. Taking a little time to do your research in order to get the best deal … it’s a no-brainer.But when do... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Link Love (Powered by Noodles and Good Reads)

  

  Week 3 update!Back in the groove at work. Moved (mostly into our new place). Pondering the longer-term future, because travelling has cemented what I’m most... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Friday Five: Customer Service Highlights from North America

  In which I pay tribute to a few instances where we got great service with minimal drama.Burrito Boyz in TorontoMucked up our order, giving us a spicy instead... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Wordless Wednesday: Chicago, from Zoo to City to Library

  

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  Posted on 27 November 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Embrace the Lazy: The Importance of Rest Days on the Road

  Out of an entire week in Paris, we managed one day under budget (and that’s one more than I expected, to be quite honest). We more or less stayed in our Airbnb... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL

• Desert Days: My Favourite US Landscapes

  

  Much as I loved the coastal cities, when it comes to natural beauty, the Southwest blew my mind. I love a good desert landscape, and you guys did not disappoint. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013 COMMUNITY, TRAVEL