Do you dream of traveling somewhere new, but struggle to find the money to do so? Here are my top 20 ways to save when money is scarce: Automate your savings: Many banks will allow you to move money into your savings account automatically when your paycheck comes in. Some even allow you to have a […]
Archives for November 2014
Sleeping in a stranger’s home – What you should know before booking with AirBnB (plus – money off your first booking!)
I was in a bit of a pickle before my recent trip to Athens for the TBEX conference. I’d set myself a strict travel budget with which to book my flight and accomodation, but was struggling to find a place to stay that would meet my needs on the budget I’d set. Sure, there were […]
Greek stew with olives and Feta cheese
Inspired by my recent trip to Athens, I created a Greek-inspired chicken stew for dinner and it was too good not to share with you! This is a perfect recipe for a gloomy day when you’d rather be under the Mediterranean sun. Makes approximately 4-6 servings. Ingredients: 1 can (400 gr) whole tomatoes 70 […]
Discovering Athens; my tour with a local
I was running 20 minutes late when I arrived at the meeting point where I’d arranged to meet Paolo, a local who’d agreed to show me the city. “I’m so sorry to keep you waiting” I muttered, shuffling my bag on my back. “I took a wrong turn and ended up on the wrong side […]