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How to Prepare Yerba Mate

Last updated: November 17, 20221 Comment

One of the habits I’ve taken up since I moved to Spain is that of drinking mate. Mate is a very popular drink in South American countries like Argentina and Uruguay. I’ve made some amazing Argentinian friends here who have introduced me to the drink and the ritual associated with it. It’s important to say […]

Filed under: Health & Fitness, Money

How to Know if an Electronic Product is Fake or Original?

Last updated: March 18, 2020Leave a Comment

When you buy products online, especially from Chinese websites like Aliexpress or Gearbest, you might be a bit doubtful of whether the products they sell are original. This is especially the case for small electronic goods like camera batteries. The best way to determine whether a good is fake or not is to do the […]

Filed under: Money, Tech

The Ultimate Guide to European P2P Lending in 2026

Last updated: April 22, 20268 Comments

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P2P lending is an alternative investment that comes with its own risks but can deliver strong returns. I’ve been averaging around 12% annually across all the platforms I’ve invested in. Expect some portion of your loan portfolio to default at some point — it’s the nature of the business — but this is typically offset […]

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The Best WordPress Themes for 2026

Last updated: April 15, 2026Leave a Comment

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Looking for a new theme for your WordPress website or getting started with WordPress? There are thousands of themes out there and your website creation journey can get stalled right there as you search and search for the right theme, possibly making some bad choices along the way. I’ve been in the WordPress space for […]

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Best International Private Schools in Barcelona for Expats

Last updated: April 15, 20261 Comment

If you’re an expat and would like your kids to grow up as third culture kids or at least be global citizens and also allow you to move to another country at any point, your best bet is to put them into an international private school. The level of spoken and written English in Catalunya […]

Filed under: Expat life, Money

How to Deal with Confrontation in Padel and Tennis

Published: October 29, 2019Leave a Comment

Today I want to address confrontation in sports like tennis and padel, where it is quite common to have opponents try out some gamesmanship techniques to try to put you off your game. I’ll start by recounting a situation that happened to me recently while playing in a padel tournament in Barcelona. I’m always a […]

Filed under: Money, Padel

Five Different Ways to Improve at Tennis and Padel

Last updated: November 17, 20221 Comment

Here’s a quick list of five different ways you can improve at tennis or padel. Go through them whenever you feel like you’re stuck in a rut and you’re not improving much. Movement and positioning – understanding the footwork patterns to be the most efficient on the court and can your recover to the right […]

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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Last updated: March 23, 2026Leave a Comment

Road accidents are something nobody can fully prepare for. No matter how cautious you are, there are things beyond your control that can lead to a crash. On two wheels, the consequences are almost always worse than in a car. Statistics indicate that roughly 80% of motorcycle crashes end up in serious injuries or fatalities. […]

Filed under: Expat life, Money

Why I Don’t Care About Income and Net Worth Reports

Last updated: April 15, 20264 Comments

When searching for articles about investment and making money, you will surely come across many bloggers who publish their monthly income reports or also post net worth reports. I would recommend that you don’t pay too much attention to those numbers. I personally don’t care much about them. I used to follow many blogs that […]

Filed under: Money, Thoughts & Experiences

How to Withdraw Money from Stripe to Wise (and Save on Currency Conversion)

Last updated: March 13, 20263 Comments

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If you run an online business that collects payments through Stripe, you’ve probably noticed how much money you lose on currency conversion every time you withdraw to your local bank account. For businesses based outside the US that sell in USD, this adds up quickly. The good news is there’s a straightforward way to minimize […]

Filed under: Business, Money

How to Buy Properties, Cars and Other Assets at a Discount in Spain via Bank Auctions

Last updated: March 27, 20263 Comments

Most people looking to buy property in Spain go straight to Idealista or Fotocasa and start scrolling. Nothing wrong with that, but there’s another route that almost nobody talks about: judicial auctions. In Spain, thousands of properties end up being auctioned off through the courts every year. Some are bank repossessions from the 2008 housing […]

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How To Recover Files (including Photos and Videos) on Mac

Last updated: April 15, 2026Leave a Comment

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If you ever had the misfortune of having a disk corrupted you know how bad it feels to lose your files. Here are some tips on recovering files on a Mac. First, a word of advice. Before using your cards on photographic equipment, always format them so you make sure that you’re starting from a […]

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