Investing in the stock market carries inherent risks. Just like gambling, it involves the risking of capital in the hope of future financial gains. Both involve speculating on an outcome that can’t be guaranteed – however, there are also some key differences to bear in mind. Let’s take a look at the similarities and differences […]
Should You Buy North or South Facing Property in Spain?
A common question in the property scene is whether one should buy a south or north facing property. South facing provides the best conditions for sunlight, considering factors like the difference between morning and afternoon sun. Suitable lighting and direct sunlight impact directly in a very significant way many things from mood to electricity costs. […]
How to Determine Your Chronotype and Plan Accordingly
I learned about chronotypes from sports sleep coach Nick Littlehales. While I’ve never had much trouble sleeping, I have struggled on and off with going to sleep and waking up at the right times. Your chronotype describes your sleeping characteristic – whether you’re a morning person or an evening person. Chronotypes are genetic traits and […]
Navigating Through Life’s Scams, Quackery, Fake Science and Outright Bullshit
One thing I’ve realized during the past 5 years or so is the mind-boggling amount of crap information that’s passed around as absolute truth. Of course, the arrival of the internet only hugely magnified this problem, so we live in an age where it can be extremely difficult to know what’s true and what’s not. […]
Avoiding Smartphone and Social Media addiction
Update March 2026 — I’ve moved on from the dual-phone approach. These days I use a browser extension to strip the addictive elements out of social media instead. See: How I Stripped Social Media Down to What Actually Matters. Smartphone usage and social media have become very detrimental to our attention spans and the ability […]
Expat Guide to Spanish Taxation – Welcome to Europe’s Tax Hell
One of the most common mistakes expats make is not researching the tax situation of their new country before they move there. This can lead to some very bad news further down the road. Let’s have a look at Spain, which has a lot of taxes that people coming from other countries might not be […]
Buying a Mattress in Spain
Here are a few notes I made while researching the purchase of a mattress in Spain. The mattress industry is aimed at confusing customers with excess supply, pushy sales tactics and high prices, so you have to be careful. Do not consider any company that offers a trial period of less than 100 days. For […]
How to Evaluate Private Real Estate Investment Proposals (2026 Guide)
TL;DR: Private real estate deals can net 2-3x the returns of crowdfunding platforms, but the risks are proportionally higher. After watching dozens of European RE crowdfunding platforms collapse since 2020 (Housers, Crowdestor, Rendity, and more), I’ve sharpened my evaluation framework. This guide covers what to look for, what to ask, and what red flags should […]
Guide to Renting a Car in Europe
Traveling by car is one of the most enjoyable parts of our travel, and personally, I feel very relaxed when driving a hired car in most places around the world. I have driven in both North America and Europe (as well as motorbikes in Asia) and it’s been an awesome experience every single time.
The Most Important Factor in Padel
So how do we win at padel? It’s the million dollar question, and perhaps one that tennis players especially ask when making the switch to this sport. At first, for ex-tennis players, padel might seem like an easy sport since you get the impression that you don’t have to run a lot or hit powerful […]
Padel Progress Report – Year 2 (2018)
It’s time to take a reflective view of my second year as an amateur padel player. As I’ve mentioned in other posts on my blog, I am taking this journey very seriously and dedicating a lot of time and effort into becoming the best player possible. You can read the summary of my first year […]
Designing Your Bedroom as a Recovery Room
The bedroom once did what it promised on the tin: there would be a bed, some furniture such as a wardrobe, drawers and maybe a dressing table or a desk. Technology changed things, first with televisions in the bedroom, and today with the multitude of devices that allow us to watch movies, listen to music, […]
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