I’ve been meditating in various forms since my teenage years, albeit with many on and off periods. Lately, I seem to have found a style that suits me very well, and I’ll be sharing some background on that today. Essentially, I’ll be describing zazen meditation. Zazen is primarily a seated type of meditation. There are […]
The Best Productivity and Relaxation Music
Music is a very important thing in my life; I listen to a wide range of music styles, have experience in DJing, and play basic guitar and piano. In this article I will focus on music styles and apps that help me immerse myself in work and shut the rest of the world out. Research […]
Best Commission-Free Banks in Spain (Updated 2026)
Spanish banking has improved, but it still has a long way to go. If you’ve lived here for any amount of time, you’ve probably dealt with opaque fee structures, branch-only services, staff who treat you like an inconvenience, and a general culture of extracting money from customers in ways that feel designed to confuse. I’ve […]
Best Online Stock Brokers in Spain 2026
Investing from Spain is perfectly doable. But it comes with a bureaucratic layer that investors in the UK, Germany, or the US simply don’t have to deal with. If you’re choosing a broker as a Spanish tax resident, you can’t just pick the cheapest option — you need to factor in tax reporting obligations, the […]
An Introduction to Padel (aka Paddle)
Meet my favorite sport: Padel (or Paddle, as it is sometimes referred to in the English-speaking community). My Padel Story Until 2015, I’d been a football (soccer) fan all my life and I used to enjoy practicing this sport on a weekly basis with my friends back in Malta. It was my favorite sport by […]
Where to Buy Used Items in Spain
In recent years, the second-hand market in Spain has grown significantly, providing a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to buying brand-new items. Whether you’re looking for furniture, clothing, electronics, or even cars, these top websites will help you find the perfect second-hand item at a fraction of the cost. In this article, we’ll introduce you […]
The Complete Mac Backup Guide (3-2-1 Strategy)
Losing files you can’t replace — years of photos, client work, journal entries — is a question of when, not if. A hard drive fails, a laptop gets stolen, ransomware hits. The difference between a bad day and a catastrophic one is whether you have a backup. This guide covers backup strategy, the best Mac […]
Thoughts on Climate Change
A few years ago I watched the documentary produced by Leonardo di Caprio: Before the Flood. I was fully convinced by the movie that climate change is the biggest threat facing humanity today and saw it as a perfect showcase of the extent to which politics and greed have destroyed this planet. Here’s what I […]
Mastering Your Time
We all know that once a certain level of basic income is reached, time starts to become the major constraint as everyone has the same 24 hours a day. While our waking hours are more or less fixed, we can definitely optimize things to make the most of them. Do you think you don’t have […]
Best Online Stock Brokers in Europe 2026
I wrote the first version of this article back in 2016 when the options for European investors were genuinely limited. DEGIRO had just launched and was disrupting the market. eToro was mostly known for forex and copy trading. That was it for most of us. Ten years later, the landscape looks completely different. European retail […]
iCloud Explained: Storage, Backup, Photos and iCloud Drive
Apple’s iCloud ecosystem has grown significantly over the years, but it can still be confusing — especially if you’re trying to understand how backup, storage, photos, and file sync all fit together. Here’s a clear breakdown of what each component does and how to use them effectively.
Email Addresses to Set Up When Opening a Company
When opening a company one of the first things you should do is choose an email provider. My favorite is Google Apps for Work. You can also use Zoho Apps if you are a small business and want a totally free solution. Once you’ve got your mail set up you want to set up individual […]
