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
Peer to Peer and crowdfunding real estate platforms are an excellent way to get into the property investment game, but as you get more involved into this industry, you are likely to come across private off-market investment opportunities. By private I mean off-market opportunities that are typically reserved to a much smaller pool of investors […]
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, […]
My Thoughts on Formal Education and University Degrees
My education has been quite extensive; built on these three pillars: University degrees (3 of them from two different universities) Countless courses at technical centers Lots of reading on my own By far the most valuable of the three was the reading I did on my own time and based on my interests and ambitions. […]
What to Eat Before, During and After a Padel Match
What we need to ensure before a padel match is that we have an optimal reserve of glycogen. The process is known as carb-loading. Glycogen reserves are the body’s reserves of carbohydrates, and they will help us maintain our energy levels for the duration of the match. Athletes engaged in exercise over a long period […]
How the Dickens Process Can Completely Change Your Outlook to Life
The Dickens Process, named after the famous novelist Charles Dickens, is a unique approach to personal development and self-improvement that has been popularized by life coach and motivational speaker Tony Robbins. The process is based on the themes and lessons present in Dickens’ classic novella, “A Christmas Carol,” in which the protagonist, Ebenezer Scrooge, is […]
Knowing When to Replace Your Padel Shoes
Is it time for new padel shoes? Should you own more than one pair of padel shoes? Just which padel shoes should you buy anyway? Since your shoes are the only thing that comes between you and the court surface, they’re pretty important. If you’ve been shopping for padel shoes lately, then you know – […]
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