Since early on in my childhood, I’ve had electronic toys and computers to play with. My parents were very avant-garde in this area, although none of them had any involvement in the technology sector. As I’m never short on ideas and interests to pursue, I’ve lately decided to dedicate one theme for side projects each […]
How to Add an Overgrip to a Padel Racket
The grip of a padel racket is very important part of our padel equipment collection for obvious reasons. Having a bad grip can cause us to lose the feel of the racket or have it move around too much in our hands while hitting shots. A good grip has the following characteristics: Comfortable fit according […]
My International Padel Experience in Rotterdam
During the past weekend I’ve had the chance to take part and play in the International Padel Experience tournament in Rotterdam. Together with my partner Ole, I was really looking forward to my first experience playing and competing outside of Spain. Padel is the second most popular sport in Spain but it’s still in its […]
Why I Left Malta
Originally published: August 2017 Note: I wrote another article about Malta in 2022, and more recently updated my assessment with a piece on what it’s like living in Malta in 2026. A few years ago I decided to leave my home country and try my luck abroad. This wasn’t a spontaneous decision at all, rather […]
Beginner’s Guide to Investing – How to Start Building Wealth
I’ve been investing for over a decade, across stocks, crypto, real estate, P2P lending, and more. I’ve made good calls and bad ones. What I haven’t done is sat on the sidelines, and that’s made a real difference to my financial life. If you’re new to investing and don’t know where to start, this guide […]
Housers Review 2026 – Avoid this platform\!
Update March 2021: So far I’ve had a few loans get delayed, SAN ANDRÉS, La Boladilla Village, La Boladilla Beach. I’m not too happy with how things were done on these projects. All investors were called to vote, however, the results of the vote were not announced nor have investors been notified via email about the […]
Building a NAS Backup System (With Extras)
A while back I wrote a guide to backing up one’s important digital assets. In that post, I mentioned that I decided to go for Synology instead of the Drobo, specifically the Synology DiskStation DS916+. Apart from the negative comments on the Drobo, I had also begun to understand the potential of NAS technology in […]
The Best Coffee Shops in Barcelona
I love working from coffee shops or just stopping by for a chat with my wife whenever we need a break from work. Barcelona has developed an incredible specialty coffee scene over the past decade, and these are the spots I keep coming back to. My main criteria for this list is the quality of […]
Best Cafes & Libraries to Work From in Barcelona
I have the good fortune of currently living in the amazing city of Barcelona, with it’s outdoor life culture and tons of restaurants and cafes. Armed with my trusty Brompton and uber-light Macbook, I frequently head out to work from the cafes that dot this city. In this post, I will be listing my favorite […]
How Are Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies Taxed in Europe?
If you hold Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency and you live in Europe, you have tax obligations — and they’ve become a lot more defined since the early days of crypto. Governments have moved from vague guidance to concrete rules, and a new EU-wide reporting directive that took effect in January 2026 means the days […]
Best Sports Nutrition and Supplements Online Shops in Spain
If you enjoy practicing any kind of sport, you probably know that nutrition goes hand in hand if you want to achieve good results. I have a chef who cooks all my food, but supplementation (under the guidance of a sports doctor) is always a must when practicing sport at a serious level. My main […]
How to Keep Score in Padel
So you’ve started to play padel but you’re not yet sure how to keep score? Here’s a handy guide to solve your doubts. Match > Set > Game Each padel match is made up of two to three sets. To win a set, you must win at least six games. The games are scored starting […]
