For full-time digital nomads building a remote work lifestyle, money can feel steady one month and slippery the next. Location-independent income often comes with irregular pay, shifting costs across countries, and messy admin that makes it hard to know what “secure” really means. These financial security challenges can create constant low-grade stress even when work is going well. With clear digital nomad financial planning, long-term stability can become a normal part of li

On this anniversary of D-Day we can all reflect on the fact that the Presidents of 'our' times have all been faced with choices that define them. Some have made us very proud, some have resigned in shame some have stood their ground in defiance some have done all of the above. Below is a list of presidents, each with at least one major achievement and one major embarrassment or damaging episode: George Washington – Achievement: Established the presidency’s legitimacy and volu

I'm not exactly a sun-worshipping beach-goer. Don't get me wrong, I do love a warm sunny day with a cool breeze and salt air. Cool being the operative word here. Beaches are beautiful, crashing waves are hypnotic and the ocean is inviting. not to mention the healing it can provide, both physically and emotionally. But before I get into all of that, here's a link I'd like to share to my newly published book: Travels With Tribulations Since we converted our Sprinter in March 20

Here we sit on the sands of Cabo San Lucas looking out at the vessel that brought us to this beautiful location. I'd say it was about time we hit the road again! In this case we also took our travels to the open water on this lovely boat. My wonderful sister-in-law has graciously agreed to house-sit for us while she awaits the arrival of some paperwork, so we departed on Friday November 28, 2025 heading south. Our cruise was scheduled for December 4th through the 14th so we n

For middle-aged adults who look fine on paper but feel quietly stuck, midlife can bring midlife crisis emotional challenges that are hard to name. Restlessness often shows up as relentless self-reflection, a sense that an old identity no longer fits, and identity and purpose struggles that make everyday choices feel heavier than they used to. These common midlife feelings are not a personal failure; they’re a real psychological impact of midlife transitions that can shake con

Darin and I have a few more days until we're finished with our project in New York City, Julia has been kind enough to write this important post for us in the meantime. These are crazy times and managing anxiety is a must. Mental resilience is the capacity to stay steady, curious, and capable when circumstances shift faster than plans. In a world shaped by economic swings, climate disruption, remote work, and constant movement, many people feel unmoored—not because they lack