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Writing about our experiences gives us pleasure as we share how we feel, what we see and the impact a place has on us. Check out all our historical blogs here.
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Six steps to Financial Freedom: what you need to do
You could win the lottery I suppose but you've more chance of winning the office sweepstake when you pick Norton's Coin in the 1990...
8 investing mistakes to avoid- what you need to know
This is going to be quite a cathartic blog for me because I have been guilty in the past of every single one of these mistakes. In this...
Six signs of a quality company – what you need to know
Because investing in the stock market carries a larger degree of volatility than some other forms of investments there is more of a need...
A trip to Scotland’s hidden gem – Easdale Island
As part of our Hebridean Island Discovery tour, we recently stumbled upon an archipelago called the Slate Islands. These are just off the...
A trip to the Crinan Canal and the Beaver Sanctuary
Travel brings us some magical and unexpected moments that even falls beneath the radar of efficient planning. One such moment was when we...
What to see on the Isle of Bute by motorhome
Scotland is perfect for a road-trip, offering a vast array of experiences. Whilst the mainland is undoubtedly magnificent, the islands are...
Quick City Guide to Glasgow
Do you have just a short amount of time to visit the Scottish city of Glasgow? Or perhaps it isn’t even on the list. Either way, this...
3 Steps to upgrading your off-grid power
Deep cycle batteries ( otherwise known as leisure batteries ) are expensive as we have found out to our cost and making sure they are...
An epic road-trip around Iceland
An epic road-trip around Iceland will leave you breathless, heart filled and wanting more. Yet if you want to uncover Iceland’s magic and...
Managing Debt: What you need to know
I always thought that debt was a bad thing but bizarrely enough there are two types of debt depending on how you use it. There's bad debt...
What to see when visiting Iceland’s Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Iceland is so rich in soul busting landscape, that even on a short visit here, you will get a great flavour of this special place. If,...
How to invest tax free in the stock market
I find it quite ironic that in this day and age the only way to put a shirt on your back and food on the table is to earn income but in...
How to make the most of your short visit to Reykjavik, Iceland
If a brief trip north to Iceland is on your travel itinerary, then you will be asking yourself how to make the most of your short visit to...
Stock market psychology: What you need to know
In this blog 'Stock market psychology' I'm going to talk about the reasons why investing in stocks and shares is a great way to build...
Reasons to stay in the Wye Valley, Symonds Yat
There are so many reasons to stay in the Wye Valley, Symonds Yat. An area that is so often bypassed down the A40 to Newport in Wales or...
When do you buy? What you need to know
"No wise pilot, no matter how great their talent, fails to use their checklist" was Charlie Munger's famous quote that he applied to his...
The Growth Strategy: What you need to know
In the last two blogs I discussed the merits of both the dividend and turnaround strategies to make profits in the stock market. In this...
The Best Foraging, Springtime Recipe
Have you ever tried wild garlic Pesto? If not, then you must read on. This is the best foraging Springtime recipe, that you can make, both...
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