I spent $34,563.38 to travel for 18 months: My budget breakdown

In 2022, I quit my job to fulfill my longtime dream of traveling the world full-time for a year and a half. My journey through 12 countries in Asia and…

5 phrases mentally strong people use to spark happiness in tough times

Do you smile every time you hear a specific song, or light up when you see a certain old friend? Those are both what I like to call happiness sparks. …

4 great ways to make money from your house

For nearly seven years, as the founder, CEO and editor of SideHusl, I’ve devoted my time to researching and reviewing platforms that aim to help people make some extra money.…

I help Americans move abroad—4 key steps to take before you go

Whether you’re craving a new adventure, feeling stuck, or wondering if the place you call home still fits, moving abroad might be the change you need. But relocating to another…

I talked to 70 parents of highly successful adults their top 4 regrets

As parents, we often wonder if we’re doing the right thing for our children. No one is immune to that kind of thinking. I have interviewed hundreds of young entrepreneurs…

Travel writer who’s visited 68 countries—4 places I most want to live

I wonder what it would be like to live in most of the places I visit, but I know I can’t make everywhere home.  As much as I would love…

The food robust elders swear by and I eat daily

The oceans in and around Japan are believed to contain roughly 1,500 kinds of seaweed, which have long been a staple of Japanese cuisine. Depending on the region and the…

How to influence people and succeed at work: Executive coach

Why do decision-makers at work really choose one person for a role over another? What actually makes them trust someone’s judgment? How do they decide in practice who to tap…

33-year-old left U.S. for Jamaica longevity wellness habits

I didn’t think about leaving the U.S. to live somewhere else until very recently.  My father is from Jamaica, so I have always felt a connection to the island, but…