An Expat’s Experience of Founding a Social Business in Germany

Insights on founding a (social) business in Germany and understanding German work culture.

This article origially appeared in our career guide for English-speakers in Germany. In it you’ll find everything you need to know about finding meaningful work in Germany.

We know that arriving in a new country to work can be a daunting prospect. In addition to potential language barriers, you may also find yourself faced with an unfamiliar work culture with new business norms and office practices. read more

Amtrak “large sharp objects” restriction Are small knives included?

Rail travel is very restrictive of knife carry. Amtrak, for example, bans knives completely. They are not allowed on your person, in your carry on, or stowed luggage.

Can I bring a knife in my carry on?

According to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, travelers can pack knives, pocketknives and Swiss army knives in their checked bags if necessary, but they may not bring them onboard the plane in their carry-on luggage. read more

Amaszonas Airlines in La Paz, Bolivia

Amaszonas, is an airline based in Bolivia, headquartered in Santa Cruz de la Sierra with its administrative center in La Paz. It operates scheduled and chartered short-haul passenger flights throughout the northern and northeastern regions of the country as well as to neighboring Peru, Chile and Paraguay, with its network’s hub being located at El Alto International Airport.
The company was founded on 1 October 1998, but flight services were only commenced in 2000. read more

American Express Membership Rewards Guide: What You Need to Know

When it comes to earning points and redeeming them to some of the most luxurious properties in the world, American Express is arguably the top dog in the points & miles hobby.

American Express has the reputation of being high-end and prestigious, but contrary to that belief, their cards are actually one of the easier ones to get approved for, and do not have restrictive rules like the Chase 5/24 rule. read more

All our detailed travel budgets per country we have visited

Welcome on our page dedicated to travel budgets! Budgets and me are a long story. I don’t know, since I was a little girl I’ve always liked numbers and so it’s only natural that from our very first trips I scrupulously started to track all our daily expenses.

Personally, I always like to know roughly what to expect in terms of budget before leaving on a trip. And that’s precisely why I decided to share all our numbers.Not everyone travels the same way, so it is often difficult to make averages. But by being 100% transparent with you on our numbers but also on the type of trip it should help you to situate yourself. You are ready to travel rather "cheap"? Remove a few percentages from our averages. and if on the contrary you want more comfort, add a little "bonus comfort" margin to our budgets 😉 read more

All You Need to Know About Travel Lite RV and Truck Camper

Travel Lite is an American manufacturer of RVs that was founded by Larry Johns in the year 1998 in Syracuse.

Initially, the company only manufactured truck campers.

However, as time went on, the company started building travel trailers alongside truck campers – known as travel lite truck camper models. read more

Amsterdam Airport Bus

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is the main international airport in the Netherlands, situated only 9 kilometres from the capital city, in Haarlemmermeer. If we talk about the number of passengers, it is the third busiest airport in Europe. The airport has one terminal, but three large departure halls. The busiest routes from Amsterdam Airport are to London, Barcelona, Paris and Rome. read more

Amsterdam Travel Guide – Make The Most Of Your Visit!

The city of Amsterdam is so beautiful that it looks like something out of a picture book. This, together with its rich history, and intriguing architecture makes Amsterdam a world-class travel destination.

Amsterdam locals are very friendly and quite progressive. The neighborhoods are very compact and can be easily accessed on foot – making Amsterdam one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world. read more

Am I Eligible for an Expungement in Oregon? Here’s How to Find Out

We all have a few skeletons in our closets we wish could disappear. If yours is a criminal record, there may be hope! You may not realize it’s possible to erase your record – a process called “expungement” – and shut the door on the past forever.

How do you know if you meet the requirements for an expungement? This article will outline the important things to understand when clearing your record. Plus, we’ll share our free tool to help you find out whether or not you’re eligible for an expungement. read more

American Express Platinum – The Best Travel Credit Card for Military Families

This post has affiliate links for American Express Platinum. Sales or sign-ups made through such links will result in a commission (at NO extra cost for you) but be assured I only mention products that I truly love, love, love. Up front disclaimer: I use credit cards responsibly and pay off my balances each month. If this is not you, keep scrolling, this post ain’t for ya. read more