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Social media detox – why I removed my personal Facebook account

Entrepreneur Mar 5, 2022

I’m going to apologize for the rant in advance – but there’s a few things I need to get...

Why Social Media Ads Are A Waste Of Your Time And Money

Entrepreneur Sep 22, 2021

Ever since my iPhone started tracking how much time I spent by looking at the screen and reporting my...

On Behalf Of Grounded Travellers, Separated Couples and Families Worldwide: Is It Time To Get Vaccinated?

Travel Sep 17, 2021

“Are your vaccinations up to date?” This used to be a common question for anyone travelling anywhere more or...

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Keeping It Real: Feeding Your Dissatisfaction

Journal August 28, 2019

A while ago I wrote a (somewhat ranty) status update about our grand life on Facebook. Summary: We’re always posting on social media about the life we want to live, and about all the positive things that are happening, whether real or not (yet). Which is great – we... Read more

Why flying the friendly skies is too much of a bold and untrue statement

Travel January 19, 2019

Friendly is not something you say about yourself unless you weren’t friendly to begin with. The latter statement would be a closer description of the check in lady who was on a bit of a power trip making me consolidate two bags when I just came off a connecting... Read more

The New Networking And The Type Of Recruiters To Avoid

Finance July 5, 2018

With feelings of depression and people feeling miserable at work on the rise, we’re heading back to an arts based society where people create and share what they love to the benefit of others. The old idea of networking isn’t on board with an artist centric economy yet. More... Read more

5 Occasions To Use A Limousine Service Instead Of A Taxi

Travel April 18, 2018

Forget about taxi’s. The amount of times I’ve been taken for a ride, even in my home town, is ridiculous. Drivers often take the longer road to collect a few extra dollars from you, and then still expect a “tip”. You may think a limousine service is a privilege... Read more

Stop Feeding The Gurus

Entrepreneur November 27, 2017

Today I saw a video on Facebook from some guy who advocates to stop feeding the gurus. Now I’m glad I never proclaimed myself to be a guru, so no need to get defensive here. Look on page 13 of my travel book if you don’t believe me –... Read more

Why I’m fed up with taking advice from “successful” people I never met

Journal October 2, 2017

Full disclosure: this weekend I lost it a little bit. I had a mini-breakdown. Somehow I got one too many invitations for the next big success workshop. And a webinar. Conference. The list goes on. Don’t get me wrong. I love learning new things, and educating myself. This year... Read more

Only use original art to truly make your walls smile

Art December 3, 2016

I have a met a few good artist friends at art events who are spending their lives creating beautiful and unique pieces of original art that they are trying to sell to the public. I want to see them succeed, which is why I am committed to seeing people use original art pieces everywhere I go.

Why professional artists and photographers cannot work for free

Entrepreneur November 21, 2016

Yes, I am an artist. No, that does not mean I work for free

Are airlines trying to scare us into business class?

Travel September 29, 2016

On my tour through Asia I learned the hard way Asian planes are typically not built for anyone suffering from tall genes – and trust me they made me suffer.