Last weekend, I finally got a dog! I’ve wanted one for ages, but my nomadic lifestyle over the past decade didn’t quite fit with having a pet. Now that I have a stable home and some staff to help take care of the place and animals when I’m away, it seemed like the perfect time. […]

Good morning everyone! Let’s give a warm welcome to Brian Fourman. Brian used to be a personal finance and Bible teacher at a private school, but now he’s a stay-at-home dad and a blogger. He enjoys rental real estate, running, cooking, and sports. When he has free time, he loves spending it with his four […]

Hello, everyone! Today, I’m diving into the world of gel manicures, and I’ll be sharing my personal experience with you. Living in a small Guatemalan jungle, I rarely get manicures. On the rare occasions that I do, I usually end up feeling frustrated because my daily jungle activities quickly ruin them. Whether it’s gardening, feeding […]

I’m going to share four unique health and fitness tips to help you live a more prosperous and healthy life, focusing on your 20s.

After several months of ups and downs, my boyfriend and I have decided to part ways. Although it’s been a while since we broke up, I needed to make sure I was completely over it before sharing the news. You might still see mentions of him occasionally, as I have some pre-breakup posts queued up. […]

Good morning! Today, we’re participating in a financial literacy roundup organized by Shannon from The Heavy Purse. The theme is about realizing how important money is for living a good life. To me, understanding finances early on is crucial to avoid costly mistakes for the rest of your life. As a student, I was fortunate […]

I’ve seen various posts about real estate in different cities around the world, and I thought I’d share my experience in Guatemala. Guatemala has a unique market. It’s a small country with only a few desirable areas for expats. While some foreigners might live very modestly, such as a Spanish girl in my village who […]

Since graduating from business school in 2003 (feels like ages ago!), I’ve never held a job in France. Instead, I’ve had the opportunity to work in roles somewhat related to my administration degree in countries like Guatemala, Spain, and the UK. Eventually, I moved towards location-independent jobs and started freelancing from my laptop. Freelancing is […]

A lot of people play the lottery because they hope to get rich quickly without much effort. Those who actually win are considered lucky because the odds are so slim—about one in a few million. So, if you bought several lottery tickets tonight, chances are you wouldn’t win anything. Surely, there must be a better […]

I want to extend a huge thanks to everyone who voted for Reach Financial Independence as the Best International Personal Finance Blog for the Plutus Awards. You all are amazing! I’m truly honored, especially because I didn’t ask for votes, so it was a wonderful surprise to see my little blog among the finalists. The […]