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Stress-free Tips For Planning Your Next Trip (Without Pulling Out Your Hair)

Leave a Comment / Tips and Hacks, Travel / Paula Barreca Barnes

Travel is a treat, a privilege, and a luxury! Yet it can also be hugely stressful, even in the initial stages of planning a trip. It is stressful because there is so much to think about, prepare and organise that things can quickly become overwhelming, draining all the joy out of the person’s experience doing the planning. The good […]

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On the Road Again: Ways to Improve Your Next Road Trip

Leave a Comment / Road Trip, Tips and Hacks, Travel / Paula Barreca Barnes

Road trips are extremely popular right now. However, since the pandemic spread worldwide, international travel has been a little difficult and not always possible. Countries closed their borders or advised against unnecessary travel to slow the spread of the disease worldwide. On top of this, many of us felt uncomfortable travelling anyway for fear of

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Tips For Managing Your Business While On Vacation

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Research has shown that business owners work harder and put in longer hours than most other employees. Recent studies show that 50% of small business owners or managers have felt burned out. Ensure you operate with your full potential by relieving stress. Savvy business owners know that taking a vacation is the best stress reliever there is, but how do

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Top twenty tips while you are in self-isolation

Leave a Comment / Journal, Tips and Hacks / Paula Barreca Barnes

Okay, so I have made it to week two of my self-isolation journey. Even though I know I am doing what is best for public health; it is still hard not to want to walk outside like everyone else. So for my mental health, I have collated a list of twenty tips while you are

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10 APPS THAT MAKE TRAVELLING EASIER

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We all know how stressful travelling can be at the best of times, whether you are flying solo or travelling with a companion. Vacationing is supposed to be an enjoyable time. However, we all know that it is not always the case. I have listed below the particular apps that make travelling easier and make the

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THINGS TO DO BEFORE MOVING TO ANOTHER COUNTRY

Leave a Comment / Expat Destination, Tips and Hacks / Paula Barreca Barnes

Moving to another country I do not often think about the lessons I have learnt along the way; they just become common practice or part of our everyday life as an expat. A bit like driving a car or riding a bike, except I went in and taught myself everything I know about moving to

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Things you should know about moving your pet abroad

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When moving abroad, there are so many factors to consider, especially when you have a short timeline to prepare the move. What we often forget is how stressful moving abroad with pets is and here are some key things you should know about moving your pet abroad. You may also like… Moving our dog for

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HOUSE HUNTING AS AN EXPAT – HERE WE GO AGAIN

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You would think that I would be an old hand at househunting as an expat, I have been through the motions of moving house as an expat more times than I would like to remember. I think the websites I use have all my preference saved, as I once again go through the motions of

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