How to learn a new language for free with Mango Languages

Cappuccino in Japan

You know, hosting Meet, Plan, Go! in Seattle has been a great learning experience for us, and the biggest bonus is meeting great people and learning about new companies that support long-term travel. One of my favorites has been Mango Languages, not only because my contact Beverly Cornell is so fun and engaging, but because [...]

Can we start all over? (or, a few things I’ve never told you)

Seattle Gay Pride 2009 (1 of 107)

This week I read a terrific post by Corbett Barr over at Free Pursuits about being more authentic online. Actually, he said “kick your watered-down self in the ass.” Ouch. You see, he struggles with the same thing I do – being authentic without turning people off. I mean, I’m trying to build an audience [...]

Q&A: Lifestyle design, money, junk, work, and personal growth

Photo by laurakgibbs via Flickr

Thanks to all of you who leave comments on the blog, write us emails, and even call us through Skype. We’ve loved getting to know you all, and we are always happy to answer the questions you ask. In fact, many of your questions and comments are so good they turn into blog posts. We’re [...]

Uncovering a blind spot

Photo by Lukjonis via Flickr

Let me start off by telling you that I don’t want to write today’s post. But I’m going to because this is a blog about our lifestyle redesign and how it can help you with yours. So that means the mistakes get in here, too. This is a story about how I discovered a very [...]

I’m taking back February 14

Honeymoon in Paris

Editor’s note: Today’s post is a reprint from last year. Yep, I still feel the same way about raising your standards for love and romance all year long. You heard me.  I’m taking it back.  No cards, candy, dinner dates, or jewelry for me. Think about it.  Romance only ONE DAY of the year?  At [...]

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