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The Cheapskate Guide To: Lisbon
Can you make visiting Lisbon cheap? Well, that’s sort of trick question because Lisbon is already one of the cheapest capital cities in Europe! It’s hard to argue with $18 a night lodging, $2 sandwiches, and $1.50 river ferries. Luckily, I brought in a local to give us the low down.
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The 1-Hour Money Multiplier
60 minutes + 5 weirdly easy steps = more money in your bank account by this afternoon. Yes, really!
How To Get A Decent Job Right Out Of College
When I started college, I chose to be an English major because I liked Anne of Green Gables and those 'free writing' exercises in fourth grade. That was literally the amount of thought I put into the decision. And I thought even less about what I'd do with my degree - until my first visit home and the 8 million "So, are you going to be a teacher?" conversations. So, when I returned to school I...
True Story: I’m An Online Dominatrix
This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting, amazing, challenging things. This is the story of Sophia and her work as an online dominatrix. I realize this is a job that many readers might take issue with. Please keep your comments respectful and productive. We all know how to disagree without being a-holes, riiiiight? Tell us a bit...
Mini Travel Guide: South India
Thinking about traveling to South India? This mini travel guide to South India is just what you need! This guide comes via my fantastic friend Megi who grew up in Bangalore. South India is that inverted triangle at the bottom of the Indian subcontinent consisting of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry and the Lakshadweep islands. It is a diverse area that has the highest...
True Story: I’m Gay and Married in Texas
This is one of many True Story interviews in which we talk to people who have experienced interesting, amazing, challenging things. This is the story of Violet and Rebecca and their marriage which isn't recognized by their state. Tell us a bit about yourself! I’m a 30 year old teacher originally from Iowa and now living in Texas. My wife and I have three adorable dogs (two are puppies!) and one...
True Story: I’m a Step-Mom
What's it like to be a stepmom? Is it as hard as movies lead us to believe? Do the kids really hate you? If you're part of a blended family, you'll appreciate Kate's story of becoming a stepmom at 25. Tell us a bit about yourself! I'm Kate Rowan and I'm a step-mom. I'm also a wife, mom, and pet owner. I'm 25 years old, and I live in south west Colorado in a tiny mountain town. Hubby and I love...
How To Take A Sabbatical Without Ruining Your Career
This guest post comes to us via Petra Zlatevska who took at career sabbatical with her husband in 2009 after they both left their legal jobs in Sydney, Australia. They traveled through Mongolia, China, Thailand, Japan and Europe for four months! How many times have you been sitting in your office with a full inbox, an annoying boss asking you to churn out yet another meaningless monthly report...