Travel-Tips

How to see Stonehenge for free
How to see Stonehenge for free

Two free ways to see Stonehenge up close: the public byway where tons of vans park, or a drive-by on the A303. GPS coordinates, parking and safety tips.

How to buy a used car in Germany as a foreigner (no residency, no German, no idea what I was doing)
How to buy a used car in Germany as a foreigner (no residency, no German, no idea what I was doing)

I bought a used car in Germany as an American with no residency and no German. Here's the pprocess, includin the export-only car situation, dealers who ghosted, cash logistics, the checklist I made and ignored, and everything that broke down in the first two months.

How to register a car in Europe as an American without residency: My full CarTurf experience
How to register a car in Europe as an American without residency: My full CarTurf experience

I'm American with no EU citizenship or residency, and I bought and registered a car in Germany in under a week using CarTurf. Here's the cost breakdown (€249 signup, €99/month, insurance, taxes), the documents you'll end up with, and what the process was like for me.

My travel planning note template
My travel planning note template

It can seem daunting to just pick up and switch countires every 90 days. Here's the simple note template that keeps me sane

Traveling to Medellín, Colombia: Helpful tips to know before you go
Traveling to Medellín, Colombia: Helpful tips to know before you go

In preparation for a few friends traveling to Medellín to visit me, I wrote this quick post on some of the things I learned in my first few months living in Medellín.