Ditch the Clumsy Mount
There's more than one way to mount a bike, and the single footed rollaway is one of them. Also called the step and swing, or my personal favourite the "bike side hop". You'll effectively, and maybe more efficiently, rollaway on your bike.
Boost Your language Fluency with a Writing Challenge
November is National Novel Writing Month (or NaNoWriMo), but I want to do a twist on this - a 30 day writing challenge for language learning! Below are prompts for every day of November in case you run out of things to write about or aren't working on your next novel.
Dia de Muertos Explained
Do you want Dia de Muertos explained? Well, here are some (not all) differences of how it’s celebrated in Mexico and Spain. My grandparents are from Mexico, and yet I’ve never celebrated Día de Muertos. It’s about time I learned what it’s all about.
Hatchet 101: A Beginner's Guide to Splitting Firewood
Did you say hatchet? I keep hearing the word!! Probably because I just learned how to split firewood with a hatchet. So if you ever say hatchet, I'll be there to split you some firewood. Or rather, these instructions will be there so that you can split yourself some firewood.
From the Lone Star State to the Land of Enchantment
The drive from Austin to New Mexico is a long one, but well worth it. It feels like an eternity because of the long stretches of road, tumbleweeds, and hours and hours that pass. At the end of the drive from Austin, there was family waiting for me, wine tasting (including chile chocolate!), and a stone labyrinth ✓ (definitely not random at all).
Get Your Thai Tea Fix at Home with This Easy Recipe
Learn how to make some easy homemade Thai Tea, without a mix, while simultaneously saving $4+. I lived in Thailand for about a year teaching English, and although there are countless things I miss, Thai Tea is definitely one of them.
Joining the Ranks of The Cube Solvers
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when a rubik's cube kind of day hits, and also happen to have a rubik’s cube nearby. Because sometimes you just want to solve one. For your bucket list. Welcome to the ranks of - The Cube Solvers or The Cubers…. I need a good name for this great group of people. Quite possibly one already exists.
How to Use Your (Android) Phone to Learn Spanish
Let me show you how to set your android phone settings for language learning and immersion. This is the first in a series that I’ll be doing on my Spanish learning updates. I’d rather none of these videos be too long, but rather quick updates and some useful tips that I’ve learned so far, like the immersion advantage you’ll be getting if you change your phone’s settings to your target language!
Unlock the Benefits of Juggling
Want to learn how to juggle? I did this spare time juggling for a week, with 5 to 30 minutes a day, without knowing how to juggle at all and got so far! With a bit of practice and some determination, you can learn to juggle too. After all, there are lots of great benefits that come from learning how to juggle, such as: improving your hand-eye coordination, improving concentration, passing the time, or learning a skill for when you inevitably decide to join the circus/carnival. It’s fated, we both know it.
From Scrambled to Stellar: How to Make the Perfect Omelette
Want to learn how to make an omelette? Or is it how to make an omelet? You might also learn the difference between those two words. Sometimes I just want to feel fancy and have an omelette for brunch. In the past, this desire has resulted in a feeling of resignation as I eat my scrambled eggs with bits in it. Well not anymore! Let’s be fancy.
Create Your Ultimate Adventure: Bucket List Tips and Ideas
Here are a few tips and tricks for making an organized and goal-oriented bucket list. I recommend organizing the list based on importance, keeping it online using a platform like Google Docs, and having only a few top items to prevent feeling overwhelmed. Also, definitely review your list regularly to remove irrelevant items and move them to a "maybe" section. Start dreaming and planning your adventures and just know that it's never too late to start a bucket list.
Buckle Up, Adventure Awaits
Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a newbie, I hope to provide some guidance, inspiration, and motivation to help you achieve your bucket list dreams. From learning new skills to exploring new cultures, we can do it all together.
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