I walk 12-15k steps in Europe every day with no effort. In California now. Can barely get 10k. Adds up quick in Europe: – 2-3k to walk dog and get coffee in morning – 3.5k to gym – 3.5k back home – 1-2k dog afternoon or evening walk – 3-5k walk to cafe or dinner […]
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The Great Seattle Socialist Experiment
Seattle’s wonderful social experiment continues… “I genuinely don’t understand why we don’t just round up all the white people in CHAZ and put them to work tending the crops, and other such tasks,” responds another CHAZ militant. Things would be far more efficient with a large workforce and it would act as a way of […]
Prevention is the best medicine, props to Putin
Mr. Putin over in Russia has some plans to make sure that marriage in Russia stays between men and women. Naturally, sensitive snowflakes all over the world are upset at the big evil Russian man for now allowing whoever to marry whatever they want (“you mean I can’t marry my dog, how dare you!”). My […]
Berlin was just…boring
I just got back this afternoon from a weekend with my buddy in Berlin, Germany… And frankly, I don’t think I’ve ever been in a more lackluster and boring city in my entire life. It was like a city made up of a bunch of quiet suburbs, with dozens of dead streets, plenty of times […]
Hostels are for losers
In response to yesterday’s email, “Actually Abroad” subscriber Sean asked: “I’d like to see a section on lodging. Do you recommend hotels, hostels, or Air BNB? The pros and cons of each, and your experience?” Yours Troubly is proud to have never stayed in a hostel, because I’m a total, utter, complete snob that thinks […]
What do you want to know about miles & points hacking?
I’m working on a new mini-series about travel hacking, namely, how to use credit cards, miles, and points to fly for free, stay in luxury hotels for free, and how to take best advantage of the entire “system” that American banking is built on. I’d like to dedicate a section (or two) to answering your […]