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The Benefits Of Homeschooling
Many parents are concerned about the education of their children. What are their kids learning? What is being taught? How early should our offspring enter the education system? With all these questions, another one that we may ask ourselves is whether we should homeschool our children. Lets look at the benefits of homeschooling and see whether it’s for you and your kids. Child Led Learning Child led learning is possibly the number one reason people choose homeschooling over sending kids to school. Learning about stuff you actually want to learn about a huge deal. It keeps your attention and you actually enjoy it. Follow your child’s learning desires and move…
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Tips To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Have you ever suffered from chronic self-doubt? Feeling like you don’t belong, or that everyone thinks you don’t deserve your achievements? If you can relate to those feelings, then you’ve likely experienced imposter syndrome. You’re not alone; studies suggest that 70% of people experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives or career. Essentially, imposter syndrome stems from a high sense of self-doubt. Instead of attributing your success to your skills, you might downplay your success and attribute it to luck. Signs You Might Be Suffering from Imposter Syndrome ● Perfectionism. You may set high goals for yourself. Because your goal is perfection, the smallest mistakes may make you…
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Does CBD Help With Travel Anxiety?
Travel anxiety is very real, and many people suffer from it. It’s a combination of the stress and fear of visiting an unfamiliar place, which can trigger feelings of panic. Though I am sure they’d love to travel and see the world, this is really limiting many people to travelling by car, train, boat or even on foot. For some, this is not a big deal; they accept their limitations and do what they can. Others wish they could overcome their anxiety about flying to broaden their travel experiences and this is where I think CBD oil can help. What is CBD? You’ve likely heard of CBD. Perhaps you’ve wondered what…
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5 Ways To Keep Your Money Safe Abroad
Keeping your money safe can be challenging, particularly when you’re abroad. There are so many pickpockets around the world and scams that are targeted towards unsuspecting tourists in an attempt to get them to part with their cash. Here are five ways you can keep your money safe and protect your valuables when abroad.. 1. Split Your Cash When travelling, divide your cash and credit cards and store these in different places. Split everything up into various pockets across different bags, and only carry your main credit cards and 1-2 days worth of cash with you in your wallet. If something gets misplaced, lost or stolen, you then have emergency funds…
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Cuba Bucket List: The Ultimate Top 10 Travel Experiences
Every adventurous traveler should visit Cuba at least once in their lifetime; this vibrant destination has something for absolutely everyone. From hanging out in Havana, cruising the Malecon, smoking cigars with the locals to exploring the town of Trinidad.. There are so many unique things to do in Cuba. Here’s my top 10! Live Cuban Music Cubans believe that Cuba has played a significant role in the democratization of music and music is ingrained in the heart and soul of the country. Grammy award winning musicians can be found playing sax at many of the famous clubs and bars. Not only jazz; Danzon, Trova and many other types of music can be enjoyed…
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My Cuban Love Story: Why I Fell In Love With Cuba
I had always dreamt of visiting Cuba; the largest island in the Caribbean that has barely changed since the Cuban Revolution in 1959, led by Fidel Castro, and the subsequent US embargo which dramatically slowed down Cuba’s economic growth. Now that relations with US are relaxing and Castro has died, it’s thought that the Cuba of today is set for a rapid change and so visitors from all around the world are rushing to see the country before it changes forever. Including me.. I’ve always wanted to see this iconic island that is frozen in time with my own eyes and it’s suffice to say tourism is booming. So here are…
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Water Conservation: 10 Tips to Reduce Your Usage
Water is an extremely precious resource, and we must conserve it in every way possible. Climate change, and the more extreme weather that comes with it, means that water supply is becoming more unpredictable as droughts become increasingly common, especially in the summer months, so water conservation is more important than ever before. So here are 10 tips to reduce your usage of water so that everyone on this planet can continue to enjoy clean drinking water for many years to come! Turning The Tap Off Standing there while you’re brushing your teeth and letting the water just run down the drain is a huge waste of water. Turn the…
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10 Places To Add To Your Bucket List
The world is full of so many incredible places that I am always dreaming of visiting some day. I’ve had an ever growing travel bucket list from a young age and I am always adding new destinations to it. I thought I would share a snippet of my list, including a couple of destinations I have ticked off, to maybe inspire any future trips you have booked. Vintage Car Tour In Cuba Strictly speaking, I have done this, but I couldn’t start my bucket list with anything other than this.. you are visiting The Smokin’ Cuban after all. Everybody recognises photos of Cuba by the beautiful vintage cars and colourful…
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Cuba Cheat Sheet: 11 Tips On Travelling To Cuba
As one of the last few remaining communist countries, Cuba makes for a fascinating travel destination. It can be both fascinating and frustrating in equal parts. Much of what makes Cuba so special is also what makes it so frustrating. With private businesses illegal until very recently, the Cuban government runs most of the hotels and car rental operators. Planning a trip there can seem quite daunting for first-timers; possibly due to a combination of the double currency monetary system, lack of reliable internet connection and alternative views presented by the media. Don’t know the difference between your CUP or casas? Don’t stress. Here’s 11 useful tips you need before…
