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10 Things to Know Before Buying a Kindle on Amazon
I’ve been asked some questions about Kindle following my other article and I realized that I knew a lot about Kindle. It’s been almost 5 years since I’ve been reading exclusively ebooks. I’ve bought 3-4 paper books just for the pleasure of flipping through them, but having to part with them even though I bought them pushes me more to buy ebooks, so I can keep them and reread them as many times as I want, wherever I am. This article is about the Kindle e-reader (Amazon link) but also Amazon’s Kindle service in general. 1. You can use Kindle without buying the Kindle e-reader There’s Kindle and Kindle. For…
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Test & Review of the Bose Soundlink Micro Travel Speaker
It’s not necessarily an essential item in a digital nomad’s life, but a Bluetooth speaker is very much appreciated. Laptop and smartphone speakers aren’t known for being top-notch, and even without being an audiophile, the sound quality of an external speaker is a real plus. For several years, we were happy users of the ultimate ears roll 2speaker. When its battery started to wear out, we took advantage of a discount offered by our American Express Fnac card to treat ourselves to the Bose Soundlink Micro (Amazon link). When we bought our first speaker, the Bose Soundlink Micro didn’t exist yet. We had considered getting the Mini version but found…
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Our Suitcases
A good practice is to take a photo of the suitcases you check in. That way, if they get lost, it will be much easier to describe them accurately. On top of that, they each have a Airtag that allows us to locate them. JB’s Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Paradiver Light 79 Dimensions: 79 x 31 x 44 cm Anh’s Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Quadrix 68 Color: Black Dimensions: 68 x 46 x 28 cm Anh’s Old Suitcase Brand: Samsonite Model: Bright Lite 2.0 Color: Ivory Dimensions: 55 x 33 x 27 cm
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Minimalist Mics for Digital Nomads: Podcast or Zoom
I saw a question about the best microphone to create podcasts when you are a digital nomad on a forum. Implied: good sound, not too big, not too expensive, not too heavy. Having produced podcasts with bad sound quality (oops), I’ve been looking into this as well. I asked my sister who is over-equipped in this field because she is an amateur singer/YouTuber so she needs good sound. Rode VideoMic GO Compact Microphone She highly recommended the Rode VideoMic GO Compact Microphone. The Australian brand Rode is very well known for its affordable and high-quality microphones. This model is a bit big but not expensive (63€ or 96.99$ on Amazon),…
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Using Rode VideoMic Me with Osmo Pocket
If, like me, you are a creator of minimalist video content, you have probably opted for one of those many sports cameras or an Osmo Pocket. If Osmo Pocket’s internal microphone is acceptable, you may need an external microphone to get good, professional-quality sound. All links are from Amazon because that’s where I bought my gear. I’ve read many reviews online, and everyone is going for the Rode VideoMicro model (95$, Amazon link). I tested this model because my sister has one. It’s compatible with Osmo Pocket, has all the mounts you need, but I find that its microphone stand is a bit big and its cable too long. Since…
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November 2020 Favorites: DIY & Amazon Kindle reviews
A small article to share with you my favorites of the moment. Workshops on Zoom I’m following the Zoom workshops with Zack from @paperandwood_ He’s very talented and is a very good teacher too. I learned how to make birds out of wire and also butterflies out of paper and wire. The classes are quite long (between 2h and 4h), and only in English, but he explains very well, is very positive and everyone follows the steps at the same time on Zoom. I didn’t buy the kit sold by Zack because I’m not sure I can receive the packages in Italy. I just paid for the course, but if…
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Amazon Audible: My Tips for Paying Less
I watched the very bad movie “Le Beau Monde” with Ana Girardot as the lead actress. The script includes a little of DIY, sewing, embroidery etc. that’s why I was able to watch it all the way through. The heroine did a lot of manual things. There is a scene where she was listening to audio books and the hero asked her why she was doing it, she answered that it allowed her to concentrate on her manual activities while “reading” a book. Since I do a lot of DIY, I thought it was a good idea. That’s when I started listening to books on Audible. This post is NOT…
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The Best Anti-Aging Cream at €9: The Chemistry Brand Intense Youth Complex
This article is dedicated to Dominique, a globe-trotting reader I had the immense pleasure of meeting in person at Rome <3She asked me what I could recommend as an anti-aging cream. She travels a lot and doesn’t necessarily have the time to take care of her skin. Tough question. The basic routine is: cleanse – moisturize – protect. But for travelers or lazy people who have neither the space nor the time for a full beauty routine, you need a cream that can moisturize, repair – but that you can use on your face, décolleté, hands, and body. Such a cream exists, and it only costs €9, it’s: Intense Youth…
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My Mixed Opinion on THINX after 1 year: Menstrual panties / menstrual panties
I took advantage of our trip to the United States to order a lot of things available in the US but not yet distributed in France, including THINX, the “revolutionary” menstrual panties. This is a good idea, especially for women travelers, because in many countries you can *NOT* find tampons or thin, absorbent sanitary pads like in France. I think a lot of us are targeted by this brand’s ads, whether it’s on Facebook or Instagram. What I really liked in their ads was the use of *no Photoshoped* photos, and especially their concept, of course. I will explain in this long article: the concept who it’s for how to…
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MODIBODI: Review After 1 Year + Promo Codes -15€ – Menstrual Panties
After a not-so-convincing trial with THINX, I wanted to test other period panty brands and came across MODIBODI, a brand unanimously loved by French users. Why such love for this Australian brand that’s made in China? I’ll explain in this long article and give you my review of 5 Modibodi models after 1 year of use. the concept who it’s for how to place an order and at the end of the article, why I recommend them You can use the code FLYFREE for free shipping or REDSQUAD10 to get -10% off with no minimum order. You can also use one of the codes available here to get -15€ for…
