• Europe,  TDM

    Ryde Malta: review + promo code for the Uber equivalent

    To get a promo code for the Ryde app in Malta, click here or use the promo code 74D5B0BC In Malta, there are 4 ride-hailing apps (Private Hire Vehicles) These 4 apps work in a very similar way and replicate the well-known mechanism of the leader, Uber. Price Comparison However, Ryde stands out with more competitive prices. Here’s a simulation of the 4 apps for a trip between the international airport and the Mercure Hotel in St Julian’s. This simulation was done on November 27, 2022, and fares can obviously vary depending on time, demand, etc. App Rate Ryde 11,55 € eCabs 12,90 € Bolt 14,30 € Uber 13,32 €…

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  • Others

    AVA travel insurance: Review + promo code for the Plan Sante Avanture

    To get a 5% promo code on AVA’s Plan Sante Avanture, click here (the promo code will apply automatically) or use the code TDM5 Taking out health insurance is essential when traveling long-term. Indeed, bank card insurance covers you for the first 90 days of your trip, and coverage of your expenses by the French Health Insurance abroad is only hypothetical. Depending on the country, hospitalization costs can reach staggering amounts. There are too many stories of travelers in huge trouble for trying to save a few hundred euros on insurance: your life is worth more than that! AVA’s AVAnture health plan is travel insurance well-suited for round-the-world travelers. Who…

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  • Around the world,  During the World Tour,  TDM,  Tips

    How to use Google Maps offline / without an internet connection

    In this short video, I’ll show you how to download offline maps on Google Maps. This feature isn’t very well known because it’s not heavily promoted, but it’s actually very handy. You’ll be able to find your way and get directions: And if you do have internet, it will save on data usage. A must-do for all the places you plan to travel to.

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  • Digital nomad,  TDM

    All You Need to Know About SCPIs: Investing in Real Estate Made Easy

    Three years ago, I wrote an article briefly describing what we do to prepare for retirement. That article was shared with our relatives who are interested in the topic. While stock market investing or employee savings plans don’t interest many people, we regularly get questions about SCPI. Since the topic deserves more than a 10-minute chat over dessert, I’m diving into it in this article. I’ll deliberately simplify some things to make it accessible to beginners, while trying to be as accurate as possible. This article is not investment advice. When it comes to money, more than anything else, advisors aren’t the ones who pay. I strongly encourage you to…

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