-
Marriott Comes to the Balkans – Rewards Card is Worth it!
Before leaving the Unites States, some wise friends of ours recommended us to apply for the Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card. We were already Marriott Rewards members, but the credit card takes it to the next level. Initially, we experienced a bit of sticker shock, but trust us: The $0 Intro Annual Fee for the first year, then $85 annual fee is well worth it. The Marriott Rewards Premier card has quite a few perks to recommend it. First off, the signup bonus. Earn 50,000 Points after spending $1,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. It has a great rewards rate of 5 points per $1…
-
30 Whole Food Recipes for Healthy Living
Let’s get back to the basics with food! Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds have all the nutrients you need. When you eat whole food, that is minimally processed plant-based, you take charge of your health and feel amazing. These are our healthy guidelines for whole food: Zero animal products No added oils 100% whole grains Minimal added sugar, if at all Let’s get start living healthy by eating right! Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Chai Smoothie Coconut Mango Smoothie Millet Cereal Mixed Berry Juice Quinoa Breakfast Bake Seeing Double Green Juice Honey Berry Waffles Sandwich Baked Potato Black Bean Soup Chili Collard Rolls Eggplant Bolognese Hearty Arugula Pizzas Kale Almond Bruschetta Lentil…
-
How My Life Changed in a Year
This year has gone by in the quickest of flashes. Each successive day seems to differ just slightly from the last. When a year’s worth of those days has passed, I find myself in an entirely new place from when I began. While the past must stay in the past – as dwelling will do no good – I think that reflection is an important component of personal growth. Looking back at a period of time all at once, like a snapshot, allows me to see what I’ve accomplished and how I’ve grown – spiritually, physically, emotionally and more. Reflection can be done at any time – and can focus…
-
What to Pack in Your Carry On
Since I began traveling for business four years ago, I have flown a lot around the world. I learn something each time I travel, like what I should have packed and what wasn’t necessary. Now with airlines charging fees for checked baggage and some even charge for carry ons, being prepared with the in-flight must haves will help you fly well. Here are some essentials that make it into my carry on every time! First “Valuable” Class I always make sure to have my most valued possessions with me in my carry on – just in case my checked luggage “goes to another destination.” 😉 My Canon 4Ti camera, Acer Aspire Intel…
-
24 Hours in Dubrovnik, Croatia
At midday, church bells echo through Dubrovnik old town. Chic women click-clack down cobbled alleyways. The city’s charisma is intoxicating, full of rich history and tragedy. But much has changed over the last decade or so. The creative spirit that people of Dubrovnik fought to preserve is very much in evidence these days. Cafes, boutiques and restaurants have sprouted among buildings in myriad styles. SATURDAY 10:30AM Dubrovnik Old Town Tour During the winter season, the Dubrovnik Tourist Board organizes a FREE Saturday guided sightseeing tour around Dubrovnik old town in English, beginning at Pile Tourist Information Centre and lasted for an hour and a half, ending on Luža Square. Sign up by 6PM…
