As we are walking, I always ask about local customs and where the safe (and dangerous) places are to walk alone. What if I Run Out of Money? There are two ways to interpret this question. The most obvious is “What if I literally have no more money in the bank?” The second is ...
If you deposit all your money in a financially irresponsible bank backed by a bankrupt government, you are taking an unnecessary risk. We have talked on how important is diversifying your hard-earned savings abroad in a sound banking system to ensure that whatever happens, your money is safe a...
Japan's low crime rates seem like an amazing oddity. Children walk home and explore shopping malls with no adult supervision. Lone women stroll back allies and dark streets in both populated and unpopulated areas. People leave bags unattended while going to the bathroom. ...