Solo trips have become part of my yearly routine. It’s a moment I chose to explore new places, meet new people and widen my world by acquiring different experience on how people live around the world. Though visiting Europe has always been on top of my adventure list, it was since summer 2017 that I started planning…Continue reading Things I learned on my solo trip to Europe
A better understanding of Compound Interest
Albert Einstein once said “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it…he who doesn’t, pays it.” So let’s see what makes it so great? Remember, it’s always important to make long-term projections in order to maximise rewards. First, we need to make a difference between simple interest and compound interest.…Continue reading A better understanding of Compound Interest
Memories of solo traveler Pt 1 – Akdeniz
Travelling is at the top of my list of passions. It helps me understand the world better and widens my perspectives on how people around the world live, think and see the rest of the world. Many of us don’t have the luxury of travelling due to obligations, finances, and dare I say it, fear.…Continue reading Memories of solo traveler Pt 1 – Akdeniz
What to consider while thinking about “Saving”
We live in a world that is defined by dogmas and trends from people who aren’t as smart as we might be. As you may have noticed, this introduction is related to the famous commencement speech delivered by Steve Jobs at Stanford University in 2005. I just love this speech so much that it seems like…Continue reading What to consider while thinking about “Saving”
Patience Lost : A note to oneself
When we spend a lot of time with someone or something, we usually take it for granted. We forgot when and how we got there. How patient we were before getting it. And the possibility of losing it overnight. I started seeing this when I moved to Turkey back in 2011. Things that I took…Continue reading Patience Lost : A note to oneself