From a quick Google Search for car museums in the Netherlands, the Louwman Museum ranked pretty high in positive reviews. Reviews don’t always paint an accurate picture but it seemed good enough to give it a try. Louwman Museum The drive from where I am staying was about 2.5 hours. I was up for the small road trip as I do enjoy driving through this beautiful country. The drive down was fairly foggy as the sun was coming up. The drive was pretty pleasant with minimal traffic but traffic did start growing as I did get closer to Amsterdam. Foggy morning drive down to Rotterdam. I arrived at the m ..read more

Last week’s adventure was a trip down to Zaanse Schans, apopular tourist attraction located near Zaandam in the Netherlands. It is located just outside Amsterdam. It’s known for its well-preserved historic windmills, traditional wooden houses, and various other historic buildings that showcase Dutch industrial and rural life from the 18th and 19th centuries. Here’s some information about Zaanse Schans: Location: Zaanse Schans is situated along the Zaan River, just north of Amsterdam. It’s easily accessible by train or bus from Amsterdam and other nearby cities. Windmills: The area is famou ..read more

This years Moonlight Bike Ride out at Antelope Island was a great time, as well as the 29th annual event. I did try to find out how many people participated in the event but was only told that the event was sold out. It was jam packed with riders. This years theme: Rock n’ Roll. I didn’t take many pictures during the ride but did get a time lapse at the Ranch while taking a snack break ..read more

An opportunity to work in Holland arose and I jumped all over it. I certainly don’t get many opportunities to travel to Europe let alone live in Europe for a few months. Let the adventures begin. The weekend was filled with prepping for this trip and taking care of last minute things around the house. It was plenty busy but all in the life of this adventurer. The trip started out with last minute packing since the flight was in the afternoon. I decided to meet up with a few good friends for coffee before my flight. A good surprise awaited: a birthday cake and coffee at our favorite spot: Roots ..read more

While taking flights, I usually will listen to podcasts. Among several, one podcast stimulates the brain consistently is Planet Money (by NPR). A recent episode that was new to me: My Favorite Tax Loopholes. Let’s talk about this fascinating topic as it is a real interest for me as a blue collar worker. Here are a few from this episode. 1031 Exchange This is a tax loophole that originally was intended for farmers but has evolved into home, land or building purchase and exchanges exclusively. Investopedia sums it up like this: A 1031 exchange is a tax break. You can sell a property held for bu ..read more

In collaboration with Travel Blog Soulful-Travel helps curious adventurers find new experiences. Contact us today for more info! https://www.soulful-travel.com/destinations/ Sometimes you just need a reset. Whether you feel like life is getting too busy or too boring, shake things up with an out-of-town adventure. Embarking on a luxury vacation will leave you feeling rested and rejuvenated to hit the ground running when you get back home! Taking a self-care trip with your partner is also a great way to refocus on your relationship and keep the romance alive. Beyond this, taking a break can d ..read more

TSA PreCheck is a program run by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that allows travelers to go through expedited security screening at participating airports in the United States. The program offers several benefits, including: Faster security screening: With TSA PreCheck, travelers can go through security screening without removing their shoes, belts, or light jackets. They can also keep their laptops and liquids in their carry-on bags. -Less time spent waiting in line: TSA PreCheck has dedicated lanes at participating airports, which means that travelers can bypass the regul ..read more

This year has been flying by. This years winter season in Utah has been a record breaking one. According to ksltv.com the statewide snowpack average hit 29 inches vs the 30 year norm of 15 inches. The previous record was 28.8 inches back in 1952. With this said I certainly have been getting tired of the snow and was missing the warmth of the Hawaiian islands. A simple bowl of poke and visiting a good friend was also well needed. This trip has been in the works for a few months and the cost of flying is definitely clear. Back when I was living on Oahu, Delta direct flights from Salt Lake City ..read more

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com It is possible to be added as an authorized user to someone else’s credit card account in order to improve your credit score. When you are an authorized user on an account, the account’s payment history and credit limit will be included in your credit history, and if the account has a positive payment history, it can help boost your credit score. However, it’s important to note that being an authorized user does not give you the legal responsibility for the debt, and the primary account holder is still responsible for making payments on the account. It’s also imp ..read more

Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Credit is a system that allows individuals and businesses to borrow money and pay it back over time. When someone borrows money and repays it according to the terms of a loan agreement, they establish a positive credit history, which can make it easier to borrow money in the future. On the other hand, failing to repay a loan on time can damage a person’s credit history, making it more difficult to borrow. There are many different types of credit, including revolving credit (such as credit cards) and installment credit (such as auto loans). Lenders use a person ..read more