Today on the blog, we’re celebrating the arrival of summer. It’s that glorious time of year where people dust off their barbecues, head to the beach, and always seem to smile a little easier. What’s also great about summer is the enormous potential for renewable energy. The Sun’s rays give us the opportunity to exploit …
For all that I like to digitise my life, I still find something nice and refreshing about hand-written notes. One thing always bothered me about it though – the tonnes and tonnes of discarded notebooks associated with my various doodlings. Not only was there the time and expense of buying more, but I also appeared …
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So, you want to reduce your energy use? Good for you! Sustainability is something we’re all about. It’s kind to the planet, and it will save you money – everyone’s a winner. But what happens when you’ve exhausted all the low hanging fruit in your quest? You’ve made sure your light bulbs are energy efficient, …
Just recently, we had to take a trip from California to Chicago. Rather than flying, we thought we’d check out the much-hyped California Zephyr train, and give our readers the lowdown on this once in a lifetime experience. For the uninitiated, the California Zephyr is the name given to the multi-day sleeper service that runs …
So… I hate flying. In fact, I hate it so much I’ve covered it on the blog before. What I do love, however, is to ride the rails. There’s something unique about long train journeys – the likes of the Orient Express and the Trans-Siberian railway conjure romantic images of times gone by. Maybe it’s …
Care to learn a secret? Here at This Tiny Life, we’re unabashedly anti-airplane. It’s fair to say that although planes have revolutionised the world we live in, they also have plenty of drawbacks which are rarely expounded. Similarly, the benefits of not flying aren’t given enough time and attention. But relax – we’re not here …
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