Zach Lincoln
Family travel and living abroad — practical tips for moving/traveling smarter with kids
Living Abroad Revealed New Parenting Boundaries Beyond US Norms
Moving my family abroad completely shattered my framework for how to raise kids. Before we left the US, my daughters had actually developed a real reluctance around playgrounds. Their physical boundaries weren't being respected, and navigating that rough "boy energy" always left them on guard. https://www.familymovesabroad.com/p/what-moving-abroad-taught-us-about-raising-kids-that-american-parenting-never-did
European Tipping Norms Differ Greatly From U.S. Practices
Tipping in Europe is very different than in the USA. Takes some getting used to. Hopefully this helps.
Enable Apple Pay/Google Wallet Before Europe Trip
Planning a trip to Europe? Be sure to do this one thing before you go, and save yourself a world of headache. #travel #internationaltravel #contactlesspayment #applepay #googlewallet
Embracing Culture Shock: Cats, Charm, and Comfort
I no longer feel quite like a Martian most of the time I am in public, but sometimes I get pleasantly surprised by a bit of culture shock that puts a smile on my face, even if it confuses the...
No Federal Paid Vacation Right; Avg 10 Days
There is no federal legal entitlement to paid vacation or holidays in the USA; paid time off (PTO) is determined by employer policy or contract. While not mandated, most full-time workers receive an average of 10 days of paid vacation...
Fjällräven Backpack Hits Goldilocks Sweet Spot
I compared several backpacks and landed on fjallravenofficial for the quality, features and price, pretty much in that order. With some of the cheaper ones I kept running into quality control issues. But with some of the more expensive ones,...
Follow‑up: Why Brits Should
I think a lot of you would love the USA and I'll do a video as to why, but this was requested, so here's a follow up to the first video brits #unitedatates #un
Floating Amsterdam Canals Made Surreal Sense Today
Today was one of those surreal days where it all made sense. As we were floating down the canal in Amsterdam, learning about the "dam" in the Amster River, watc
Better Life Over Bigger Paycheck: Choose Environment
Most people don’t need more money. They need a better environment. A calmer place. More time. Less stress. More presence with family. That’s why some people move abroad. Not to run away. To live better.
US Flights Cost Up to Five Times More Than Abroad
This is a big reason why people don't travel and she nails it. At the end I share some comparisons of costs and you can see it's as much as 5x the cost in the USA to g roughly 300...
Audiences Fuel the Manosphere; Protect Kids From Its Lure
Thinking about the "Manosphere" by Louie Theroux, and it was a very interesting watch. I don't know what to say about it as a whole, but one thing became very obvious to me: these people wouldn't exist without an audience....
Kent's Art Forces Me Into New Emotional Territory
Kent has yet to stop amazing me. From breathtaking views, to tear jerking sunsets, to deeply contemplative pieces of art. I've felt the gamut. I've gone from "wife, I have trouble with my emotions" to "I need to get off...
Feiyu Pocket 3 Impresses, Pocket 4 Promises Bigger Screen
Reviewed the Feiyu Pocket 3. Solid budget vlogging camera. Genuinely impressed. Then the Pocket 4 leaked and now I have to tell you to wait. Bigger screen. Smar
Discover Churchill’s Home: Brick Walls, Black Swans, Family Adventure
Took the family to Churchill’s house in Kent. He built an entire garden wall himself. Brick by brick. There were black swans on the lawn. @rebeccamovesabroad reviewed the whole thing and it is genuinely worth reading. https://www.familymovesabroad.com/p/churchill-s-house-a-visit-to-chartwell-black-swans-brick-walls-no-pasties
Usborne Books: Kids' Must-Have Collectible Favorites
Big up Usborne Books, we swear by these things. At this point, we are basically Pokémon hunters, and we gotta catch em all. My kids love them and they are very