Tips & Guides

You’re embarking on an exciting new adventure and there’s definitely a lot to consider before, and after, you make the big move. From hacks that’ll make relocating a lot easier to what you really need to pack for your fully furnished apartment, we’ve got the answers.

The Pros and Cons of Living With Roommates

The Pros and Cons of Living With Roommates

If you’re looking for a new apartment, one of the first decisions you’ll have to make is whether you want to live with roommates. While there’s nothing...

How to Start Over in a New City

How to Start Over in a New City

Over the past few weeks, I have been binge-watching a ton of TV, including Netflix’s most hated-but-also-loved show, “Emily in Paris.” While I’m particularly fond of following...

How Much Do You Tip Movers? A Complete Guide

How Much Do You Tip Movers? A Complete Guide

When you hire movers to transport all of your belongings from your old home to your new one, you can expect to pay an up-front fee based...

How to Forward Mail: A Guide for Digital Nomads

How to Forward Mail: A Guide for Digital Nomads

The life of the digital nomad is a desirable one—you can control your own schedule, explore different cities, and work in a new coffee shop every week....

How to Find a Roommate in a New City

How to Find a Roommate in a New City

A roommate is more than just someone to split your rent with. They’re the person you’ll see every day, sometimes hang out with outside the apartment, and...

Leasing vs. Renting: What Are the Differences?

Leasing vs. Renting: What Are the Differences?

When you embark on a new apartment adventure, you’ll encounter options that offer leasing agreements and some that offer rental agreements. So, what is the difference between...

Is Renters’ Insurance Worth It?

Is Renters’ Insurance Worth It?

If you’ve ever rented an apartment, you know that life can sometimes come at you fast. Not only do you have to think about paying rent each...

How to Negotiate Rent

How to Negotiate Rent

If given the choice between negotiating rent with their landlord and taking a five-hour calculus test, many people might break out their calculators and sharpen their pencils....

Shopping for a Digital Nomad? Why Experiences Make for Great Holiday Gifts

Shopping for a Digital Nomad? Why Experiences Make for Great Holiday Gifts

When I was a kid, my parents always told me that I was supposed to value “experiences” over “things.” This particular piece of advice was likely a...