Author Archives: Damian Papworth

Learning to Enjoy Leisure: The Way Different Countries Drink Their Coffee

Clueless about the best way to meet people and get to know a new city? There’s a simple way to figure out where the best spot to go later in the evening is, or better yet, to understand how things work. Just head to a local cafe, and get the best insight on how the country you’re in operates. Learn if people are leisurely or rushed just by watching them drink some coffee. Read More »

Do You Make a Living or Have a Career?

Modern society has become infatuated with the expression and idea of a ‘career’, which is usually taken to mean whatever main line of remunerative work we assume in our adult lives. It is peculiar to note that, in terms of human history, the notion of a career is something that has only surfaced in the previous few centuries: it is indeed an aberration that has only arisen since the advent of major corporations. Read More »

The Best Surf Spots in Australia

Surfers all over the planet think of Australia almost before any other destination on the planet when they imagine to themselves what their favorite surfing trip would take them. It’s quite simply that many of the best surf spots in the world are to be found Down Under, with the best that the oceans have to throw at surfers always waiting to be found. Other than certain areas where the waters are calm due to natural harbors and bays, etc., there is hardly a stretch of Australian beach that doesn’t offer wonderful surf conditions, which means that practically no matter where you are in the country you’ll end up making your trip more than worth the while. Read More »

DIY Superannuation - How Much Control Do You Want?

The superannuation system is great for all of us. Our employer puts money away for our retirement, money which we never really see anyway so it does not impact our lifestyles. Then, when we retire, we have a massive pool of saved funds which we can enjoy. Read More »