Half the year is done! This month included posts from years past, churning approvals making it feel like years past, and a reminder that life still isn’t back to normal.
- The World’s Most Expensive Cities for Expats

Remember when TPOL was supposed to move to Albania and then I used COVID as an excuse not to go? - IC Bora Bora Thalasso: Cockroach, No A/C, Some Champagne, What The Duck!

I give my photo shoot and photographer two thumbs up. I give the IC no rating and may God have mercy on its soul. - Blog Roast OMAAT: Starting Posts with Ouch, Wow, Uh Oh, Wild, Major, Whoa

I am going to write a roast post on each blog that I read where I dole out tough love and provide unsolicited advice on how to make the blog better. - Chase Sapphire Approved!

I logged into my Chase account and could not believe my eyes. - Golf in Tahiti? Not in This Town

The novelty of saying I golfed in an exotic locale is no longer reason enough to golf in those locations. If the course is not up to international standards, it is worth skipping. - No Vegas for TPOL

1) Who wants to fly 20 hours in coach? 2). Only amateurs go to Vegas on the weekend. - Doom & Gloom: COVID Is Still Here

The solution is not social distancing, nor is it wearing masks 24/7. The solution is certainly not another lockdown. The solution is vaccines, both globally and locally.
