Guide to the Best Time to Visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Are you trying to figure out the best time to visit Puerto Vallarta? Well, it’s a good thing you’re here because after living here for…
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Puerto Vallarta vs Playa del Carmen: Choosing Your Paradise
Puerto Vallarta vs Playa del Carmen—which beach town reigns supreme? It’s a question that is hard to answer—the answer is different depending on what you…
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: Best Areas & Places {2024}
Not sure where to stay in Puerto Vallarta? Don’t worry. These are the best areas and hotels for your vacation from an insider who lives here.
How to Be an Expat: Tips from the Pros
Moving overseas has its challenges and its rewards. But don’t just take it from me. I’ve asked some of my expat blogger friends to give…
Expat Life: How to be a Happy Expat
When people move overseas, they might expect a little culture shock. A little homesickness. But what they don’t expect is to feel melancholy and sad.…
You Know You’re an Expat When…
There are so many changes that happen when you move abroad. You go through all the pains of settling into a new country and making…
I Want to Move Abroad. Now What?
Have you ever said to yourself, “I want to move abroad, but where do I start?” You are not alone! That’s how we felt at…
Pros (and Cons) of Being an Expatriate in Malaysia
I’ll always be American but Penang, Malaysia is my latest home. Is it my forever home? Who knows? It is for now, and we love…
Want to Start a New Life Abroad? Here is Why I Moved
If you’ve been reading my blog, you probably know that Mark and I moved from Chicago to Penang six years ago. What many of you…
Learn from Our Mistakes Before Your First Home Exchange
By now you are probably sick of me droning on about the wonderful concept of home exchanging. Well, it is awesome, but it doesn’t come…