Category Archives: Personal

Personal posts from expat freelance writer Amanda Walkins.

Six Years of This Accidental Expat Life

2018 year in review expat blogger Amanda Walkins

Six years ago, I hopped onto an early morning flight in freezing cold Boston and headed south. I impatiently waited as they de-iced our plane and promised myself only sunshine and warmth from then on. I may have reneged on that promise a few times over these past few years, but overall, six years of […]

House Hunters International in Roatan

West Bay Beach Roatan

Random surprise: Some stranger posted our episode of House Hunters International in Roatan to YouTube! Although, he did mislabel it so it says it’s an episode in Paris. Paris, Roatan, same same right?? Anyway, it’s been quiet around here for no particular reason, which may soon be explained. But, in the meantime, please enjoy this […]

Expat Update: We’re On the Move Again!

plane wing against a blue sky

I know, I know…you’re probably tired of these updates by now. But, here we go again! While we have loved living in Malta and have felt so welcomed by locals and expats alike, the time has come for us to head elsewhere. We’re on the move again, and this one could be interesting! Why We’re […]

How Can a US Citizen Get UK Residency Through Marriage

Edinburgh wedding

Moving to new countries comes with a whole range of logistics to figure out and to check off a list. But by far the most important part of becoming an expat is the legal requirements involved. These are the details I can offer for how this US citizen got UK residency through marriage to an […]

And Then We Moved to Malta

fortified city in Malta

We bounce around a lot and, in doing so, we’ve accumulated a wide variety of moving experiences. When we moved to Malta, we were cautiously optimistic about the opportunities before us. Ireland hadn’t gone so well. We’d been out of the water and away from the sunshine for too long. But I’m incredibly happy to […]

Housesitting in Ireland with TrustedHousesitters

View of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

We’ve been in Ireland now for two months of house- and dogsitting. It’s been an adventure! Here’s a recap of the highs and lows, plus a hint of what’s to come. Housesitting in Ireland with TrustedHousesitters has been an incredible opportunity, but nothing is ever perfect! About Our Housesitting Gig Housesitting with TrustedHousesitters typically entails […]