Tag Archives: My Expat Life

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 […]

Daily Life as an Expat in Malta: Chores and Errands

Sunset over St Pauls Bay and Bugibba Malta

Chores and errands…definitely not an exciting topic of conversation! But, then again, life is life everywhere, right? So whether you’re an expat in an exotic locale or you’ve never left your hometown, you’ll be doing chores and errands no matter what. Here’s what that looks like for an expat in Malta. Expat Life in Malta […]

A Quick Rundown of Life in Malta

Valletta Malta city view

We’ve been busy!! In the best sort of way, though. Since I simply don’t have the time right now to offer lots of in-depth insights into where we’ve been and what we’ve done (not to say I won’t find the time eventually!), here’s a quick rundown of life in Malta lately. A Weekend Away in […]

When Friends Visit Your Expat Home

Scuba diving in Malta

When friends visit your expat home, you turn into a de facto tour guide. It’s one of my favorite parts of being a serial expat – I get to continuously learn about new places and then to share that insight with some of my favorite people. We’ve only been living in Malta for a few […]

Learning a New Expat Home

Coastal view of Malta

Moving to a new country has to be one of the most exhilarating experiences! Learning a new expat home will help you to adjust to this new environment, to delve deeper and to truly appreciate the full experience of being an expat. First, Learn About Yourself The challenges you face as a new expat will […]