Tag Archives: My Expat Life

Freelance Writing from Paradise

In an effort to offer some inspiration to other aspiring freelance writers out there, I wanted to share an update on my writing career since announcing that I’d left a salaried job and gone full-time as a freelancer.

Island Advice: Avoid the Potholes

I had a bit of a scare today. I was driving my scooter on a bright, sunny day, heading off to a series of meetings and fun events for the rest of the afternoon. Unfortunately, while I had planned ahead for those activities, I hadn’t planned on hitting a ginormous pothole in the road and […]

A Sunny Day at Pigeon Cay, Plus a PSA (Phytophotodermatitis…What’s that you say?)

Remember when I was super excited about it being slow season, offering us a much-deserved opportunity to actually see this beautiful island we call home? Welp, turns out I still couldn’t really figure out how to take time away from work. So many lessons learned. However, I do have awesome friends here on this island, […]

Surprise! We’re on House Hunters International in Roatan!

One of the really amazing things to come from this blog (other than getting involved with International Living Magazine and meeting some really cool people) was being contacted by House Hunters International to do an episode. We filmed a loooooong time ago, but it’s finally airing soon!

Lina’s Story: From PetroSun to Sunbathing

She was not just a dog

Most of you know Lina by now but I’m not sure you all know her full story. When the Irish-Colombian and I were on our very first date, a friend of his who worked for the Roatan Humane Society mentioned a dog he’d found but couldn’t take into his own home. He had her spayed […]