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• Bets & Dives at Atlantis Paradise Island, Bahamas

  

  Just off the shore of Nassau in the Bahamas is a breathtakingly beautiful island known as Paradise Island, and if you’ve ever been, you know that this... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Roundup: Month 37

  

  Well, I've made it past the three year mark and things just keep rolling along, so here we are recapping month 37 on this little Caribbean island.What's new? Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2015 TRAVEL

• A Daytrip to Old Port Royal

  

  One thing I find both terrible and embarrassing is that on a tiny island like Roatan, it has taken me YEARS to get to some of the destinations around here. Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2015 TRAVEL

• Clinica Esperanza - Roatan's Clinic of Hope

  

  Many people coming to Roatan are eager to help the island in some way, and often will message me before their trip asking what they can do or bring to help. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2015 TRAVEL

• How Westerners Can Succeed When Working In The Middle East

  As the social and economic climate of the Middle East is changing, more and more people are moving there for work. They’re finding themselves immersed in a... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2015 TRAVEL

• Spotlight: Hostel La Vista - My Favorite Hostel in San Pedro, Belize

  

  With more and more people on Roatan having to do visa runs, finding affordable options to get off the island for a few days is a hot topic of conversation... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Review: La Casita

  

  The latest addition to my Roatan Review series is: La Casita!I was really bummed when one of my fave restaurants, Bay Islands Original Cafe, closed just a few... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Visa Runs: Ambergris Caye, Belize

  

  [See the rundown of Visa Run #1: Miami Beach here.]On the long list of things I say and then never do, 'leave Roatan permanently before being forced into visa... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2015 TRAVEL

• Ten Truths About Being 30 & Living Abroad Solo

  

  We're gonna get straight into the nitty-gritty here folks. I turned 30 this year after three years of living the expat life solo, and I've learned a thing or tw... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Review: Sundara Wellness Center

  

  The latest addition to my Roatan Review series is: Sundara Wellness Center!After going back to diving full-time, my body was exhausted and sore after a few... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Roundup: Months 35 + 36 - THREE YEARS!

  

  Uhhhh.... WHAT? I've been on this island full-time for three YEARS? I don't even know what to say.One place I haven't been lately is on this blog. Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Month 34 Roundup

  

  Yeah! 34 months! Haven't died or had an island baby yet, so all in all a great success.I have been taking some time off as it's been a month of big changes. Jum... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2015 TRAVEL

• The Snorkeling Trip That Changed My Life

  

  Kind of a bold title, isn't it?It's 100% true.That blurry photo is me. It's me during the second time I ever snorkeled in my life. (The first being a very... Read more

  Posted on 16 June 2015 TRAVEL

• Guidelines for Tipping on Roatan

  

  Short version: yes, you're supposed to tip on Roatan. 10%-20%. There ya go!Long version:Tipping is expected on Roatan for various services. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Rent: What $350/Month Gets You

  

  Keeping in line with all the changes I've been making lately, I finally made one that's been a long time coming: I just moved to a new place! Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 TRAVEL

• Roatan Month 33 Roundup

  

  Trying to get back into the habit of my monthly roundups! I also posted more than once this month, so there's actually something to put in the roundup.I've had ... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 TRAVEL

• Don't Judge A Package Vacation Until You've Done One

  

  When I was growing up, I watched as my friends’ families faithfully went on charter vacations to exotic-sounding locations like Puerta Vallarta and Cancun... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 TRAVEL

• Planning a Dive Vacation in Lanzarote

  

  When to go?Lanzarote is a popular tourist destination in Europe. Many holidaymakers flock to this island for a fun-filled holiday, especially during the peak... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 TRAVEL

• Being a Tourist on Another Island is Weird

  

  "No thanks, I'm not a tourist." The words fly out of my mouth on auto-pilot, as the shaggy beach vendor registers a look of bewilderment on his face and his... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2015 TRAVEL

• What To Do On Roatan: 1-Day Itinerary

  

  Whether you're on the island on a cruise ship call, or simply using it as a jumping-off point for further travel (full disclosure: when I first came here, I... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2015 TRAVEL