Joy and Journey

Steph June 22, 2021 Mexico

Buying Land in Baja: Part One

Taking the first few (mis)steps in our journey to buy land in Baja California Sur…

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Steph September 8, 2020 Uncategorized

To the love of my life (who I haven’t met yet)

Someday, I’ll read this to you. You’ll probably laugh, and I’ll probably cry.

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Steph April 30, 2020 Personal

When You Can’t Tell Your Mother What You’ve Eaten For Lunch

I once told a girlfriend that I felt a bit envious of people who complained about being “smothered” by their mothers.

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Steph April 24, 2020 Expat Life

Full Disclosure: Why I Haven’t Been Writing

Everything about my life changed drastically, and while this was not an easy transition, I know confidently that it was the right one.

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Steph December 31, 2019 Extranjera Update

Extranjera Update: December 2019 (Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara & Tequila, Mexico)

A month full of celebrations and friendship!

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Steph August 8, 2019 Extranjera Update

Extranjera Update: July 2019 (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

I held my first-ever retreat and finished my last-ever course for my master’s program.

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Steph July 31, 2019 Mexico

Where to Sleep at the Mexico City Airport

Have to overnight at the MEX airport? Here are your options.

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Steph July 30, 2019 Mexico

14 Things to Do When It Rains in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: How to Make the Most of Low Season

When the rain does inevitably, eventually fall, even sometimes during the day: have no fear! There’s still so much to do here in Puerto Vallarta when it rains!

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Steph July 24, 2019 Mexico

What You Need to Know About Low Season in Puerto Vallarta

Debating a visit to Vallarta in low season? Here’s what you need to know!

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JoyAndJourney July 2, 2019 Mexico

How I Stay Safe in Mexico

One of the most common questions I get asked about my life in Mexico is how I stay safe.

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