From Ex-pat to Traveler
Maringá-PR, Brasil
For the past two years I have been enjoying the expatriate life. While still traveling a fair amount during this time, I’ve had the opportunity to delve into a new culture; to learn the ins and outs of what makes a place work and try everything in my power to fit in. Despite not always being successful in my endeavors I have emerged a different person. I have learned an incredible amount about myself, some things I’m proud of and perhaps others I’d rather not admit.
In two days, my life will be changing once again. I leave Brazil behind with mixed emotions, and face the next step in my life with much anticipation. It likely helps that for the next month, before settling back into the U.S., my husband and I will be exploring Southeast Asia. An area each of us has great interest in – the food, the people, the landscape.
As I take this next step I am acutely aware of the fact that I am leaving expatriate life and returning to the life of a traveler. I would never trade my expat experience, but I am happy to simply be traveling once again.
Since my days of ex-pat life are over I feel the need to also transition to a blog that more adequately reflects my passions for travel. So if you’ve come from Blondie in Brazil, here I am. I’m not going anywhere.
You can check out the About Me and About the Blog pages to learn more. Then stay tuned because first stop…Southeast Asia!!!
Themocracy
LOVE the new blog, Lori!
love the new blog, great layout happy travels
I am going to love this! Now while I also love food, traveling, through the experience of others, has always been at the top of the list. Go Lori!
Is Philippines one of your destinations? Have a good one!
Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the comments and thanks for stopping by over here.
Hi Bryan – Unfortunately we won’t be making it to the Philippines this trip. It was on the list at one point and then we decided to save it for next time. I also really wanted to do Vietnam, but we had to go with countries for which we didn’t need visas because of our situation with moving back from Brazil. We are headed to Thailand, HK, Singapore, KL and Ubud-Bali.
Sounds awesome, looks like a great blog! Can’t wait to hear about your travels
I love the look and the name of your new blog and looking forward living vicariously through your adventures in Asia! Very exciting!
I couldn’t leave any comments on your food blog (the message says “comments restricted to team members only”), so just wanted to wish you a great time on your trip!
How exciting to be opening a new chapter in your life and being able to document from the beginning. Cannot wait to see what wonderful adventures this brings for you!