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  • Actually Cross Out Paraguay… Write Paradise

    What a fantastic day in Asunción. Today the city came alive with smiles, laughter and an incredible sense of community. Children were giggling, cameras were everywhere, and every few steps there was another moment worth capturing — a smile, a dance, a hug, a burst of laughter. It felt as though everyone was determined to…

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  • Paraguay: Feathers, Friendly Faces and Seriously Good Empanadas

    I arrived in Paraguay with very few expectations, mainly because I kept reading that it is one of the least travelled countries in the world. Well, after less than 24 hours in Asunción, I’m already wondering why! The first thing I’ve noticed is the people. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming. People make eye contact,…

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  • Planes, Passports, Bus Tickets & One Very Unfortunate Flight

    Well, I made it! Arrived safely in Asunción in the very early hours this morning after my little hop, skip and jump from Mexico via Colombia to Paraguay. Getting here wasn’t quite as straightforward as I’d hoped. Avianca has apparently introduced a new rule that passengers travelling to a country other than their country of…

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  • The girl in the little white uniform

    As I step away from the comfort and friendships of Mexico and begin a new chapter, I am looking forward to new adventures, discoveries and challenges. We all have dreams and bucket-list ambitions, but sometimes our greatest journey is finding the courage to face the fears that have followed us through life. At five years…

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  • From Sofia With Love… and a Suitcase Full of Memories

    Well… I’ve landed safely back in Mexico, but my heart is still doing a little wander through Sofia. I couldn’t resist sharing a few photos—because some places don’t quite let you leave properly, do they? Since setting off in September 2025, this journey has taken me through 10 countries (yes, ten… I’m still slightly in…

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  • Sofia: The Sparkling Icicle That Melted My Heart ❄️💙

    Sofia has felt like a sparkling icicle — something delicate and beautiful that, over time, softened into something even more meaningful. I feel incredibly grateful that Jane returned early from Egypt, giving me the chance to truly experience this city rather than just pass through it. It’s one of those unexpected moments that ends up…

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  • Tacos, Tough Kids and My Unexpected Gangster Reputation 🌮

    Three classes with the older kids, one translator by my side, and a backpack full of travel stories—what could possibly go wrong? Honestly, I had so much fun in every class… but the last group? They took things to another level. Apparently, riding a Honda Shadow through the Americas officially qualifies me as a gangster—and…

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  • The Littlest Taco Makers in Town

    Yesterday was all about the littlest legends in the kitchen—three cooking classes full of energy, curiosity, and a whole lot of messy fingers. Luckily, I had Nirvana by my side, helping translate and keep things (somewhat) on track since not all the kids spoke English. We had two large classes of six, which felt like…

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