Hello, global wanderers and armchair travelers alike! 🎧
This week on the Almost Local Podcast, I chat with Ines—a globetrotter whose story could easily be its own film. Instead, you get the unfiltered, heartwarming version: a story of resilience, connection, and finding “home” when home is in more than one place.
3 Lessons for Life Abroad
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Living abroad is no ordinary feat. From choosing a new place to call home to navigating unfamiliar streets, expats and migrants like Ines carry lessons that resonate with anyone who’s ever lived between worlds. Here are three that stood out:
✨ Living Abroad Lesson #1: Open Up & Make Friends
“Just break your mindset,” Ines says, which was kind of my very first lesson of living abroad. In bustling Lima, eye contact felt intimidating. However, in the U.S., she discovered the joy of everyday exchanges—such as a simple chat in the park. The reminder? Openness creates connections where you least expect them.
🌍 Living Abroad Lesson #2: Keep the Connection Alive
“Although I’ve been in Utah, United States, for 13 years, a relatively long time, I nurture my Peruvian roots by visiting frequently and working to promote Peru’s natural beauty“. For her, having two homes means maintaining a connection between them.
Snowy mountains at sunrise, Utah, United States
💡 Living Abroad Lesson #3: Embrace the Unexpected
A worldwide pandemic while pregnant? Not exactly on anyone’s bucket list. Ines says, “I found solace in Utah’s landscapes and our trusty camper.” Life abroad means rolling with the punches—and sometimes parking a pop-up camper in your driveway!
From Alpacas to the Amazon
A cute alpaca from Peru.
Adjusting from sunny Peru to snowy Utah? Picture an alpaca learning to ski—adorable yet perplexing. But that’s precisely the beauty of her journey.
Perhaps the highlight of Ines’s lessons on navigating life abroad is connected to her work with Delfin Amazon Cruises. Guiding travelers through the Peruvian Amazon, spotting pink dolphins, and sharing Peruvian culture is more than just a job—it’s an adventure and a calling.
Listen to the Full Conversation
This blog only scratches the surface. Ines’s story is full of warmth, humor, and even a well-traveled teddy bear that’s seen more airports than some pilots.
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💬 Which of Ines’s lessons about navigating life abroad resonates most with you? Drop your thoughts in the comments—or share your own expat and migrant story. Your perspective might inspire our next guest!
Until next time, keep wandering and wondering. 🌍✨
xx Maria