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Our Next Adventure

Our Next Adventure...

Uruguay has been our home for the past 16 months and we love it. Through the ups and downs of adjusting to life in a different culture, we have been truly fortunate to find ourselves in such a place. We are ready for a new adventure, most likely temporary but we don’t know....
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July 29th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

We’re Role Models!

We’re Role Mod...

Our downsizing/international living story is being featured on Make It And Mend It, a site based out of the UK that promotes living simply and smartly. We were thrilled when they approached us for our narrative and excited to be considered “role models”  for our lifestyle...
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May 19th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

One Year Ago Today

One Year Ago Today...

We arrived in Montevideo on March 26, 2009. What a year!! We’ve had the opportunity to explore so many corners of this great city.  We’ve learned more Spanish and met lots of wonderful people- both Uruguayos and extranjeros.  As many Uruguayos don’t seem to understand,...
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March 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Our Weekend on The Coast

Our Weekend on The C...

We had the most amazing time last weekend exploring the eastern coast of Uruguay. On Friday evening, we rented a car from Thrifty.  When considering the name, ironically, it was the most expensive portion of our road trip.  Vital, though, as you can’t really have a road trip...
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March 16th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Toddler Equipment

Toddler Equipment...

We have found that with baby stuff, having the proper equipment is essential, especially when traveling.  We wrote about our BabyEssentials list previously, but we have some revised observations now that we’re past the baby stage and have a very tall 2-year-old. Since we don’t...
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February 18th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Weekend Away

A Weekend Away...

We are planning to take a series of short road trips- just a long weekend each time to explore more of this great country. Having been to Colonia, Piriápolis and Punta del Este already, we’re looking towards the eastern coast before it gets cold and the interior with possible...
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February 8th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

Expat Turnover

Expat Turnover...

We have learned that not one, not two, but 7 families that we know in Montevideo will be leaving within the next 5 months.  Nearly all are leaving for work or educational opportunities, but some for a new adventure or economic reasons. Truth is, with inflation and the falling exchange...
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January 26th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

We’re Back!!

We’re Back!!...

We were in the USA for nearly four weeks for the holidays and had grand plans to keep writing, but alas the writing fell to the wayside. Our time with family and friends was all too short and we had to take advantage of every second.  After a glorious time celebrating a cold, snowy,...
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January 16th, 2010
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

“Going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo….”

“Going to the ...

(click to hear “Going To The Zoo” song by Raffi) We visited the Zoo in Montevideo in June (and again last weekend) and the Zoo in Piriápolis in August.  Both are great options but I highly advise that you visit now that we are in the warmer months! In Montevideo,...
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November 17th, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa

A Weekend in Buenos Aires

A Weekend in Buenos ...

We just spent a quick weekend in Buenos Aires, and it was a very nice change from everyday life in Montevideo. Since we’ve been there before and have already explored Recoleta and some of Palermo, a few highlights and notable details of this trip are: Buquebus: We took the...
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September 22nd, 2009
Posted by Lisa La Nasa