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Why We Left the US and Moved to Mexico

December 18, 2018

I am so excited to share my story and although I’m sure this post might stir up some debate, I know many of you will share my feelings and hopefully gain some new perspective on…

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My favorite landscapes seem to be the ones where tropical jungle meets the sea. Nothing feels more exciting than driving through lush forest until you get a view of blue ocean peaking through. I got to visit Hawaii for the third time in two years for some commercial work and the nature here never ceases to amaze me. I think Oahu might be my favorite island, what’s your favorite or which do you want to visit most? 🏝

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As you make little choices throughout your day, make this your daily reminder ❤️ I’ve been working hard creating a set of inspiring and meaningful art and illustrations for you guys, and I’m going to be putting up a little shop soon! 🙈 I can’t wait to share with you guys what I’ve been working on! ✨

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Remembering today that just about 4 years ago I started this travel blog and the wild adventure that it would lead to. Hard to believe that 4 years ago I had a dream of sharing these amazing experiences abroad with you all so you can be inspired to step outside your comfort zone and see the world for yourself. My heart for this blog has always been to help open people’s minds and hearts to the things you don’t understand, so that you may experience beautiful people and experiences that would shape you into the person you are meant to become.

It’s never been about just traveling because it’s “cool”, but because I believe travel is the best teacher. It shows you that people around the world aren’t all that different from you, and they are definitely not scary. That there is so much to learn from other cultures who are living a more slow and simple life, which I believe is the way we were designed to live. And most importantly, I wanted to be an example that you don’t have to have a lot of money to travel - ANYONE can do it if you make it a priority.
Thank you so much to all of you who have continually supported me over these 4 years and continually share about me with your friends, read and use my guides, and encourage me to keep believing in myself. Your support makes it all worth it, and I’m so honored to have inspired so many of you to step outside your comfort zone and travel to new places.
Swipe for some photos of the early days! If any of you were inspired to go on a trip because of my blog, I’d love to hear the story in the comments and see where you guys all went!! And who has been following along since the Sunny Traveler days?! ☺️👇🏼

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One of my favorite quotes by @stevenfurtick. This is what it’s all about... God is about relationship, not control. He didn’t create us to blindly follow but to get our hands and feet dirty and partner with Him to do good works. That’s what love is - giving the other the freedom to choose, but pushing them to be who they were designed to be - carriers of light. ✨

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Floating through a scene from a fairytale book, a walled city surrounded by deep blue waters and mountains as far as the eye can see. As you walk there are tiny openings that lead to hidden cafes and bars on the side of the cliff, with the waves crashing below. To think what it would be like to have lived here hundreds of years ago. Dubrovnik has a special kind of magic ❤️✨

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Hidalgo, Mexico 🇲🇽✨ 4 hours outside of Mexico City in what seems to be the middle of nowhere, you’ll find a magical place called Las Grutas Tolantongo. Thermal springs heated by a volcano meet icy blue water due to mineral salts, making a natural match made in heaven 😍 Though this place is not the easiest to get to and you’ll have to hop on a dirt road the last stretch of the way, this place gets PACKED with local tourists on the weekends! We arrived late at night on a Sunday and woke up at 6am on Monday to beat the crowds and got to enjoy these magical hot pools almost to ourselves ✨ Even though most people only know about the hot pools, there is actually an entire park where you can enjoy the thermal waters in the blue river and one of the COOLEST caves I’ve ever been in that has a hot waterfall gushing through it! 🤯

This was one of those places that was even better in real life and it’s a place you have to experience for yourself to see how amazing it truly is! It’s often the off the beaten path places that are the most special after all ☺️ Tag in the comments who you would want to go here with! 👇🏼

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Jesus didn’t have 100 close friends, he only had 12. And only 3 who knew everything. Plenty wanted to follow him and be “in his circle”, but he was wise with who he allowed into his life; each had a purpose.

We often fill our lives with what I call “convenience friendships”, aka the people who are available, fun, and keep us entertained. But when you choose friends who are in it for the long-haul and will stick around when it’s no longer convenient, you’ve found someone who will make you better and not keep you stuck. So ask yourself: do my friends make me better?

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Happy Birthday @itsmarcoandres!! 2 years around the world with you has been the biggest blessing. From van life to island hopping in the Philippines, playing in the waves of Puerto Escondido and trekking to Machu Picchu. From packing our bags and moving to Mexico and adopting our first (fur) baby, our life has been nothing short of an adventure. And there’s no one else I’d rather do this crazy life with than you! Thank you for being the best husband and my partner in work and life, cheers to 24 and adding more stamps to our passport this year! I love you 😘 Go tell him happy birthday!

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expat in mexico

Why We Left the US and Moved to Mexico

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