I spent years believing my dream life was unrealistic… until 2017, when I finally worked up the courage to go after it. I quit my job, packed my bags (and my cat), and moved to Mexico to launch my writing career.
Now I’m sharing my experiences building a new life in Mexico, a thriving online business, and plenty of travel inspiration!
If you’ve been dreaming of quitting your job to travel or work online, stick around! I’ll be sharing my down-to-earth tips, anecdotes and experiences right here.
About a year and a half ago I was looking for a new hobby (and dreaming of quitting my job), when I was randomly inspired to (re)start this blog, Janine in the World. I’d always wanted to be writer, but had kind of pushed that dream aside after...
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A year ago yesterday I moved to Playa del Carmen, Mexico with 3 suitcases and my cat to start a new, location independent, lifestyle. Now that I’ve officially been doing this for a year it feels like the right time to share more about how the...
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Not only is Mexico’s culture very different from that of the United States or Canada, but it’s also very different from the many stereotypes floating around out there. My hope is that this post will debunk some of those stereotypes while communicating some of the more mundane, “good-to-knows” that are difficult to anticipate. Hopefully these tips for first timers in Mexico will help your vist go as smoothly as possible!
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When visiting Mexico, or any foreign country for that matter, managing money can be a bit confusing. These are all my best local insights on money-related matters!
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One of the qualities that makes Mexico so loveable is that it’s so easy to eat delicious food for very little money. Although, when visiting a resort town it can be a little trickier to find affordable places to eat on a budget. That said, it IS...
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You need these essential travel items in your life! These are the products I take with me on every single trip to help me save time, money, and, most importantly, space in my pack!
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