I'm sharing my family's real experiences starting a new life in Uruguay, and please believe me when I tell you, not only am I learning a new language, I am learning a new EVERYTHING!

Aug 04, 2026
Turns out, the climate in Uruguay is a bit more variable than California's Central Coast.

Jul 26, 2026
Did you know the mail is handled differently everywhere? I did not.

Jul 09, 2026
When the sun is shining, you will find me hanging my laundry.

Jul 07, 2026
Alejandra, our nearby Uruguayan teacher, has become the perfect guide for our family—far beyond Spanish lessons. Her best advice: use your new language every day and keep a short Spanish journal about where you went, what you did, and how you felt.

Jun 28, 2026
I have moved dozens of times. Does that make me an expert? Maybe. What I can offer you from my experience moving in, around, and between five US states and into a new country is 3 tips...