Life Abroad - Taste Travel Transform

Mexico City

Life-size skeleton mariachi statues, striking festive poses in a restaurant

Life Abroad | Finding Home | Food Adventures | Taste the World

Oaxaca Mexico Review: The Pros and Cons

Large pink and white “GUADALAJARA GUADALAJARA” sign in a public square with trees with a cathedral dome in the background.

Finding Home | Life Abroad | Planning / Logistics | Travel Tips

Guadalajara for Expats: My Honest Review After 4 Weeks of Scouting

Finding Home | Life Abroad | Planning / Logistics | Transformation

Moving Abroad Alone: When the Plan Changes but the Dream Lives On

A heart-shaped sculpture with the phrases "culture" and "love of Cuenca" at Plaza de San Sebastián, Cuenca, Ecuador

Travel Tips | Journeys | Life Abroad | Through My Lens

Moving Abroad Emotional Journey

Espumilla, a popular, traditional Ecuadorian street food. It’s meringue in an ice cream cone—yes, really!

Food Adventures | Life Abroad | Taste the World | Travel Tips

Where to Eat – Cuenca, Ecuador

Huge letters spelling “cuenca” with a young boy crouching in the letter A. The famous Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepcion is in the background.

Finding Home | Life Abroad | Travel Tips

Scouting Cuenca Ecuador

Palácio Nacional de Pena, Sintra Portugal

Finding Home | Planning / Logistics | Travel Tips

Scout Your Future Home Abroad Like a Boss: 10 Tips to Guide You

Buenos Aires skyline featuring Obelisco (Obelisk) landmark

Travel Tips | Creative Exploration | Food Adventures

Buenos Aires, Argentina: A Trip I Almost Didn’t Take

Hey, I'm Mel!

In 2021, I broke free from the 9-to-5 grind, sold my house, and set off on a journey to discover a new country to call home and a life overflowing with joy. I’m still on this quest, but I feel like I'm getting closer to my dream. Along the way, I’ve explored diverse cultures, savored delectable foods, and captured thousands of mouth-watering & breathtaking moments. I’ve learned that major life changes are messy and magical, and certainly not for the faint of heart.

If you're yearning to escape the daily routine, seeking a place with better weather (or better politics), or looking to experience the world through a creative and soulful lens, you're exactly where you need to be. Welcome to Taste Travel Transform!