Hi, I’m Angie!
I’m half Mexican, half Venezuelan, and 100% American.
I left the US in 2014, and I learned quickly that “home” can be complicated concept. After 9 years in Denmark, Playa del Carmen became home.
I started this blog way back in 2015 and documented my life as preschool teacher while navigating non-EU residency. This silly little blog helped me discover my love of storytelling, and in 2021, I left the classroom to pursue a career as a freelance writer.
In 2023, I moved to Playa del Carmen to reconnect with my Mexican roots, be closer to my family, and finally put my Mexican citizenship to good use. Now, I’m exploring Mexico through the eyes of someone who is both local and a foreign remote worker (while still traveling).
One thing I’ll ever do is gatekeep. I love sharing all of the incredible places and experiences that Playa (and beyond) have to offer. If you love swimming in cenotes, sipping cocktails at beach clubs, visiting local festivals, or getting birria tacos from the truck on the corner, I’m your girl.
This blog has always been a place for me to write about my everyday adventures through the lenses of the multiple cultures that have shaped me (while also learning Spanish as a No Sabo Kid).
Welcome to my little slice of paradise!
Angie Americana 