Category: Expat Life
Random People Who Ring My Doorbell in Tarapoto, Peru
by Tony | Last updated Jun 10, 2018 | Published on Jan 3, 2018 | Expat Life | 6
So it’s time to rank the most annoying random people who ring my doorbell in Tarapoto, Peru, ranging from Mormons to people who think I fix fridges.
Read MoreHow to Cut Your Lawn With a Machete
by Tony | Last updated Dec 26, 2017 | Published on Oct 28, 2017 | Expat Life | 5
Howdy folks! Today we’re going to learn how to cut your lawn with a machete! Step 1: Pay...
Read MoreTarapoto Is Tomorrowland: Discuss
by Tony | Published on Aug 25, 2014 | Culture & Society, Expat Life | 8
“Tomorrowland” — scrawled on one of those concrete seating areas near the top of the steps...
Read MoreSpanish Sundays at Doña Zully
by Tony | Last updated Jul 9, 2014 | Published on Jun 23, 2014 | Expat Life, Food & Drink | 4
On the first Sunday of June, I was invited to attend the first “Spanish Sunday” at Doña Zully, a...
Read MoreExpat Nights at the Huascar Bar
by Tony | Last updated Jul 14, 2015 | Published on Apr 5, 2014 | Expat Life | 4
Update July 2015: due to the fact that most nights are now expat nights at Huascar Bar,...
Read MoreRenting Rooms, Apartments and Houses in Tarapoto
by Tony | Last updated Dec 26, 2017 | Published on Mar 12, 2014 | Culture & Society, Expat Life, Where to Stay | 8
Of all the Tarapoto-related emails I receive, the number one question is about long term...
Read MoreDoes Anyone Want a Puppy?
by Tony | Published on Nov 19, 2013 | Expat Life | 2
A couple of weeks ago, a guy came to our bar offering to sell my wife a puppy. She declined his...
Read MoreHelping the Abandoned Dogs of Tarapoto
by Tony | Last updated Jun 17, 2017 | Published on Nov 8, 2013 | Expat Life | 0
During one of my recent dog walking sessions, I came across a lady by the name of Sra. Gladys...
Read MoreTarapoto Calling
by Tony | Last updated Jun 17, 2017 | Published on Sep 21, 2013 | Expat Life | 6
This little blog has been sadly static since December 2012 due to various character flaws such as...
Read MoreA Quick Note About the End of the World
by Tony | Published on Dec 20, 2012 | Expat Life, News & Events | 7
According to a slightly stupid interpretation of the Mayan calendar, tomorrow is the end of the...
Read MoreBack in Tarapoto
by Tony | Published on Oct 11, 2012 | Expat Life, News & Events | 2
Yep, back in Peru after almost three months in the UK. It was the first time I’d been home for...
Read MoreFire in Tarapoto
by Tony | Published on May 18, 2012 | Expat Life, News & Events | 3
It’s been a hot, hot day here in Tarapoto. Two blocks down from the main square, things just got a...
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