Category: Expat Life

Random People Who Ring My Doorbell in Tarapoto, Pe...

Posted by Tony | Last updated Jun 10, 2018 | Published on Jan 3, 2018 | Expat Life | 6

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.

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How 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...

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Tarapoto 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...

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Spanish 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...

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Expat 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,...

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Renting 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...

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Does 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...

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Helping 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...

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Tarapoto 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...

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A 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...

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Back 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...

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Fire 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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