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Shannon Donnelly

Deep Sea Scuba Diving—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Nov 8, 2016

Scuba diving is something I started doing about eight years ago. Mostly because I’ve always wanted to be a mermaid, but also because the allure of an underwater world is just too strong…
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Living Overseas

Common Caribbean Escapes for Expatriates

Shannon Donnelly Nov 8, 2016

Certain circumstances exist that can create subtle shifts in everyday attitude. Sometimes alterations take place over a number of years, and sometimes they can become clear in the blink…
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Living Overseas

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Nov 7, 2016

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land One thing I find fascinating about living in San Pedro, Belize is the endless opportunity for business and investment-related…
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Living Overseas

Boating to Bacalar Chico—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Nov 3, 2016

Boating to Bacalar Chico—Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I saw San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve, and a sweet little sliver of Mexico all from the vantage…
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Living Overseas

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination

Shannon Donnelly Nov 3, 2016

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination The Caribbean’s most mountainous island nation, Dominica is a place where people come to remember what holistic living is all about while…
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Living Overseas

The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Nov 1, 2016

The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land Many chocolate lovers, such as myself, might not realize that the dessert actually originates in Latin America. Indigenous…
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Living Overseas

The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Oct 19, 2016

The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land 5 AM. It’s still dark as I pull myself up out of my plush queen bed at the Grand Baymen Garden Resort. I get ready as quickly as…
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Living Overseas

Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Oct 18, 2016

Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land No matter the country, folks in almost every beach town across the world look forward to celebrating Sunday Funday. In…
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Living Overseas

Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Oct 15, 2016

Belize or Bust - Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I’m leaving North Carolina to live in Belize for three months. More specifically, on Belize’s largest atoll, Ambergris Caye. I’m…
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Living Overseas

South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Shannon Donnelly Oct 12, 2016

South of San Pedro - Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I pedaled my pretty pink beach cruiser out for a spin around the island. The first thing I learned is that cobblestone…
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Living Overseas

Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize

Shannon Donnelly Oct 11, 2016

Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize With sparkling turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs, and an abundance of underwater activity, Belize is home to some of the world’s most…
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