Skip to content

A Diplomat's Wife

life as an expat with two young children

You Are Here
  • Home
  • Amy
  • Page 4

Author: Amy

The Piñata Party
February 7, 2020July 6, 2020 Amy

The Piñata Party

Honduras

“Hit! Hit! Then lots of candy!” That’s how my wide eyed two-year-old described his first piñata experience. The traditional papier mâché piñata is very much

Read More
Teaching ESL in Honduras
September 8, 2019February 2, 2022 Amy

Teaching ESL in Honduras

Honduras, Teaching ESL

I am a primary school teacher by profession and fell into teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) by chance. My love of languages and

Read More
Speaking in Tongues
June 14, 2019February 2, 2022 Amy

Speaking in Tongues

Teaching ESL, Travel Central America

Since I can remember, I have been fascinated by how languages are learned. I studied Early Childhood Elementary Education at Concordia University in Montreal and

Read More
Sunset on a calm lake
June 7, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Sunset on a calm lake

Canada

World Environment Day was celebrated around the world on June 5th. This day reminded me of the beautiful sunset on a calm lake which we

Read More
Potty Mouth
May 29, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Potty Mouth

Honduras, Travel Central America

Here in Tegucigalpa, we have been battling digestive issues for the past few weeks. Such is the is the unglamorous side of living as a

Read More
Yolanda’s Salon – Beauty Conscious in Latin America
May 14, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Yolanda’s Salon – Beauty Conscious in Latin America

Honduras

Being an elementary school teacher, I am not one to dress up much for work. I own a few dresses and a couple (medium height)

Read More
La Caravana de Migrantes
April 20, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

La Caravana de Migrantes

Honduras

Our country of residence, Honduras, has been in the news lately regarding the “caravana de migrantes,” or in other words, the migrant caravan of people

Read More
Lost Carnet
April 12, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Lost Carnet

Honduras

  The other day, I misplaced an important piece of diplomatic identification which required I present a “denuncia” (complaint) at the local police station. I

Read More
Thoughts
April 11, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Thoughts

Honduras

4 mothers 4 three year olds 1 toddler 2 newborns trying to complete the daycare homework: make a hat out of recycled materials   paint

Read More
Travel tips for vacations with kids
February 7, 2019July 6, 2020 Amy

Travel tips for vacations with kids

Travel Central America

When traveling solo with two kids, less is best. Here are some of my essential packing tips.

Read More
« Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next »

About the author:

Amy is a mother of two young children, educator, and wife of a Canadian diplomat. She started writing about her adventures during their two year posting in Honduras and has not stopped since. Topics include travel adventures, honest teaching stories, and the ups and downs of family life. They are presently on their second posting - Barbados.

Subscribe to receive notice of a new post

Search by Category

  • Canada
  • Cuba
  • Honduras
  • Teaching ESL
  • The Caribbean
  • Travel Central America
All Right Reserved 2019
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Blog New by Candid Themes.