Kirsten Raccuia

Kirsten Raccuia is a seasoned expat who has called London, Brazil, South Africa, Malaysia, and Mexico home. Since 2013, Kirsten and her husband have embraced full-time expat life, starting in Penang, Malaysia, then moving to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. She began her writing career in Malaysia. Since then, she's contributed to International Living, BBC Travel, and Culture Trip.

She also runs Sand In My Curls, which provides an authentic look at what life is like as an expat, warts and all.

Kirsten's journey isn't about retiring overseas. It's about rewiring her life for new adventures, new friends and self-reinvention. She shares her experiences, humor and unique perspective, helping people through the exhilarating, sometimes challenging, path of living abroad. Her firsthand accounts provide the inspiration and practical advice you need, turning the dream of living internationally into a tangible reality.