From Snow to Sunshine: Our First Days in Puerto Vallarta

The snowy streets of Chicago behind us, two excited greyhounds in the backseat, and a six-month plan finally coming to life…

The first day in Puerto Vallarta felt surreal. Empty house. Ocean breeze. Unknown streets. And yet, somehow, everything whispered: This is home.

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Todd, our two greyhounds, and I loaded up the car, our luggage strapped to the roof, and began the adventure of a lifetime. Six months of planning, and one epic road trip later, we arrived at our new home.

April 2017:  A few months in, we taped a short interview giving a tour of our first Vallarta house rental. At this point, we were still newbies, and the house was mostly bare—but it captured the spirit of what we’d dreamed of.

Here’s what we discuss in the interview:

• Why we decided to move to Puerto Vallarta

• The risks of moving to Mexico

• Our vision for the style of our new home

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The House Tour:

• First Floor

• Second Floor

• Christmas 2017

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You may have seen us on House Hunters International—episode: Sweet Life in Puerto Vallarta.

But the real story isn’t on TV. It’s the thrill of stepping into the unknown, the first breath of salty ocean air as you open a new door, the laughter of your dogs exploring a sunlit yard, and the quiet moments when you realize—you’ve actually done it.

You didn’t just move. You leapt. You embraced a life filled with light, adventure, and possibility.

Find your inner movie star.

Kathleen Naomi