Welcome to my world of adventure and possibilities! I'm Marisa Hoskins, a perpetually curious Canadian who has traversed the globe, living in several countries and exploring over 30. My expat journey began I lived in Spain when I was 18 for a summer. This sparked a thirst for adventure and exploration that eventually led to me moving to Asia, where I lived for eight years across Thailand, China, and Hong Kong. During this time, I immersed myself in diverse cultures, learned some awesome new cooking techniques, and embraced the challenges and joys of being an expat—also alongside my two gorgeous dogs who have been my companions since living in Hong Kong.

After a transformative decade focused on travel, adventure and living abroad, I returned to Canada, where I founded Puppy Gang Fresh Foods, a human-grade dog food company, built it from the ground up and eventually sold it. Building, scaling and selling my own company taught me a lot about entrepreneurship, but it also showed me the downsides of relentless hustle culture.

I’ve been longing for a change and yearning to reconnect with the slower pace of life I cherished in Thailand. So, I’ve decided it's time to move back and resume the expat life that once brought me so much joy. Through my blog, YouTube channel, and social media, I aim to inspire you to pursue your dreams and live life on your own terms—even if it goes against the grain. From practical advice on moving abroad with pets to sharing my daily life and adventures, I hope to empower you to make those bold choices that lead to true happiness and fulfillment.