In 2004, my husband (then boyfriend) Brian and I spent our humble life savings on an adventure around South America. We visited incredible beaches in Brazil, markets in Uruguay, wineries in Argentina, deserts in Bolivia and Inca sites in Peru.
At the time, I distinctly remember thinking how wonderful it would be to work online from anywhere, and stay on that magical continent indefinitely. But alas, the internet was only available via internet cafes and Zoom was a decade from release.
In the coming years, I landed myself a permanent teaching position at a college in Glasgow. The role offered . . .
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