Shannon Donnelly, Author at Escape Artist

United Kingdom

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination

Why Dominica Should Be Your Next Destination The Caribbean’s most mountainous island nation, Dominica is a place where people come to remember what holistic living is all about while experiencing…

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Belize

Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize

Top Five Scuba Spots in San Pedro, Belize With sparkling turquoise waters, colorful coral reefs, and an abundance of underwater activity, Belize is home to some of the world’s most…

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South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

South of San Pedro – Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I pedaled my pretty pink beach cruiser out for a spin around the island. The first thing…

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Belize

Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Belize or Bust – Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I’m leaving North Carolina to live in Belize for three months. More specifically, on Belize’s largest atoll, Ambergris…

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Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Sunday Funday with New Friends—Chronicles of Life in a New Land No matter the country, folks in almost every beach town across the world look forward to celebrating Sunday Funday.…

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The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

The Mennonite Market—Chronicles of Life in a New Land 5 AM. It’s still dark as I pull myself up out of my plush queen bed at the Grand Baymen Garden…

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Belize

The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

The Belize Chocolate Company—Chronicles of Life in a New Land Many chocolate lovers, such as myself, might not realize that the dessert actually originates in Latin America. Indigenous Indian groups…

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Boating to Bacalar Chico—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Boating to Bacalar Chico—Chronicles of Life in a New Land Today I saw San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve, and a sweet little sliver of Mexico all from…

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Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land

Island Education—Chronicles of Life in a New Land One thing I find fascinating about living in San Pedro, Belize is the endless opportunity for business and investment-related education. Originally, I…

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Common Caribbean Escapes for Expatriates

Certain circumstances exist that can create subtle shifts in everyday attitude. Sometimes alterations take place over a number of years, and sometimes they can become clear in the blink of…