Love of Dogs, Growth and Life Outside Siargao with Alex Goldyn

For international residents who considered Siargao home, but were unable to return due to the country's lockdown — what is life like for them now? In this episode, we chat with Alex Goldyn, founder of Siargao's non-profit animal rescue organization, Puppy Puddle. Alex is of Polish descent, but has been living in the Philippines for 10 years and Siargao for five of those years. She's built a life here on the island and considered it her home. So when she left for a quick trip to the U.S. in the beginning of 2020, she never in her wildest dreams thought she'd ever be locked out, unable to return. Almost two years later, she still hasn't been back in the Philippines. In our first ever overseas episode via Skype, we talk to Alex about what that whole experience has been like, her own personal growth, lessons from her long-term relationship and, of course, that deep love for our dogs.