About Us
Living abroad is not easy!
Everyone on our team understands that it is a way of life. We all love where we live so much we want to share all the other wonderful businesses settling here with you; with a focus on experiences to unwind, wellbeing and sustainable choices.
The Original Pair!
A married couple, with sales and digital backgrounds and a love for sustainability, both from Exeter, decided to take a leap of faith and start an adventure of a lifetime and in the charming town of Sant Pere de Ribes!
We brought together our expertise and love for this beautiful area to create Little Paper Towns.
We are all about connecting the dots, bridging the gap between businesses and residents who share a common dream: living a healthier and more sustainable life.
Little Paper Towns is focused on helping smaller businesses be seen by those who need them! Wanting to bring an easy-to-use platform, with no negative news, or politics, only good vibes! She also knew she didnāt want an overload of advertising, and annoying pop-up boxes, but the chance for businesses to advertise affordably, and update their listing as much or as little as they choose.
Simplicity, transparency and a level playing field for all local businesses and event organisers.
On a personal level, going through mid-life changes as a woman, we realised there was very little information easily available, so are keen to bring day retreats, news and support to those who need it.
So why not join us in this exciting adventure? Weād love to have you in our community!
About Katie
When I was younger, I grew up in Saudi Arabia as an expat child. Moving in multiple circles with individuals of various nationalities, I learned how to collaborate and make connections quickly.
After spending 22 years in the digital industry, I realised how chaotic the new-age digital world was becoming. I disliked all the advertisements and pop-up boxes on websites that made it more confusing for users.
My background in running a web design business also highlighted these frustrations when smaller businesses struggled to compete with larger companies in terms of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) and marketing budgets. Those with large marketing budgets and clout were dominating.
Well, buckle up because this story takes us on a bit of a detour!
My parents put their faith in a good old-fashioned pin-in-the-map approach and ended up near Girona, but letās not get into that whole saga.
We had our sights set on schools in bustling Barcelona, but it turns out my typing skills were more questionable than I thought and somehow we ended up checking out The Garraf area instead. And boy, are we glad we did!
We havenāt looked back, except to laugh at what could have been. Living in Sant Pere de Ribes has been an absolute game-changer for us, but let me tell you, navigating a new country and town came with its own set of challenges. Trying to get my business some Google love in a Spanish-speaking market? Social media? Finding health support?? Thatās where Little Paper Towns now comes in.
About Lisa
Director of New Lisa Life and Founder and Co-Creator of Equilibrium Fest SL
BA (Hons) Creative Arts / ABNLP, TLTĀ®A, ABH Certified Coach, Access Consciousness Bars and Body Process Facilitator / Movement Practitioner.
With a history in Arts, Creative Projects and Event Management, Lisa moved into the wellness sector and became a certified Coach and Practitioner of multiple healing modalities officially in 2017.
With a history in dance and music events as well as festivals and over 25 years leading workshops, Lisa has a passion for collaboration. She spoke at Dfes, Department for education and skills at Whitehall, UK Parliament in 2007 for Creative Partnerships on the Art of Collaboration. This continues to be a fundamental focus of her approach to work.
She has led and managed multiple Creative Projects and Equilibrium is a culmination and ongoing expansion of everything she believes in.
As a Coach and Therapist Lisa operates as New Lisa Life. Her focus is āItās all about Balanceā.
After experiencing burn-out around 2012, she completely changed her life and embarked upon a journey of self-discovery and healing.
With 15 years as a Professional Dance Practitioner and 15 years Kung Fu training, Lisa moved into Qigong and Tai Chi and developed her own Moving Meditation class. Since 2014 the class was known as Zenergize. At the age of 50, in keeping with her development, this combination class is now Flow Motion.
Lisa is a writer and regular contributor to the English pages of LāEco de Sitges. She is a Coach, Therapist, Retreat Leader and Event Organiser.
About The Name
About The Name
Remember the good old days when maps were our trusted companions?
There was something special about driving in the car with a big paper map on your lap, trying to figure out which way to go. Those days may be long gone, but we still hold a special place in our hearts for vintage and old-school ways.
For us, nothing beats the feeling of āunfoldingā a local map and exploring a new town for all those businesses without a shopfront.
Maps have always been an integral part of our lives, helping us navigate and find our way. Whether itās a mind map or a business plan, maps have always been there to guide us. Sadly, the beautiful paper maps are no longer around, although they will forever remain a cherished memory.
Nowadays, whilst moving towards a more eco-friendly world, we still rely on digital maps every day, especially when we relocate to a new town.
