We had some initial confusion about FMM cards.
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How we communicate with family and friends while we travel
The travel lifestyle without ‘Ma Bell.’
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No more closets, heels or little black dresses
I can’t travel with a closet…
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The purge of ‘stuff’ for a new life of ‘slow travel’
Nearly ready to go with only the bare necessities.
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I’m in my spouse’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, for a good part of this summer, and there are a few culture shocks as I return […]
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Rent in Mahahual on the Caribbean Sea: $15 per day
Rent was roughly $15 a day.
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A trip to Xcalak, Mexico, in pictures
We went without a rental car.
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Best value meals under $6 in Mahahual, Mexico
Great food at great prices!
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5 neighborhoods of Mahahual, Mexico, a beautiful beach community
A neighborhood for every lifestyle.
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5 great reasons why Mahahual is better than Tulum
It’s more than money – it’s the happiness level and beauty of the place.
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Early retirement in Mahahual, Mexico, as monthly renters
What a typical day looks like in this beach town.
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Banco Chinchorro: A treasure trove of life on huge reef
This amazing corner of the earth is worth your time and money.
MoreAn injury settlement – Mexican style
The on-the-spot cash offer accepted on our travels.
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Campeche: Charming colonial city in Mexico worth a stay
Historic, beautiful and friendly, don’t miss this gem of a city.
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A $6 cure for a common female ailment.
MoreGreat budget hotel in Caye Caulker, Belize
Caye Caulker is expensive. This hotel is a good value option.
MoreGreat food on Caye Caulker for budget travelers
Where and how to find great food deals on an expensive island.
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5 tips & tour review for ATM Cave in Belize
An independent review with five useful tips.
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How to visit Tikal, Guatemala, without a guide or tour group
How we saw the famous site from $54 USD, from El Remate as a base.
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