Top 10 things to love about Puerto Escondido, Mexico
I bet this list will grow over the next six weeks.
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Art imitates life on statue tour in Puerto Vallarta
Man-of-War bird shits on peace, but I keep walking.
Exactly how to get to cool upriver waterfall in Yelapa
Walk through the jungle for a trip to paradise.
New eyeglasses in Mexico: I love them and I saved a ton of money
The glasses cost much less than what I paid in the U.S.
A pleasant month in Ajijic & Chapala, now we’re ready to move on
My overall opinion of the Ajijic and Chapala area: a month is about all I would want to stay – at this point in my life. My husband Tedly thinks I’d like this area more once I’m ready to stop traveling so much, and settle down. He’s probably right. For now, I’d rather move on. …
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‘Foco Tonal’ near Ajijic and Chapala: Spiritual vortex or tourist trap?
Here’s what we experienced at the mysterious spot.
Bicycle dangers in Ajijic and Chapala are real – we had crashes
A car hit my spouse; I went head-first over my handlebars.
Why Thermal Spa Tlalocan on Lake Chapala is a must-do
The best time to go to experience the special tubs.
Staying in Tijuana, Guadalajara and Ajijic on Lake Chapala
From the U.S. border to Mexico’s largest freshwater lake.
The purge of ‘stuff’ for a new life of ‘slow travel’
Nearly ready to go with only the bare necessities.
Culture shocks: Back to life in the U.S.
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 to the beat of American life on a semi-permanent basis after living abroad for 10 months. Toilet Paper & Tap Water Some things strike me as foreign, even though I’ve …
