After my first month living in Mexico, still full of anticipation and excitement, I wrote a post about why I moved to Mexico. Now that I am closing in on my tenth month (how is that even possible?) of living in this scenic, diverse, and sometimes maddening country, it's time to share what living in … Continue reading Living in Mexico Expectation vs. Reality
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5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Oaxaca de Juárez
Mention Oaxaca to anyone who has been and you will get a similar reaction, one of admiration, nostalgia and affection. Oaxaca has long been on my bucket list of Mexico destinations, and upon arriving in the capital city of Oaxaca de Juárez, I fell hard and fast for this authentic and culturally rich city. Here … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Oaxaca de Juárez
Reflections on my first months in Mexico
On the first day of the new year, and the first day of my sixth month living in Mexico, I pulled a cookie sheet out of the oven and burst into tears. "Why are you crying? They're just cookies." My husband was perplexed. "Just leave me alone!" I wailed dramatically. Of course, the tears weren't … Continue reading Reflections on my first months in Mexico
Why I Moved to Mexico
After years of talking about living abroad, my husband and I finally took the plunge. We found jobs teaching for an American school, sold our house, and drove with our dog from Nevada to Hidalgo, Mexico. I was recently asked by someone originally from Nigeria why I moved to Mexico when so many people around … Continue reading Why I Moved to Mexico
Boca de Tomatlán, Mexico Day Trip
Just south of Puerto Vallarta, the bustling fishing village of Boca de Tomatlán, or Boca, is an easy and worthwhile day trip. Located at the mouth of the Horcones River where the river empties into the sea, the town is part of a unique river canyon ecosystem that supports rare flora and fauna such as … Continue reading Boca de Tomatlán, Mexico Day Trip
Puerto Vallarta Outside the All-Inclusive
On the Pacific Coast of Mexico, Puerto Vallarta attracts millions of tourists yearly. Located only 4 hours from Guadalajara, this resort town is a popular getaway from the central mountains, its airport saw 5 million visitors in 2019, and cruise ship passengers topped out at over 400,000. Its popularity as a tourist destination is precisely … Continue reading Puerto Vallarta Outside the All-Inclusive
Bacalar, Mexico Unpacked
Near the borders of Belize and Guatemala the small town of Bacalar sits on the shores of a lagoon reflecting seven striking colors of blue, turquoise and every color in between. Bacalar is the perfect place to kick back and relax in a hammock suspended over the Laguna Bacalar's transparent waters. Yet this Pueblo Mágico, … Continue reading Bacalar, Mexico Unpacked
Dive into Bacalar’s Lake of Seven Colors
The Bacalar Lagoon, also known as the Lake of Seven Colors, is the biological marvel of Mexico's Riviera Maya. The shifting azure colors of the lagoon invite you to explore its many channels and islands or simply spend a day lounging in a hammock over its calm waters. The ever-changing shades of the lagoon vary … Continue reading Dive into Bacalar’s Lake of Seven Colors
Baja Bound- San Felipe Road Trip
The Malecón in San Felipe offers sweeping views of the Sea of Cortez and desert mountain coastline. Miles of rugged desert stretches between the bustling tourist towns of the Baja peninsula's northern Pacific coast and the glamorous resorts of Cabo to the south. In between, the isolated pueblos along cactus lined highways spanning the 800 … Continue reading Baja Bound- San Felipe Road Trip
Cabo Outside the All-inclusive
Over 35 million Americans visited Mexico in 2018, yet few venture outside of Mexico's resorts. I can certainly appreciate the allure of lounging poolside, margarita in hand, not a care in the world. However, limiting yourself to the confines of the resort walls is like limiting yourself to one type of taco. Why stick to … Continue reading Cabo Outside the All-inclusive
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