Joy and Journey
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USA

Planning My First International Trip of 2019: San Diego, California

Planning My First International Trip of 2019: San Diego, California

By the time my next trip comes around, I’ll have gone six months without any international travel (and to be honest, without much domestic travel, either). This is, by far, my longest stint of staying…

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Mexico

How to Visit Uxmal from Merida

How to Visit Uxmal from Merida

Skip Chichen Itza and head straight for Uxmal!

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Mexico

10 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Merida, Mexico

10 Best Restaurants for Vegetarians in Merida, Mexico

Merida offers vegetarian options for everything from Mexican food to traditional Yucatan fare to Israeli and Peruvian cuisine and more!

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Mexico

My Sixth Mexico Move and A Short Blogging Hiatus

My Sixth Mexico Move and A Short Blogging Hiatus

A “what not to do” explanation of our first rental experience in Puerto Vallarta.

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Mexico

Experiencing Day of the Dead in Mexico City in 2018

Experiencing Day of the Dead in Mexico City in 2018

The dates and times for the best events for Day of the Dead 2018 in Mexico City.

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Mexico

Everything You Need to Know About Experiencing Day of the Dead in Mixquic

Everything You Need to Know About Experiencing Day of the Dead in Mixquic

Day of the Dead is best experienced in San Andres Mixquic, Mexico. Here’s how to do it!

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Mexico

6 Reasons Mixquic is the Best Place to Experience Day of the Dead in Mexico

6 Reasons Mixquic is the Best Place to Experience Day of the Dead in Mexico

Thinking of coming to Mexico for Day of the Dead? San Andres Mixquic is where you should go if you want to be based in Mexico City!

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Mexico

What You Need to Know About Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

What You Need to Know About Day of the Dead in Oaxaca, Mexico

Is Oaxaca the ultimate place to experience Day of the Dead in Mexico?

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Mexico

10 Things I Loved About Merida

10 Things I Loved About Merida

Get your daily dose of Chaya and then stuff yourself with salbuches!

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Mexico

14 Things Do When It Rains in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: How to Make the Most of Low Season

14 Things Do When It Rains in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico: How to Make the Most of Low Season

When the rain does inevitably, eventually fall, even sometimes during the day: have no fear! There’s still so much to do here in Puerto Vallarta when it rains!

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