A VERY Exciting (and Surprising) Flight to La Paz

An empty row to ourselves is usually the best news I can hope for on a flight (still waiting on a random upgrade!), but this particular flight held the sweetest surprise of all.

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Extranjera Update: February 2022 (ALL Over Jalisco and Nayarit and Mexico City)

Jo the Van finally finished and we took off on a cross-Mexico roadtrip.

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Buying Land in Baja: Part One

Taking the first few (mis)steps in our journey to buy land in Baja California Sur…

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Where to Sleep at the Mexico City Airport

Have to overnight at the MEX airport? Here are your options.

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14 Things to 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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What You Need to Know About Low Season in Puerto Vallarta

Debating a visit to Vallarta in low season? Here’s what you need to know!

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How I Stay Safe in Mexico

One of the most common questions I get asked about my life in Mexico is how I stay safe.

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How to Visit Uxmal from Merida

Skip Chichen Itza and head straight for Uxmal!

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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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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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