When a friend (who I met in Costa Rica!) invited me and another friend to stay at her apartment in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, I was so excited …
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo for One Week!
From Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa, México
Playa del Carmen for six months is kind of long time in one location. So when a friend texted from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo to invite me for …
Cemetery in Playa del Carmen
Cemeteries are some of the most fascinating places to visit when traveling. It’s interesting to find out how a culture honors their dead. Some customs …
Whale-Shark Tour Round Two!
Remember that story I told you about the whale-shark tour a friend and I took when I first got to Playa del Carmen, México? The …
Tulum Mayan Ruins
When friends are in town, you have to do all the things! This is what I had been waiting and researching for. When you live …
Mayan Ruins in Playa del Carmen
There are Mayan Ruins in Playa del Carmen, and you can see them for free. However, it’s a bit tricky to get to them. I …
Honeymoon’s Over in Playa
OMG! I originally wrote this post in a kind of funk. But today I went to the beach in Playa del Carmen and it was …
Living Without a Car
Well, I have been living comfortably without a vehicle for five months now. This is the first time I have not had any access to …
Critters of Playa del Carmen
Most of you who know me realize that my favorite part of travel is seeing all the critters. I love all kinds of creatures (except …
Three Weeks in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen, México has been my home for just over three weeks now. For those of you who don’t know, Playa is just south …