Friends! It took me so long to make friends here in Playa del Carmen, México. Part of that is because it’s a city and you …
Making Friends in Playa!
The places we’ve gone.
Places
Colonoscopy in Playa del Carmen
My first colonoscopy was a disaster. I was in my early 30s and had been having explosive diarrhea off and on for a couple of …
Hurricane Ian in Playa del Carmen
Hurricane Season!!! I really should have been a storm chaser when I was younger and, therefore, less concerned about my mortality. Giant storms are both …
Three Months in Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen has been my home for the last three months, with a full three more to go. The time spent here has allowed …
Cenote Yax-kin Near Tulum, México
Finally! Finally made it to a cenote! I’ve been living in Playa del Carmen for over three months now and had failed to make it …
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo for One Week!
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 …
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 …