My, oh, my… do I have a story for you! And it involves my passport. You know, that much needed document that allows me to …
From Globetrotter to Grounded: My Passport Renewal in Sámara
Concrete Jungle or Real Jungle in Sámara: Debating Crowds for Critters
Where would you rather live? In a metropolitan city or small tropical village? I struggle with this question often, so I kind of try to …
Dry Season, Green Season, and Pura Vida Plumbing
Let’s talk about water. Most humans enjoy being near large bodies of agua. I certainly do. That’s why coasts, islands, rivers, and lakes are so …
Mazatlán to Sámara: Airport Cafes, Ants, and Finding the Perfect Spot
For those of you who do not like bugs and other creepy crawlers, the tropics may not be for you. I’m a huge fan of …
Midnight in Mazatlán: Trading Tequila for Trunk Tamales
Let’s talk about food! You would never know it by looking at me, but I eat a lot. I love food and I want to …
Symphony of Shadows: A Mesmerizing Mazatlán Eclipse with an Orchestra Soundtrack
OMGah! OMGah! I’m going to make this short because I had an entirely different blog written, but then the Total Eclipse of the Sun happened …
An Early Bird’s Guide to Mazatlán’s El Faro
Real quick, do a google search on what to do in Mazatlán, México and you will find a ton of fun tours, boat trips, and …
Crickets, Sunsets, and Surprises: My Mother-in-Law’s Unforgettable Mazatlán Adventure
Oh, man! You know I love it when people come to visit me! I’m super lucky because my apartment in Mazatlán, México, surprisingly came with …
Chasing Mazatlan’s Carnaval Fireworks and the Nightlife that Wouldn’t Quit
Carnaval! Carnaval! Carnaval! This magic festival in Mazatlán, México, is one of the biggest in the world, with over 900,000 humans traveling here for the …
My Mazatlán Misadventures with Munching Minis and a Missing Flame
Mazatlán has really surprised me! It’s a much bigger city than I expected, but it feels very community centric. People say “Hola” on the regular, …