Vacation is the absolute worst time to get hurt! It’s made even worse when you get hurt on the first day of vacation. You’ve made …
Sámara Sun, Sand, and… Shattered Plans
Finding Paradise in Sámara: Dolphins, Waves, Friends & Exotic Flavors
My childhood BFF, her husband (plus their two newly minted adult children), and I have been talking and planning this trip to Costa Rica for …
From Globetrotter to Grounded: My Passport Renewal in Sámara
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 …
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 …