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 …
Dry Season, Green Season, and Pura Vida Plumbing
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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 …
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, …
Cozumel Chaos: When Seas Get Rough and Paste Gets Grounded
Well, it’s been a long while since I physically ran for a plane. I travel a lot, so I’ve learned it’s better to be three …
Trading Cobblestones for Coastlines: My Guadalajara-Mazatlán Journey
You know I don’t stay put for too long and I really have been missing the ocean. However, before I get into all the juicy …
From The Dominican Republic to Portugal
What would travel be without some kind of ridiculous adventure to tell you all about? My trip from Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic, to Peniche, Portugal, …
Financial Adventures in the Tropics
Ugh… I’m not a fan of writing about finances but the name of this website includes the acronym of ‘FIRE’ which stands for ‘Financial Independence …
Six Months in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Bats! Bats! Bats! I could spend hours chatting with you all about bats. But I’ll control myself because I have all kinds of fun things …