Let’s talk about the cost of living. When most people think of the cost of living in an area, they think about the prices of …
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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 …
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 …