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 …
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 …
Six Months in Playa del Carmen
Living in any one place for six entire months is both a really long time and way too short. It’s enough time to build up …
Todas Somos Catrinas in Playa del Carmen
My in-laws flew down to visit me in Playa del Carmen, México at the end of October specifically for the Todas Somos Catrinas (We are …
Isla de Cozumel, México
Yet another magical island close to Playa del Carmen that I have been trying to visit since moving here five months ago; Isla de Cozumel! …
Isla Mujeres, México
Oh, my gah! Oh, my gah! I finally made it to Isla Mujeres! Ever since I moved to Playa del Carmen five months ago, I …
Tulum Mayan Ruins Round Two
The Tulum Mayan Ruins are amazing and I highly recommend them if you are in the Playa del Carmen area. My in-laws are staying with …
Roommates in Playa
My in-laws are here living with me in Playa del Carmen, México for seventeen days!!! That’s a long time. Lucky for me, they are really …
Making Friends in Playa!
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 …