My first colonoscopy was a disaster. I was in my early 30s and had been having explosive diarrhea off and on for a couple of …
Colonoscopy in Playa del Carmen
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Hurricane Ian in Playa del Carmen
Hurricane Season!!! I really should have been a storm chaser when I was younger and, therefore, less concerned about my mortality. Giant storms are both …
Cost of Living in Playa del Carmen
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 …
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 …
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo for One Week!
When a friend (who I met in Costa Rica!) invited me and another friend to stay at her apartment in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, I was so excited …
From Playa del Carmen to Ixtapa, México
Playa del Carmen for six months is kind of long time in one location. So when a friend texted from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo to invite me for …
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 …