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 …
Crickets, Sunsets, and Surprises: My Mother-in-Law’s Unforgettable Mazatlán Adventure
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Lost Wallet in Chapala, México
Guadalajara, México, has been fun, but it’s really just a jumping off point for even better places. Before coming all this way from Seattle, I …
From the USA to México
Santa Marta, Colombia, was going to be my next stop. That was if I didn’t go visit my fabulous friends in Thailand. I had places …
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 …
Urgent Dentistry in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
For those of you who know me, I smile a lot. I’m very proud of my teeth and I try to take considerable care of …
Semana Santa in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
People are so nice around here! I’m making the long walk to the grocery store when it starts just dumping rain. I’m soaking wet and …
Playa Bonita Family-Style, Dominican Republic
My apartment in Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic is so crazy close to Playa Bonita (Beautiful Beach) but, unfortunately, the new complex that I’m staying in …
Critters of Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic
Critters! Critters! Critters! I really love all kinds of animals. While staying in the city of Playa del Carmen, México, I missed out on a …