Wrapping Up Our Travel Season with a Trip to Oaxaca City
Our original plan was to make Huatulco our last travel destination of the season, but that all changed when we…
Our Adventures
Huatulco, Mexico: A Hidden Gem That’s Definitely Worth Visiting
Linda and I travel quite a bit during the low tourist season in Mexico — which begins around the last…
Beginning the Low Season With a Trip to Puebla, Mexico
Linda and I do most of our traveling within Mexico during the low season when the prices for lodging, tours…
Mexico Life: A Look at the Ductless Mini-Split A/C Units
When I woke up today, I didn’t think I would be writing a blog post about the ductless mini-split air…
Our Experience Taking a Car Ferry to Cozumel
Linda and I just returned from a relaxing week in Cozumel. This is the second time that we’ve been to…
My Experience Visiting an Orthopedist in Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Yesterday, I published an article for tourists about the different medical treatment options in Mexico called Visiting Mexico: What to…
Mexico: The Cost of Seeing a Specialist and Getting an MRI Without Insurance
If you’re a regular reader of the blog then you’re probably already aware that Linda has had a history of…
A Trip to the Physical Therapist in Mexico
Since many of our readers are interested in articles about the quality and cost of healthcare in Mexico, I decided…
Retired in Mexico: No Time for Rocking Chairs
If you’re a regular reader of the blog, you might remember that Linda and I spent the holidays back in…
Buying Property in Mexico: Evaluating Our Decision Two Years Later
Our original plan when we moved to the Riviera Maya in August of 2015 was to rent for the first…
Mexico: Our Experience Getting Our Water Heater Replaced
One night, Linda was taking a shower when the water suddenly ran cold. She yelled for me to check the…
The #1 Question That People Ask Us When They Meet Us
Due to the growing popularity of the blog, people often recognize us when we’re out in public and come over…
Living Near Cozumel Allows Us to See Old Friends
Linda and I first visited Mexico over 15 years ago on a cruise ship that docked in Cozumel, a small…
When People Assume I Can’t Speak Spanish
I already spoke Spanish fluently when my wife and I moved to Mexico in 2015, but since that ability is…
Why We Often Only Book One Night at All-Inclusive Resorts
One of the advantages of going to an all-inclusive resort is that it’s easy to stay on budget. You can…