Even waking up was exciting! We had a simple breakfast of lactose free coffee, yogurt, and granola. While the driving remained a stressful and uncomfortable part of this vacation, all my troubles were easily forgotten as we grabbed the snorkel … Continue reading Sea Turtles and Sinkholes Checked Off The Bucket List
We woke up from a refreshing night’s rest in our chic hotel room in Playa del Carmen. What a great location to celebrate turning 30 with your best friend! Though we had a bit of a disappointing breakfast, we had … Continue reading Renting a car in Playa & Ixmoja Pyramid
I landed in Cancún Airport, and I was immediately reminded of home (Florida, USA) as the sliding doors led me to a hot and humid, spring environment. “YYYYEEEESSSS!!!” Some girls exclaimed right behind me. They were probably coming from a … Continue reading Cancun Airport: watch out for the lies.
I fell in love with Puebla! I will not write a single downside to this city! If you have been following my blog in the last year, you know I had a rough start living in Mexico. But I love … Continue reading First Time Traveling in Mexico? Start with PUEBLA!
If I was one of those famous Instagrammers that get things for free, I would partner up with El Rollo waterpark in Morelos, Mexico. Bradley and I had a terrible mold situation in our studio apartment in Mexico City, so … Continue reading A Weekend in Cuernavaca, Mexico
“I hope the exit is joyful, and I hope never to return.” – Frida Kahlo Day of the Dead is one of the most well-known aspects of Mexican culture. I believe this was made even more mainstream after the James … Continue reading Day of the Dead
The thing to remember is that not every day is easy and not every day is hard. There are grays and there are opposites. There are all kinds of days. As a couple living abroad, we not only have to … Continue reading This is for the expat couple, struggling.
Living here has its beautiful perks. I wake up to the sound of birds chirping. It’s a Thursday, my day off. After indulging in over one hour of reading my favorite book, WILD by Cheryl Strayed, I hop out of … Continue reading This is home, for now.
Normally, I support local businesses by avoiding coming to big chain places, but today is not such day. Today I really want to feel a taste of American capitalism and come to Starbucks for a Pumpkin Latte. Pumpkin flavored food … Continue reading Let’s talk about money.
“If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.” – Fred DeVito I can’t help but feel that everything in life has to be done with a sense of joy, even the tedious things. I’ve got to have a sense … Continue reading An Ordinary Day In Mexico City
