Move to Mexico From Canada or the USA So you are a retired couple, baby boomers, single female or male looking to retire at some point and you want a place in the sun but you think …
Dia de los Muertos Calavera The Day of the Dead in Mexico There is a long tradition of art depicting skeletons in Mexico. Calaveras means skulls and by extension of course skeletons. Dia De Los Muertos is not …
Things to do in Merida Mexico Many folks are scared stiff when you mention travelling to Mexico or living in Mexico and there are cities where you just don't want to go but I would encourage …
Playing in Playa del Carmen and a review of the Wyndham Maya Hotel Playa del Carmen, Mexico can be a tad confusing particularly when you drive to it as opposed to flying in. There is Playa del …
Navigating the Lucas Galvez Market, Merida Looking for something to do in Merida that's a little off the beaten path? Look no further than a great tour of the Lucas Galvez market in Merida Centro in …
Chuburna Living the Ex-Pat Life in Mexico Chuburna is located on the northern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, right beside Chelem and pretty much the farthest village from Progreso (by literally about a 20-minute car ride). …
The Best Brunch in Tulum at El Pez As expats living and housesitting in the Yucatan (but gulf side) we decided to take a weekend break and head to the Caribbean Coast of Playa del Carmen …
Santa Lucia Parque: What to see, do and eat Santa Lucia Parque is a little gem of a square in Merida Mexico. A favourite place for natives and expats to hang out the Parque is shaded …
Tips for living in the Yucatan Helpful tips for living in the Yucatan. We lived on the Gulfside of the Yucatan for a year in a little fishing village called Chelem. You should also know that Yucatecan …
CHICXULUB MEXICO Want to retire to Mexico? Can't decide where you should live?Well, Chicxulub (Chick-shoo-loob) is one of those virtually unknown spots for a safe retirement in Mexico. It is one of the best places in Mexico for …
Mercados & Farmer's Markets in the Yucatan I do love a good Farmer's Market and while we are not spoiled for choice here in the Yucatan, Mexico we are seeing more and more mercados and farmers …
Tips on Buying a Mexican Hammock Mexico is famous for its hammocks and in particular Maya hammocks are some of the best in the world. I took lessons on hammock making and here are my best …
The Legend of the Mayan Aluxes The little people of Mexico The Mayan Legend of the Alux (aloosh). The world is full of myths and legends and many countries have an ongoing belief in a little person …
