3 Years, 105 Airbnbs

Roaming the US and Mexico with a checked bag and a backpack

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  • Sayulita

    Sayulita

    My first time in Sayulita was a day trip from Puerto Vallarta with a friend. We walked over to Playa Las Cuevas (I recommend this), hung out at a beach club, and explored town for a bit. It was a fun introduction, but this time, I stayed for a full week in February, to get…

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  • Nayarit Gems: A Day Trip from Sayulita to Playa Los Venados, Lo de Marcos, and San Pancho

    Nayarit Gems: A Day Trip from Sayulita to Playa Los Venados, Lo de Marcos, and San Pancho

    In the time I’ve been coming to Puerto Vallarta, I’ve often heard people rave about San Pancho. The town of Lo de Marcos has also come up when reading about nice beaches in that area. I wanted to explore more of the Nayarit coast on this trip, and decided to take a scouting trip to…

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  • Where to Get an Exit Stamp at Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

    Where to Get an Exit Stamp at Mexico City International Airport (MEX)

    If you have temporary or permanent residency in Mexico, you might have heard conflicting advice about whether you need an exit stamp (sello de salida) when flying out of the country. I hadn’t worried about it too much—until an immigration officer in Monterrey made it clear that I should. “Where’s Your Exit Stamp?” The last…

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