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Renewing My Mexico Temporary Residency
My Temporary Resident Card was set to expire, so I needed to come back to Puerto Vallarta and renew it. I was hoping the process would be more straightforward this time since it was just a renewal, so I tried to do it all myself. Unfortunately, it wasn’t so simple. What I Learned The following…
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Tulum
Tulum, a gem on the Yucatán Peninsula, is rapidly transforming from its hippy jungle hut roots into a more bustling destination. Despite the ongoing construction and the impending arrival of an international airport and the Maya Train, Tulum maintains its distinct charm, setting it apart from the likes of Playa del Carmen or Cancun. The…
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Oaxaca City
Rich in food, culture, and history, Oaxaca City is a wonderful place to visit. I was in town for 10 days leading up to the Day of the Dead, which is celebrated with great gusto here. The city is officially known as ‘Oaxaca de Juarez’, named in honor of Benito Juarez, one of the more…
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Monte Albán
If you find yourself in Oaxaca City, don’t miss a trip to Monte Albán. It’s a fascinating archaeological site, on par with Teotihuacan, set atop a hill with grand views of the surrounding countryside. About 25 minutes from the center of Oaxaca City, Monte Albán is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was established around…
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Cross Border Express (CBX) to Tijuana Airport
My first experience using the Cross Border Express (CBX) to go from San Diego to Tijuana airport, and my take is: CBX thumbs up, Mexicoach thumbs down. In my travels I have run into several people from San Diego who said that they often fly out of Tijuana airport rather than San Diego. The main…
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Santa Monica
The Beach Muscle Beach The Pier Around Ocean Avenue Around Town Temescal Canyon
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My Travel Speaker: The Sony SRS-XB13
When I first started traveling again this time around, I thought that bringing a speaker along would be a waste of space. After all, I had my trusty earbuds and could always play music on my laptop or TV, right? But on a long weekend in Cozumel a friend brought a small bluetooth speaker along,…
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Minneapolis
I have family near Minneapolis that I’ve been visiting once a year. My visits so far have been in June and September, when the weather is pleasant. During this last visit, I stayed a bit longer and rented an AirBnB for part of the time. I wanted to explore the city more and see what…
