Lifestyle

I like to pretend that things just kind of happen to me.  “And next thing I knew,” I tell people. “I was living in Mexico.” I say the words, “in Mexico,” with a bit of an upswing for dramatic effect and pause to wait for them to react. I expect people to say things like, “Wow, that’s crazy.” “Awesome story.” “Amazing!” Usually they...

For several years on Thanksgiving and other holiday events, my husband would cook the Turkey on the grill. He had a couple of lessons learned, but ultimately it would come out juicy and delicious. I watched as he did hours of research, experimented with different methods of cooking and immersed himself for an entire day in the process. I made sides and other dishes, helped him if he needed it and most...

Featuring Annie McDonald, episode 2 Annie's Story Meet Annie McDonald, originally from Calgary, Alberta who expatriated to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico almost one year ago. Annie’s story is a unique one because she joined forces with her ex, traveling and living together for ten months with their then 3-year-old son to make it here. Despite all of the challenges that presented themselves...

The rich tapestry of cultural heritage and traditions is often celebrated across different parts of the world. One such celebration that exudes vibrancy and warmth is the “Day of the Dead” or “Dia de los Muertos.” Stemming from ancient indigenous Mexican rituals and merged with Catholic traditions, this two-day festivity, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, is a poignant yet joyful commemoration...

Riviera Nayarit stretches along Mexico’s Pacific coastline for almost 180 miles (289 km).  Along this land, there are dozens of small fishing villages lining the coast. While ‘La Cruz de Huanacaxtle’ (La Cruz) is among these coastal communities, its location is anything but remote.  La Cruz is situated just 16 miles (25 km) north of the International Puerto Vallarta airport and 12...

As both a Sagittarius and a millennial, I am predisposed to wander the world. When I was young, I focused on saving up as much money as possible every time I had a stable income, so I could pack up and take off, hopefully indefinitely, which I eventually did. A lot of people also have this fantasy when they’re young, but as they get older, it tends to fade into the backdrop as responsibilities,...

While retiring in Mexico may seem like an attractive option from afar, actually  pulling the trigger is more complicated. Periods of transformation aren’t always comfortable or easy even if they lead to an improved quality of life. In physics, the Law of Conservation of Momentum explains that an object in motion will stay in motion unless otherwise acted on by an external force. Energy moves in a...