This is one of the most important topics that comes up, because the Mexican system is quite different from that in the US or Canada. Brushing up on the rules before you travel could save you much heartache later. Read the rest of this entry »

When you drive south out of La Paz you’ll wind up on a long stretch of road for about 20 minutes or so. At around the 20 minute mark you’ll come to a fork in the road. If you go to the right you’ll start driving towards Todos Santos. If you take the left turn option you’ll start driving towards the east side of the Baja, to a place known as the east cape. Read the rest of this entry »

After our abortive attempt to find and visit Costco, we returned again, determined to find the place. This time, we asked for directions. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a news article that just came in today. For those of you who want to visit Mexico, insurance is a necessity. Before you come to Mexico you must buy Mexican vehicle insurance: The reason why is this: insurance from the United States or Canada isn’t valid in Mexico. Read the rest of this entry »

After a stretch of five months I decided to drive back to Victoria, B.C. Canada. And for those of you who may be wondering, I have a 1989 Nissan Sentra hatchback, which is in good condition (no, it’s not for sale). After a bit of maintenance I was ready for my trip and I left in the early morning of May 25th, for what I’d hoped would be a three day trip.

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When you come to Mexico, it’s important to have valid Mexican insurance and a driver’s license from your country and to keep both with you when you drive. Read the rest of this entry »

This is one of my favorite beaches. And as you look at the video, you’ll see why. Balandra is just a short distance away from another excellent beach, Tecolote.
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In this video are scenes from one of my favorite local hangouts, El Triunfo. Many years ago it was a mining town but all of that was shut down in the 1920′s, if my information is correct. Read the rest of this entry »

At the moment, we’ve parked our butts in the 7 Crown Hotel in La Paz. First off, I wouldn’t recommend this place, mostly because we got a smoking room, even after clearly asking for a non-smoking room.
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The economy in Mexico has taken a huge hit, from what I can see in Loreto. There were hardly any tourists on the street and this was on the waterfront in one of the most desirable areas of town. Read the rest of this entry »