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Jul11
The Alaska Airlines Drama: Resolution
Filed under: La Paz, Nathan's Travel Tips; Tagged as: alaska air line, compensation, fraud, misrepresentationNo CommentsIn my last article I was writing about the Alaska Airlines drama. As you can well imagine, I wasn’t impressed with the response, which seemed to only justify the deceptive practices, and to also place the onus on me. worse was the “compensation,” which I felt was both an insult and a joke. Shortly after [...]
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Jun4
The Farmer’s Market in La Paz
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: bread, farmer's market, jams, jellies, organic produce, pan d' les, vegetablesNo CommentsThe Farmer’s Market is a new event that began in La Paz in January and was originally on Madero and Cinco de Mayo.
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Jun3No Comments
These colorful plastic birds are a popular children’s toy in La Paz. In this case, I found a vendor outside of Aramburo, a popular grocery store. As you can hear, the sound is quite charming and engaging.
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Jun2
El Dia del Nino (Children’s Day)
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: bcs, children's day, el dia del nino, La Paz, mexicoNo CommentsSome video from Children’s Day. I thought it was an event for only a weekend, but it lasted much longer, going on for nearly two weeks and then some. If you have a child that loves rides, this is the place.
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Jun1
Champurrado (aka Atole)
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: atole, azucares, bebida, canela, champurrado, lecheNo CommentsThis hot, bubbling concoction is my favorite drink, known locally as: “Champurrado,” though on the mainland it’s also known as “Atole.” It’s made with the same corn mix as one would use for tortilla’s, though in this case it’s mixed with hot milk, cinnamon and sugar.
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May31
Music at Rancho Viejo Mariscos
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: bcs, La Paz, malecon, mexico, music, musica, rancho viejo mariscosNo CommentsRancho Viejo Mariscos is one of my favorite hangouts just east of the Malecon. With it’s multilayered decks, palapa’s and great view, it offers a variety of delicious seafood. In fact, the last couple times I was there, I shared a plate of ceviche (Mexican raw fish with lime juice) with my buddy Rick.
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May30
CheesySteaks
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz, Nathan's Travel Tips; Tagged as: carne asada, cheese steak, cheesesteak, La Paz, philadephia cheese steak, philly cheese steak1 CommentIf you love Philly Cheesesteaks and have a hankering for them in La Paz, you’ll love this new place, located in the Plaza Bonita on the corner of Guillermo Prieto and Ignacio Allende across the street from Los Magueyes Restaurant. Two blocks south of Nicholas Bravo Market.
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May24
Breakfast at Caprichos in La Paz, BCS, Mexico (Update)
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: caprichos, caprichos restaurant, classy italian food, el centro, La Paz, madero y 5 de mayo3 CommentsCapricho’s is one of my favorite restuarants in La Paz. It’s a classy Italian restaurant owned by Claude Vogel and his wife Celia. I met them both through my friend Dennis, who I met when I lived here last year.
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May23
Apartment Rentals in La Paz (and Other Parts of Mexico)
Filed under: La Paz, Nathan's Travel Tips; Tagged as: apartments, casas, departamentos, houses, rentals, vacation rentalsNo CommentsI wanted to write a bit more about this since many people are looking for rentals. Generally, when I want to rent an apartment I use one or a combination of the following methods. 1. I get a cheap hotel in the place for a few days and start looking around once I arrive. I [...]
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May20
Scenes of Balandra Beach, 30 Minutes North of La Paz
Filed under: Driving the Baja California Highway, La Paz; Tagged as: Baja California Sur, Balandra, beach, La Paz, playa, tecoloteNo CommentsThis 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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