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.

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. Now, the town is a shell of its former self with a population of 367 people. When you [...]

This is some video footage I shot of a fruit vendor in La Paz. The location is on Aquiles Serdan, roughly two blocks north of Nicholas Bravo.

This is a quick clip of one of the many colectivo (collective) buses that you can find in La Paz. Last winter I used them in combination with taxis. I’d walk into el centro on Aquiles Serdan (roughly 12 blocks south), then catch one of these buses going out to Wal-Mart (the fee was 8 [...]

This cute guy/mascot/puppet (Dr. Simi) is the symbol of Farmacias Similares a pharmacy that sells products similar to name brand pharmaceuticals, but for a lot less money. I just love the way he dances and you can find him at these pharmacies in different cities around Mexico. According to what I’ve heard, Dr. Simi is [...]

Right next door to La Fonda is another place called: “Americanos.” The couple that run the place are almost certainly Americans, though we haven’t asked to be sure. We saw this place one day and decided to check out the menu. We liked what we saw and promised we’d come back.

Hi All, Here’s some footage from the latest Carnaval in La Paz. Enjoy!

Currently, I live in La Paz, located on the south Baja California, in Mexico. Here are 5 secrets about La Paz and why you should make it your next travel destination.

Lately, I’ve been getting a message on my cell phone about registering my number, which has left me puzzled, especially since I registered my phone when I bought it.

Well, it’s that time of the year again, La Semana Santa and La Semana Pasqua, a.k.a. “Holy Week,” when all of Latin America is traveling. Got a favorite beach that’s nice and quiet most of the year ’round? Not this time. Chances are it will be choked with travelers from all over Mexico.