Mention Revenue Canada or the Canada Revenue Agency to many a Canadian and you’ll get a blank stare, a shocked look or a mask of fear. Many Canadians are terrified of this government agency and with good reason.

The Farmer’s Market is a new event that began in La Paz in January and was originally on Madero and Cinco de Mayo.

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.

Some 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.

This 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.

Rancho 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.

If 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.

In an earlier article, I spoke about how to avoid getting sick in Mexico and I wanted to update that article with a few quick tips.

This is something that just happened to me this morning, on a flight with Alaska. It began when I called Alaska to upgrade my ticket and found out I couldn’t afford the change. Then, guess what I found out? My flight isn’t direct from San Jose to Seattle, despite what I saw on their web [...]

Capricho’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.