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Aug23No Comments
This has certainly been my experience. I’ve traveled all over Mexico for seven years and have lived there for 2-1/2 of those years. In all that time I’ve never had a problem
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Jul9No Comments
According to an article I just read, illegal immigration to the United States from Mexico has not only stopped, it’s actually starting to move in reverse. Why? Harsh border treatment is one reason, but another major reason is that Mexico is now a better place to live.
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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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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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May16
Fruit Vendor in La Paz, BCS, Mexico
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz, Mexico 2005; Tagged as: fruit vendor, fruta, jicama, jugo de limon, la paz bcs, lime, limon, manzana, melon, mexico, naranja, pina, sandiaNo CommentsThis 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.
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May14
Mexico Counters Violent Image with U.S. Ad Campaign
Filed under: Nathan's Travel Tips, Spanish; Tagged as: cartels, disinformation, drug cartels, drugs, mexico, travel, violenceNo Comments…WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mexico has launched an ad campaign to counter its image as a dangerous country and the negative impact on its vital tourist industry of U.S. travel alerts warning Americans of violence south of the border.
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Aug7
5 Best Kept Secrets About La Paz, BCS, Mexico
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: Baja California Sur, bcs, boardwalk, La Paz, malecon, mexico, sea of cortez, sunshine2 CommentsCurrently, 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.
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Apr2
Reflections on Life in Mexico
Filed under: Personal Thoughts; Tagged as: acclimatization, culture shock, ex patriates, expat, fmt, mexico, mexico travel. life in mexico, Spanish, sub tropicsNo CommentsWhat’s surprising is how ordinary life has become in Mexico. It simply means that where we are now is our life, transplanted to another place. What was once a novelty is now normal. Our everyday life is here and we now no longer think of it as “being on vacation,” or something to do for awhile until we return to “the real world.”
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Mar27
La Semana Santa (Holy Week) in Mexico
Filed under: Baja California Sur, La Paz; Tagged as: annoyances, dangers, holy week, la semana pasqua, la semana santa, mexico, noise, parties, trafficNo CommentsWell, 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.
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