Budget slow travelers in early retirement
Budget slow travelers in early retirement
(Note: in the year Ellen had this infection, dozens of people in Tulum suffered from Chikungunya – a mosquito virus.) Incredible chills shook me so violently I must’ve looked like I was transforming into one of the scary zombies from ’28 Days Later.’ But there was no one in the room to see – just […]
Zika, Chikungunya, Dengue, Malaria: Which one do I have? Read More »
No more down the middle – this is how I really feel.
The coming out of a journalist Read More »
Ellen’s mom & dad visit her in Mexico.
How I almost missed sharing the wonder of a foreign country Read More »
There are four areas tourists consider “Tulum.” First, there are the ruins on the sea. This is what Tulum was initially known for by the tourists. You have seen this image all over on travel advertisements and vacation photos on social media. Next, there is Tulum Pueblo. This is the town, further south on Highway
Four “Tulums” – which one is the real one? Read More »
Plastic garbage is entwined in sargassum seaweed for miles.
Ocean vomits trash onto Tulum’s beaches Read More »
Consumerism is life-time trap, says this former president.
“Life only gets shorter…” Read More »
On a break from the constant rain of the last few days, I set off for a wet ride to the beach. The bike path from town was mostly clear, but there were a few flooded spots. No matter. All things considered, it was a fantastic ride. It was cool for a change. At the
Getting my head out of the sand Read More »
Good sunblock, a Turkish towel, and skip the thongs. These are a few tips for comfort living overseas – read more here!
Tips for living overseas on a budget, and in comfort Read More »
I finally made it to El Fogon in Playa del Carmen last night when I went north to visit friends. The place is said to have the best tacos around. As many times as I’ve been to PDC over the years, I had never gone. It was a Sunday night still in low season, so
El Fogon in Playa del Carmen Read More »
So what the hell do I do all day while living unemployed in Tulum?
News life vs. beach life Read More »
When there is a power outage in the states, it’s breaking news. People freak out. They sweat. They can’t run the dishwasher or do laundry. News crews roll out in the live truck, powered by a generator, to broadcast to homes with no juice. Here in Tulum, outages are accepted as a part of life,
Juiced up on patience Read More »
My parents taught me early on: never, ever knock someone’s home. Dad stressed that as he dropped me and my sister off at a home where we could be looked after while he and mom worked. We started going there when I was about eight years old, my sister about five. The house was lived
On a bike ride around Tulum last Sunday evening, I stopped at churches to listen to people celebrate faith in God. One church had a lot of singing and dancing and happy, loud celebrating. I could hear the song down then street because the speakers sent the music through the quiet night air. Another church
Celebrating God in Tulum Read More »
A woman offered to clean my apartment for a reasonable price. She was sitting on the curb in front of my apartment building in Tulum, where the trash can is kept chained up. I didn’t know what she was trying to say. She kept saying “limpieza” and I hadn’t learned yet that’s the Spanish word
The woman sitting on my curb, looking for work Read More »
A trip to Tulum in September can save money, because that’s “off season” for that part of Mexico. It is ridiculously hot and humid in the summer, and some of the rainy days in September and October can last days – literally – several days straight. However, the trade-off is more money in your pocket
Top 5 things to know about Tulum in September Read More »
