Today marks the one year anniversary of my move to Mérida, Mexico. Moving to Mexico had been a dream of mine since 2006. I knew
Comision Federal de Electricidad or CFE is the government-owned energy company in Mexico. CFE is the only provider of energy for all of Mexico. Unfortunately,
Moving with your school-age children can be the experience of a lifetime, especially in a new environment. Learning a new language, a new culture, and
I use Amazon on a frequent basis because of the convenience. Actually, when I put my list of “must-haves” together for my upcoming move, Amazon
Driving in another country can be particularly daunting and you’ll find driving in Mérida will be quite different than driving in other parts of the
It’s hard and maybe even impossible to think about your demise and eventual death. But no one is immortal. Planning for what will happen when
Self-serve gas stations in Mérida and, for that matter Mexico are not common occurrences. As a matter of fact, I’ve yet to see a self-serve
Thousands of cenotes dot the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Unless you’ve traveled to the Riviera Maya or Yucatan Peninsula, you may not have heard about
Frequently, plants, seeds, and other agricultural items are not allowed when you enter a foreign country. But there’s more to it than just that. Bringing
Some over-the-counter medications commonly used in the U.S. are prohibited in Mexico. Specifically, ones that contain stimulants. Medication containing codeine are also prohibited. It is
Travelers all over the globe have access to a wonderful service called Airbnb. I use it on a regular basis and actually, it is now
For me, jewelry and accessorizing is just as important as my outfit. The extra finishing touches I add feel like frosting on a cake –
Growing up in West Texas, dust storms were common. Every spring the dust would roll in turning the sky orange, sticking to my lipstick and
49.6 million tourists visited Mexico in 2018 with the majority of them arriving via plane or car according to SECTUR, the Secretary of Tourism Mexico.
To go along with the question “Is Mexico safe?” I also want to tell you about the police in Mérida Mexico. One of the things
Right on time, heavy rainfall starts the last week of May and continues into the first part of June. This is also the hottest and
I was having a good-bye dinner with a long time friend just before my departure to Mérida Mexico. As our discussion drifted towards the pros
Traveling to Mexico for many, many years, without exception, each and every house I’ve rented or lived in has an army of teeny, tiny occupants.
Mosquitoes are everywhere with the exception of extremely cold environments (think Antarctica). In extremely humid conditions they can be prolific. The other consideration is where
In the fall of 2019, I announced I was moving to Mérida Mexico. Moving to Mexico was a dream I had since 2006 when I
People are flocking to Mérida for quality medical care, slower pace, relaxed lifestyle and, most of all, cost of living. Honestly, the first time I