Top five affordable beach loactions
22/01/2023Who does not dream of a lovely cottage on the beach that is so affordable you can live like a King? With fabulous food at your fingertips, local drinks for pennies, and the sea to wash away your worries? Maybe even a palm tree or two? As a travel/lifestyle/immigration blogger looking for an affordable destination for 2023, I thought: let’s start with beaches this year. So here are, selected for you based on popularity available services cost of living sun hours clean ocean and beaches accessibility of public beaches affordability five top destinations where you can actually live on the…
The new Anti Tobacco law for Mexico
Mexico has implemented the most strict anti-tobacco law in the world. It is now completely prohibited to smoke in public spaces. The step, which was first approved in 2021, also includes a ban on tobacco advertising. Other Latin American countries…
Property investment in Mexico
Land, Apartments, or Houses? What is the best investment in Mexico? And is it wise to invest in Mexico at the moment? And what to consider when you plan on investing in property in Mexico. Investment goals, the standard of…
Can you run a Wordpress website without Wordpress?
Those who are running a website using WordPress are not all overjoyed with the developments WordPress is implementing. Especially not Gutenberg. Who wants blocks? we all wonder since their own “Kill Gutenberg”-plugin is the best downloaded and used plugin in…
All about Transport in Mexico
When traveling to Mexico or relocating to Mexico, it is always nice to know what your options are for transport. How well is a country organized and how well can you get around? Public transport in Mexico is very well…
Retiring in Mexico pros and cons
How much money do you need to retire comfortably to Mexico and what are the pros and cons of retiring in Mexico? Depending on your lifestyle and what you need to live a happy life, you might be able to…
How much does it cost to live in Mexico
The basic living expenses in Mexico are cheaper than in the United States, Canada or even some parts in Europe. Especially when it comes to housing costs. The cost of living in Mexico, or any country in the world, kind…
How do I make a living working online?
It was a jump into the deep end when I left the Netherlands in 2015 to become a digital nomad at the age of 54. But I made it, somehow. It has not always been easy, and still, I know…
What are some top destinations for Digital Nomads?
Remote work increased during the pandemic. And if you are the lucky person whose presence in the office is no longer mandatory, you can work from anywhere in the world where the internet is good and reliable. To travel the…
Can I bring my gun to Mexico?
The answer to the question if you can bring your gun to Mexico is simple. It is up to you. I guess people can do anything, or so they think. Why am I so blunt? Well, the arrests of people…
Time zones and summertime in Mexico
When you travel to or through Mexico you might need to reset your watch a few times. Mexico has 4 different time zones. The time zones in Mexico are named: Central, Northwest, Pacific, and Southeast. And that is divided over…
Why remote working from Mexico is popular
From 2020 onwards lots of remote workers and digital nomads found their way into Mexico. Mainly due to the easy entry regulations during the pandemic. Mexico suddenly become even hotter than it already was for people from all over the…
Motorcycle Road Trip Mexico part 5
The first days in the real mountains. We have left the rolling hills behind us and climbed to 2100meters above sea level. And that is noticeable. Lightheaded and a bit jet-lagged we ride on to San Cristobal de Las Casas.…
Motorcycle Road trip Mexico part 4
Isla Aguada is not the most logical place to stop for the night. Most people push through a little further and stop in Cuidad del Carmen. But I am not “Most people” and therefore I discovered a cute village at…
Checkpoints in Mexico
While on my road trip through Mexico I kind of worried about checkpoints. There are many in Mexico and not all of them are legal. Mexico is known for its checkpoints. Especially in the Yucatan Peninsula and in border areas…
Motorcycle road trip Mexico part 2
Time to say goodbye to Merida and its beautiful surroundings. Time to move on to Campeche. I am on a road trip from Cancun to La Paz, and that trip is roughly divided into 3 parts. After each part, it…
Motorcycle road trip Mexico part 1
Departure day is here and it is time to start the engine and set off on a motorcycle journey through Mexico. From Cancun to La Paz, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific, 9000km, right through the heart of Mexico.…
I am no longer reading the news
Living as a foreigner in another country gives you the unique opportunity to live in your own bubble. You can break out of the bubble anytime you like to interact with local people, but you can crawl into your own…
Grocery shopping at Chedraui La Paz, BCS, Mexico
Every few days we ride to La Paz, the nearby city, to get our groceries. Since I do not cook for my son anymore and he runs his own household we often need a lot. The side cases and bags…