More strict visa rules for Mexico
The Instituto Nacional de Migración, or the Immigration department of Mexico is becoming more strict when it comes to visa rules. Immigration officers will be less flexible when it comes to the FMM or tourist visa. Was it rather easy…
Your visit to Isla Mujeres in Mexico got more expensive
If you plan to book your visit or stay to Isla Mujeres the small island just opposite Cancun in Mexico, your stay has just become more expensive due to new taxes for tourists. The taxes are to relieve the pressure…
Apply for a Work Permit as a Mexican Temporary Resident
You are not allowed to work on a Temporary Resident Permit in Mexico, but you can apply for a Resident visa including a 6 months grace period to see if you want to start a business in Mexico. Once that…
Can my blog earn enough money to travel?
Living the digital nomad lifestyle is a lifestyle many people feel drawn to. Making money on the go as you plan your next destination is a lifestyle most of us only dream of. Say you plan on changing your life…
How to deal with my writers block?
Looking back on my life, reflecting. Changing my perspective from a near future that holds next to nothing due to the pandemic, to the past, where memories linger. In my Facebook account that I do not use anymore, I find…
Reflecting on travel and living in a desert
A long time ago I took the picture above the blog article. It was in Zaandam, Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum filled with mills and cheese and other Dutch stuff. I was a tourist in my own country first before…
Life in Mexico goes on!
The daily life of a digital nomad, and daily life in Mexico. snippets from all over the country, because life goes on. There may be a lockdown in the Netherlands, but I live a free life in Mexico. I travel,…
Red flags when dating in Mexico
I have had my share of red flags, and you would think that I am wiser with the years and the experiences. But dating in a different culture is not always so clear when it comes to red flags. Sometimes…
5 signs a person is over you after breakup that are universal
When you are dating in a different culture you have to face the cultural differences between you and your date or loved one. And when the relationship continues this does not become more easy, just more known. You get more…
Why I stopped dating Mexican men
I had 2 attempts for a relationship and spoke to plenty of guys, but in the end, it gave me nothing but a headache. And a lot of stress. So I gave up and deleted the dating apps, I have stopped…
Living in Mexico on a budget
“They” say life is cheap in Mexico, affordable, you can easily live of a 1000 bucks in a city like Puerto Vallarta, Tulum, or Merida, some of those high-end tourist destinations. Is that true? Let’s talk about living in Mexico…
Renting a house in La Paz, Mexico
Suddenly I realize I am nearly at the end of my long motorcycle journey through Mexico. I left the beautiful house I rented in Cancun and set off on a journey to La Paz, Baja California Sur, over the libre,…
Motorcycle Road Trip through Rural Mexico
They were exciting months, as I left Cancun on July 12, 2021, and headed for La Paz. My road trip had finally begun, over 8000KM right through the heart of Mexico. It had been a long wait, lots of stuff…
Our Visit to the Pueblos Mágicos in Mexico
No matter how well you plan a trip and how many hours you stare at a map, in the end, you will always feel like you should have stayed longer in some places. We are on a road trip through…
Travel Photos The Public Market in Mexico
I have seen many public markets all over the world, but the ones in Mexico keep amazing me. You can buy anything there, from speakers to car parts and from food to clothes and flowers. Some public markets are so…
Riding a motorcycle in Mexico City
With the Metropool approaching fast, my nerves grew also. I love riding a motorcycle, but I prefer quiet roads, well paved and the sun in my back. And Mexico City probably offered none of that. On the maps, I saw…
How to get from Puebla to Cholula Mexico for free
I took a day trip from Puebla to the famous Cholula to see the cathedral build on a pyramid with the volcano Popocatétepl in the background. And I did not know you could get there for free. First my photos,…
Travel Photos: Campeche in Mexico
I loved taking photos in Campeche, all the culture and color. and living in the streets with its small cafes and restaurants eating by the sideway curb. It was all so colorful and so relaxed. Campeche is a fortress kind…