Is booking a trip to Riviera Maya Mexico for 2020 safe?
World tourism seems to be on hold due to the Corona Virus’s lockdowns. But sometime this year borders will be open en you can go on summer holiday. Maybe you are on lock-down and planning the summer break now, to…
Daily life in Playa del Carmen during COVID-19
Yesterday I wrote on my Dutch Website that life continues as normal here in Playa del Carmen. But then by the end of the day, the Mexican Government rolled out the rules, regulations and information about COVID-19 phase 1 en…
Seaweed predictions for Quintana Roo, Mexico 2020
In the year 2019 tonnes and tonnes of sargasso were transported off the beaches on a daily base. The sea changed from Aquamarine into a sluggish brown and the smell at some days was horrible. So how are the predictions…
Visiting Italy? Make sure you don’t get a hefty fine!
Italy is probably the first country in the world to address misbehaviour of tourist with huge financial penalties and to use this to fight mass tourism. With tourist numbers increasing and disrespect for laws and culture going up, the world…
The Mexico Immigration Form
Planning to travel to Mexico but you are confused about what kind of visa you need? No worries! Mexico has very easy visa rules. You probably won’t even need a visa. Most people visiting Mexico can enter the country on…
Frequently asked questions about the Mexican FMM
<<<<< When you have doubts about if you should use an FMM, please read the previous post Troubleshooting, FAQ about the problems and FMM FMM’s get lost, are not stamped the right date or get overstayed. Let me shed some…
Is the FMM the same as a visa in Mexico?
There is a lot of confusion about visas and the FMM in the blog post I read on the internet on this subject. Even I made the mistake in the beginning. For it is so common for countries to work…
Fun things to do in Chetumal, Mexico
Chetumal is the state capital of Quintana Roo and the nearest city near the Belize border. From Chetumal, you can travel by car or walk across the border. When you walk you take a taxi from the Freezone into Belize.…
A visit to a doctor in Mexico
There are several reasons why you need to see a doctor in Mexico. Besides being sick I mean. You might need a doctor for an annual checkup because you feel unwell need a “valoracíon preoperatoria”, (a preoperative validation) or you…
How is the beach in Playa del Carmen 2019
Because of the enormous problems with the seaweed (sargasso) in Quintana Roo, Mexico, many people booking a hotel in the Riviera Maya search the internet for updates on the status of the beaches. I walk the beach every day and…
