My daughter and I took a short 2 night visit to Mexico City before leaving for San Miguel de Allende for an additional 2 nights. It was a quick stay in the sprawling capital city of Mexico, and we made the most of it. As a Californian, I love going to Mexico. When I was a teen and young adult, we would often drive down to TJ, Ensenada, or sleep on the beach in San Felipe. My … [Read more...]
The Fun Side of the Wall: Book Review – and Moving to Mexico
I interviewed author Travis Luther, author of the new book The Fun Side of the Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico. It’s not a how-to book about moving to Mexico and becoming an expat but rather a sociological study of Baby Boomer retirement in the United States and what has been driving them to leave the U.S. to live there. It addresses ageism, consumerism, and … [Read more...]
Sabor a Cabo Annual Food and Wine Festival Preview
When I was in Los Cabos with my daughter a year ago we had a ball. You can read about our trip here. Now I can’t wait to go back. At a press event, I learned about "Sabor a Cabo," an annual food and wine festival. Four Los Cabos top chefs were there with samplings of their appetizers. To say our tasting was fantastic would be an understatement. The event took place at … [Read more...]
If You Want to DeStress Visit Los Cabos
When you’ve had rough times and need to chill out, what’s better than a laid back and fun escape? Los Cabos in Baja California fit the bill for me. Los Cabos includes Cabo San Lucas, a popular party town, and San José del Cabo, which is more subdued. Both feature luxury resorts, azure seas, and festive colors everywhere. My daughter and I were set to arrive in Los Cabos … [Read more...]
