How to Clean Fruit and Vegetables in Mexico

Here are some options for how to clean fruits and vegetables in Mexico. When traveling, you often eat produce that is grown, handled and stored in different conditions than your body is accustom. Every body is different, and the strength of a body’s immune system can change moment to moment. So here are some tips to keep your body healthy as you gobble up fruits and vegetables in Mexico, or wherever.

Ajijic Mexico — What to Expect

We spent 5 weeks in Ajijic Mexico and in the nearby town of San Antonio Tlayacapan along the shore of Lake Chapala in Mexico. The Lake Chapala area and Ajijic in particular are popular destinations for US and Canadian retirees, especially during the winter months. There are many services and businesses that cater to the expat community, and English is readily spoken. It’s also pretty pricey relative to the other areas we’ve visited so far in Mexico, but still very affordable compared to the USA, and especially so if you put a little effort into managing your budget.

Living in Mexico — Pros and Cons

I expected living in Mexico to be less expensive, and I’ve not been disappointed. We get considerably more bang for our US bucks when it comes to lodging, travel, and food, which are our major expenses. I found Guadalajara and Morelia to be especially budget friendly. Right now we are in the Lake Chapala area, which is so far the most expensive locale we’ve visited in Mexico.

Luxury Bus Travel In Mexico: 10 Reasons To Ride

Come along with us and explore luxury bus travel in Mexico. Mexico is beautiful, and ETN luxury bus lines are a comfortable way to travel from city to city and view this incredible country. Mexico has a first class bus service that provides many great features and a relaxing ride at a great price. Here are 10 reasons to try luxury bus travel in Mexico, as well as some additional tips for making the most of your ride.

Mexican Markets – A Busy Public Mercado in Morelia

Visiting Mexican Markets is a blast, and one of the most enjoyable activities you’ll find south of the border. Most towns in Mexico will have at least one or more public markets where vendors gather to sell everything you can think of, and even some things you would never think of.

Grocery Costs in Mexico – How Expensive is Mexico

How expensive is Mexico? Here is a look at some of our grocery costs in Guadalajara, Mexico where we are living for one month. We don’t generally drive or take taxis, so we mostly shop at the nearest grocery stores where we can conveniently walk. We did most of our shopping at Soriana, a chain grocery store in central Mexico. At local street markets and smaller groceries you can also shop and find items at lower costs.

Restaurants In Mexico: What You Need to Know

restaurants in mexico

If you’re planning a trip to Mexico, here are a few key things to know about dining out in restaurants. Below these restaurant tips I’ll include restaurant recommendations from each of the destinations we visit while in Mexico. I’ll add to these restaurant recommendations as our Mexican travels expand.

How Expensive is Santiago Chile?

how expensive is santiago chile

How expensive is Santiago, Chile will likely be the first thing you want to know when researching a trip to this grand city. When we are planning a trip, we always appreciate reviewing other bloggers’ information, especially their trip details. So, we’re providing detailed costs associated with our first 36 hours in Santiago, Chile.

Money in Chile for Travelers -All You Need to Know

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We spent 7 weeks in Santiago, and here is everything we learned about using money in a Spanish speaking country and money in Chile. While the specific currency might change from country to country in Latin America, familiarizing yourself with Spanish language numbers will be a big help wherever you go in Latin America. Arriving … Read more

How To Use The Metro and Bus in Santiago

how to use the Santiago metro

Santiago Chile has one of the largest and most efficient metro systems in the world, and it’s an easy an inexpensive way to explore the city. Even with our limited Spanish, Buck and I used the metro system extensively during a 6-week visit. Check out all the info below to discover how to use Santiago’s … Read more