North & Central America Archives - Page 9 of 25

Uhhh, Mexico… Where’s All the Danger? A Recap of What It’s REALLY Like

"With all the violence in right now, I sure as heck wouldn't be taking my entire family into a country like that willingly. Seems like an unnecessary risk just to visit other countries. " "Things keep g...

Travel Advice: Chetumal, Mexico/Corozal, Belize Border Crossing

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The Chetumal/Belize border is notorious for charing a fake exit fee for leaving Mexico - usually around US$20-$25. We just spoke to a couple last week who was charged $25 to leave Mexico. The border offi...

Bacalar Mexico – Six Splendid Weeks at the Lake of Seven Colors

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Join us for our wonderful adventure in Bacalar Mexico at the Lake of Seven Colors! A single drop of water slips from my idle oar and drops on to the black surface of the lake, producing a solitary ripple...

The $400 Fake Ring Scam – Chetumal, Mexico

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"Excuse me, do you speak English?" a classily dressed men asks my husband as we walk into the Walmart in Chetumal, Mexico. "Yes." Looking distraught and confused, he continues, "Sir, I'm a Baptist pre...

Mayan Ruins and Spreading Literacy in a Mayan Village – Mexico

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Some of our favorite travel experiences happen when we visit native, indigenous or rural villages. It's one of the reasons that we love travel so much, to get out and see the people, the way they live, the ...

Howler Monkey’s at Dzibanche Ruins, Mexico

Who knows how to say it (I guess it's Zee-bon-chee), and we're not even sure how to find it. We're driving and following the signs. It says 55 kilometers, then 5 kilometers later the sign says 60 kilometers...

Home-less for Christmas

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After a series of misfortunate events (which have yet to be told here) - a fender bender; stranded; dead battery; oil leak; inoperable vehicle; invasion of ants; attack of invisible biting insects; delayed ...

Too Much Beach Time Gets Boring – Tulum, Mexico

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Peeking through the holes in my wicker hat, as though peeking through a key hole, a dreamlike scene unfolds before me - white sand stretches out to meet turquoise waters. My children are digging in the s...

Hello…We Are Alive

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I´m sitting (at an uncomfortable chair) in an internet cafe in Tulum, Mexico. So much has happened over the past month, it seems like ages ago. I have so much to share with you, so many incredible photos, video...

Like Making Love After the Baby – Akumal, Mexico

(Continued from The Saga of Sabancuy: I Am NOT in Control) There is something magical about being in the presence of a wild animal - it's almost sacred and soul-changing. While observing an animal in ...