Mazatlecos Escape to Mexico City!
 Mazatlan expats escape to Mexico City! Museums, parks, food, and feeling fancy in Polanco… on a budget.
Mazatlán’s 2024 Solar Eclipse
Mazatlán’s 2024 total solar eclipse promises a breathtaking spectacle! Get ready for the celestial event, find the best viewing spots, and learn safety tips
All-Inclusive Egypt: Paradise Found (and Lost) on a Budget
We scored an amazing all-inclusive resort deal in Egypt. Then we tried to travel the country on our own…hilarity and budget lessons ensued!
Canadians Conquer Mexico: Cheap Flights are Here!
Budget-savvy Canadians, get those suitcases ready! Flair Airlines unlocks affordable Mexican adventures.
Snowbird Shenanigans: Mazatlan St. Paddy’s Day Extravaganza (We Were Hours Behind Our Irish Friends!)
Living the dream of a hybrid retirement in Mazatlan, Mexico, means we get to celebrate holidays in style – and sometimes, with a little bit of chaos! Our latest escapade? A St. Patrick’s Day party for the ages, filled with laughter, games, and enough green to rival a leprechaun’s loot. Here’s the funny part: while…
Cinco Snowbirds & A Culinary Catastrophe (Almost)! ️🇲🇽
Part-Time Expat Struggles: The Cooking Class Caper Living the dream as a part-time expat in Mazatlan, Mexico, isn’t all sunshine and siestas (although there’s plenty of both!). Just ask me, Lidia, and my fellow snowbird squad: Brenda, Deanna, Wendy, and Adrianne. We crave new experiences, and this time, it involved a Mazatlan culinary adventure with…
 Expats vs Snowbirds vs Tourists: Are We Just Weird?
My husband, Jeff, and I used to be normal, until that is, we became expat explorers. Well, normal-ish. We had jobs, a mortgage, the usual snow shoveling duties. Then we did the unthinkable: we retired young. And ditched the shovel for a suitcase. We became expats. Mazatlán, Mexico, became our base. Tacos replaced takeout. Beach…
Senior Nomad Packing Tips: My Backpack Only Experiment
Picture this: me, breathlessly hauling my overstuffed suitcase up a never-ending Ryanair staircase, with a backpack digging into my shoulders. As a self-proclaimed senior nomad and part-time Mazatlan expat, I figured those travel muscles would get stronger with time. Nope! After years of feeling like a pack mule, I’m ready for a revolution. It’s time…
Repositioning Cruise: We Lived on a Ship for a Month (and Survived)
The authors swap their Mazatlan condo for a repositioning cruise, embracing 25 days at sea. Though cruises aren’t typically their style, they enjoy budget-friendly travel, minimal packing challenges, and adapting to slower adventures aboard the ship. Despite humorous mishaps and extra pounds, they gain appreciation for their home and unique experiences.
Conquer Borders, Not Time: Extend Your European Dream Beyond Schengen
Dreaming of extended European adventures but feeling trapped by the Schengen Zone’s 90-day rule? Don’t despair! Europe extends far beyond its passport-free zone, offering a wealth of charming destinations and welcoming countries where you can stay longer. This blog post empowers you, as a US citizen, to unlock the secrets of staying in Europe beyond…
