Highway to Mexico – The 100th Dispatch
A Canadian Rotary Club program helping communities in Mazatlan It all started in 2002 with a simple question… Lou Albanetti, a Grande Prairie Rotarian, on one of his many visits...
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Surprising Things About Mexico – part two
Fitting into a new culture and environment can sometimes prove to be extra challenging, especially if you’re a senior moving to a new country. It’s an experience expats/snowbirds go through...
Surprising Things About Mexico – part one
When people move to a new country there is normally a period of adjustment. This can last from a few short months to as long as several years. Fitting into...
How to Save on Flights
Getting the best deal on your flight down to sunny Mexico this winter is everyone’s wish! So what if I told you that you could book a flight NOW and,...
Mazatlan’s Popular Snowbird/Expat Residential Areas
A snapshot of the most common residential areas preferred by snowbirds and expats in Mazatlan When coming to Mazatlan, it’s not surprising that snowbirds and expats return to the same areas of town each year. Decisions...
Pros and Cons of Renting all Year in Mazatlan
Renting all year in Mazatlan could save you money! Many of us brag about the low cost of living south of the border, so renting all year might be an...
Day of the Dead
My fellow bloggers and eternal honeymooners, Mike and Anne Howard (HoneyTrek.com) travelled Mexico discovering the unique ways Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated. “When you eventually pass...
My Solo Snowbird Story or How I came to be in Mazatlan
So just how did I come to be in Mazatlan? Contrary to my moniker, I am not Mexican, nor did I marry a Mexican. I do, however, have interesting family...
What’s Your Plan?
It can happen any place, any time and to anyone. In the event you were ever hospitalized with a serious medical emergency, have you ever given any thought to what you...
A Mexico Bound Snowbird’s Checklist
Use this checklist as your guide before leaving for your winter home The chill of fall is in the air and the first thing on a Mexico snowbird’s mind at this...
