How can I not make a post about the most elemental part of Sayulita? The biggest reason visitors used to flock to this little town was for surfing. Walking around the streets, visible signs of the surfing vibe are everywhere. I have compiled a post of my best photo’s of a surfing town. Besides actually …
Sayulita is a surf town, and has been so for a very long time. It is what draws many of the visitors the town sees every year. A perfect place to learn to surf and South Beach is where it’s at! Sayulita has a beautiful long stretch of coast line right in front of the …
If South beach is just too busy for you and you have already spent time on North beach, there is another place close to town. Looking for a hidden beach to explore? Playa de Los Muertos, Sayulita’s secret beach is just a hop skip and a jump from town. There are two routes to this …
Granted I didn’t do too much research before I came to visit this town. The little I did, gave me the impression that the town was more like a village, on the smaller side and fairly quaint. Well I’m here to tell you about the busy & vibrant town of Rincon de Guayabitos. As with …
Wow it feels like coming home. Welcome to vibrant and friendly Puerto Vallarta! I don’t reside here, however I have spent many months on this coast and specifically in this city. There is something magical about PV that continues to draw me back into her embrace. One of my very favourite things to do in …
Looking to keep up your exercise regime while travelling or on holiday? You are in luck. There are many options of gyms & areas to work out in Puerto Morelos. For a fairly small town, there are a surprising number of gyms here. If you are looking for a place to workout, you will have …
Today was a marvellous morning to catch the sunrise at Puerto Morelos beach. As I was walking to the beach this morning, I saw a coin on the sidewalk. I bent to pick it up and a young Mexican man said ‘Lucky’. I turned and said “Si Lucky!” for it was a 1 peso coin. …
There are two lighthouses of Puerto Morelos Mexico, the sleepy little seaside town about halfway between Cancun and Playa del Carmen. The oldest lighthouse, El Faro Inclinado, stands right at the waters edge and has become the iconic symbol of the town. When you search google for information on this wee fishing village, most of …
How to get around Puerto Morelos is very easy and straight forward. There are two areas of Puerto Morelos. The town at the beach is where most of the hotels are and where tourists generally spend their holiday. It consists of three main streets that run horizontal to the shore. The colonias is where most …
With today being December 20th, I thought it about time to share some photo’s of Christmas decorations. Christmas in the tropics, here in Puerto Morelos Mexico, has been a bit of an adjustment for me and the big day has not yet arrived. With all of the sunshine and heat, I’m finding it difficult to …
Having walked around the beach part of Puerto Morelos quite extensively now, one can’t help but admire the colourful houses. Luckily this town is still quaint, there aren’t many hotels or bigger condo buildings. Most of the structures are low rise and not much taller than the palm trees surrounding them. The houses range from …
So my brain is having a little difficulty with the juxtaposition of a tropical Christmas. I’m Canadian and am most familiar with the typical western Christmas. You know, the cold weather, soaring dark pine trees, snow covered ground and mugs of hot chocolate. Being absolutely bombarded everywhere you go with Christmas music and decorations, usually …
I’ve been practising the act of gratitude for a while now. It helps me keep things in perspective. Many times personal issues can seem overwhelming. They grow to an insurmountable size and feel crushing. Practising gratitude helps me remember how lucky I am. That no matter what is going on in my life, I truly …
There is colour everywhere you look in Mexico. Plants always seem to be in bloom and produce stands are overflowing with their colourful bounty. Walking around every town that I have had the privilege to explore so far, are brightly painted murals. And here is no exception, the beautiful Puerto Morelos murals are everywhere! Mayan …
Each day for me begins with a long walk. I head out early in the morning when the air is pleasantly fresh and the atmosphere is soft and dreamy. I like to imagine most people tucked away in their beds, while myself and a few other like minded souls have the world to ourselves. Today’s …
Oh to be back on the Caribbean side of Mexico again! This time exploring beautiful Puerto Morelos, the Seaside Town. I’m walking this area in depth and with the intention of seeing if this spot would warrant a longer stay for me in the future. Puerto Morelos There are two main parts to Puerto Morelos, …
One of my intentions on this new journey is to learn to live slowly. There is a time and a place to move through a situation or a period of life with haste. But now, for me, this is my time to re-learn what it means to really taste my food, to walk for pure …