There are a number of ancient megalithic archaeological sites in Malta. It is one of the reasons that drew my interest to this beautiful and diverse country. Today I made a visit to the Tarxien Temples, and wow, was I ever impressed. No matter where you are on Malta, a simple bus ride or two, …
Most of the town of Sayulita is on the water side of the highway that heads to Punta de Mita. This largest area contains four neighbourhoods, South End, Downtown, Gringo Hill and North End. Yesterday I wrote a post about my explorations of the North End. Today I’ve been street walking in the South End …
I’m staying in the flat today. While I feel I have improved over yesterday, I need to let my body recover more before I make demands of it. I’m so glad I followed my tried and tested rule on the first day I arrived here in Sayulita. Why foresight is so valuable is allowing me …
Awwww bummer! I got the Sayulita sickness on day 2 in town! What the heck? I have read for years about the struggles Sayulita has had with its sanitation, or lack there of. Before a new sewer treatment plant was put in a couple of years ago, it was thought that all the the sickness …
Walking around La Penita de Jaltemba has afforded me the privilege of finding places both on and off the beaten path. In this post I will show you a few interesting tidbits about La Penita that have stood out for me. When I first saw this large complex, I thought it must be a bull …
For the last week or so, I have noticed an ever increasing number of Valentines Day displays on the sidewalks in front of the stores. Today, it’s a busy Valentine’s Day in Mexico for sure! I went into Guayabitos and then back to La Penita for my walk-a-bout town this morning. In La Penita I …
Playa La Penita! It might not be the longest beach in the area but it sure ticks all the right boxes. It’s an amazing beach at La Penita de Jaltemba and absolutely beautiful! I have been lucky enough to walk this stretch of beach almost daily lately. The beach stretches from the Arroyo Guinea or …
Today I went on a deeper exploration of this beautiful little Mexican fishing village. I wanted to see what life was like on the other side of Highway 200. Delving into the lesser known neighbourhoods of La Penita – Isla del Verano, Miramar and El Campesino gave me a better insight into the flavour of …
I love flowers! They make me happy in such a basic and fundamental way. Coming from a cold climate I was only able to get natural eye flower candy for a few months of the year. But here I’m in luck for there are beautiful tropical flowers around Old Town of Puerto Vallarta at all …
If you are a researcher like me, sometimes it is nice to see what a place actually looks like before you arrive. That way you can be prepared and won’t be surprised if the landscape doesn’t look the way you imagined. Old Town Street scenes in Puerto Vallarta is what this post will show you. …
Puerto Vallarta has a staggering number of excellent restaurants. Just about any type of cuisine you fancy, you will be able to find here. And not only find, but the food will be really good! The city has definitely become a foodies paradise. Looking for the best Al Pastor tacos in town? I’ll give you …
I’m referring to Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton of course and their 1960’s love affair in Puerto Vallarta. In 1963 director John Huston arrived in Puerto Vallarta to film Night of the Iguana. Co-stars in the film were Liz and Richard. Both were married at the time but were having a clandestine love affair. The …
Spending a large portion of my life in Canada, celebrating Three Kings Day is truly unfamiliar to me. Growing up, the only day around Christmas that was celebrated, was well Christmas day! Christmas eve was a night of feasting and boxing day was a day to shop, but Christmas day was the special day. Here …
The bulk of this post is about colourful casa’s in the Colonias of Puerto Morelos. But before I go there, I have to tell you the best news. A magical thing happened this morning on my walk-a-bout town. I headed out towards the stop for the colectivo as I was on route for the beach …
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 …