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 …
Looking for a free but fun and lively place to get a snack or two in the evening? A stroll down the boardwalk, while the sun is setting is perfect. At night this stretch near the sea has some of the best snacks on the Malecon in Puerto Vallarta. The Malecon is a 1.5 kilometre …
When I travel to a new destination, I like to make a point of visiting a cemetery. It is fascinating to me to see the cultural differences surrounding the ending of life, between what I am used to and where I am visiting. Visiting a local cemetery in Puerto Vallarta is quite easy, for there …
There are so many gorgeous murals in Mexico. It really is an art form that has been accepted here and promoted. I never tire of looking at and photographing all of the incredible street art, everywhere I travel. In this post I will show you the best Mayan murals in Puerto Vallarta. I will stipulate …
If you have been following along on this travel blog thus far, you may have caught on that I have a slight obsession with doors. I’m not sure what this comes from, however I remain fascinated with beautiful doors in Puerto Vallarta and elsewhere. Most of this past week, I have concentrated on further exploration …
So my walk today offered a little more excitement than the usual. At one point I ended up being chased by machete man. Yes, you read that right, I was chased down the street by a man flailing a large machete directed at me and my girlfriend. As you may know by now, I start …