Monthly Archives: July 2008
Top 5 Tips for Traveling in Latin America & the Caribbean
My beat is Latin America and the Caribbean, and during the past 15 years of living and traveling through these parts, I’ve developed a list of the top 5 tips for traveling in this region. Without further ado: 1) Always carry small bills and change. Many vendors–even in big stores–often lack change for the large … Continue reading
How to Get Your FM-3 Residency Visa in Mexico
If you’re an American or other expat headed south of the border with plans to stay awhile, then you’ll be needing an FM-3 visa, also referred to as a temporary residents’ or residency visa. As someone who has gone through the process of acquiring the FM-3 visa (and renewing it, which is a whole other … Continue reading
Packing List for the Tropics
I’m a list maker, but I never make a packing list. Big mistake, as I always wind up in places where I’m unlikely to find what I need. As much of my travel over the past few years has been in countries with tropical climates, I’ve finally devised a packing list for the tropics: -Sunglasses … Continue reading
A Few Books American Expats in Mexico Should Read
A few months back, an American friend who was thinking of moving to Mexico’s Baja California region recounted her experience of home-hunting with a real estate agent. She’d explained to the agent in advance that she is the kind of person who really immerses herself in local culture, so she wasn’t looking for a luxury … Continue reading
6 Reasons to Love Mexico City
CollazoProjects calls Mexico City home for part of the year, and though Mexico’s capital city is often overlooked by tourists, who are drawn instead to the eastern shores of Cancun or the western beaches of Baja California and Cabo San Lucas, it’s well worth a visit. Here are a few reasons why: 6. Its architecture: … Continue reading