Deb Martinelli, San Miguel, Mexico Jack and I live full-time in San Miguel, Mexico after relocating here from Madison, Wisconsin three years ago. Recently I experienced problems with my right eye and my eye surgeon in Madison, Wisconsin was concerned about the possibility of a torn or detached retina. He had successfully operated on the same eye a year ago and recommended […]
Denis & Julika Bond Ajijic, Lake Chapala, Mexico While my husband and I were in Mexico, where we live, he was suddenly unable to empty his bladder. I took him to a nearby hospital and the urologist diagnosed him with acute blockage of the urethra. He was catheterized and given a prescription for antibiotics and […]
Mexico has many hidden gems—some more hidden than others—but few shine as brightly as Huatulco, home to myriad bays and dozens of idyllic beaches in the state of Oaxaca (Wah-HA-ka). This Pacific paradise is a tranquil destination coupling primitive charm and natural beauty with amenities such as upscale resorts, shopping (don’t miss the Museum of Oaxacan […]
Known as the “Shrimp Capital of the World”, the port of Mazatlan is a vibrant seaside city that was once the recipient of tons of gold and silver mined from the nearby mountains and is today recuperating its status as a beloved Pacific Coast getaway for thousands of travelers from North America. While most of […]
They say one man’s pleasure is another man’s pain, and we think what’s placed on the dinner table can very well be described in these terms. Take blue cheese, for instance, which is basically moldy cheese, or the popular Mexican menudo soup, made from beef tripe. Both are considered delicacies by some, bizarre foods by […]
