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Flores – Lanquin // Palenque, Mexico

From Flores you can grab a shuttle van to Lanquin — the jumping off point for the incredible Semuc Champey. The ride is a solid 7 hours and gets pretty bumpy at the end. The starting price is about $20usd (150 quetzales) but, of course, it is possible to talk down the price. You can … Continue reading »

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Akumal

Akumal is a small beach community about 15 minutes north of Tulum. The beach is wide and there are plenty or coconut palms for shade. There is lots of sea grass and coral reefs which makes this a snorkeler’s paradise. Sea turtles are Akumal’s claim to fame. On most days you can find loads of … Continue reading »

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve

Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sian Ka’an Biosphere is a must see when visiting Tulum.  It’s a dream come true for avid bird watchers and a place of beauty and diversity to everyone.  There are many guided trips to Sian Ka’an from Tulum, but the best tour guide we found was in the lounge … Continue reading »

Day 1 hazing — Crickets, Mexico’s delicacy

We woke up this Wednesday morning in a small one room home in the jungle of Puerto Morelos. Surveying the surrounding book cases I noticed an enormous vegetarian cookbook. “Are you a vegetarian?” I asked him With a twinge of guilt for being unable to embrace a non-meat lifestyle he responded, “No, I thought about it for a … Continue reading »

Re: Fisherman vacancy — willing to relocate

In the past few years I have had nearly 20 jobs, often more than two or three at a time. Maybe only one of which I would consider career-oriented or particularly ambitious. But I worked hard because they facilitated my lifestyle, and I liked the people I worked with, and I respected the purpose of … Continue reading »

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