Month: May 2024
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A Holistic Approach to Travel, Nutrition and Health
When the lights go out in San Miguel de Allende, one might expect the shadows to obscure the vibrant colors of this Mexican gem. Yet, as we discovered in our latest podcast episode, it’s precisely in the absence of light that the true colors of wellness and wanderlust can shine the brightest. Our hosts Jim…
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A Visit to Fabrica Aurora
What once was a textile factory, today houses canvases, sculptures and handmade products of great artists who live in San Miguel de Allende. After having been for nine decades an important factory in the textile industry, the walls of the Aurora Factory mutated to house, canvases and handicraft products in the place of the looms…
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Wanderlust and RV Living
Traveling the world can be more than just a vacation; for some, it’s a transformative journey that reshapes not only their lives but their family dynamics as well. In the latest podcast episode, we delve into the remarkable narrative of Jennifer M. Sparks, a former rocket scientist who traded her structured career for a life of…
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Exploring San Miguel de Allende
I think the first thing North Americans might notice when walking the streets of the historic district of San Miguel de Allende (referred to locally as SMA) is the complete lack of street signs. I don’t mean street names – like many countries around the world, the names of the streets are displayed on the…
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A Soulful Journey Through America’s Heartland
Travel, in its most profound sense, is more than just a change of scenery; it’s an odyssey that challenges the spirit and molds identity. In the latest podcast episode, “A Soulful Journey from San Miguel to America’s Heartland,” we delve into the transformative experiences of Heidi Beierle, a woman who pedaled her way from Wyoming’s…
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Savoring Playa del Carmen and Cozumel
In our latest podcast episode, Jim and Rita Santos take us on an enthralling journey through the vibrant towns of Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, revealing the essence of a retirement lived not in quietude but in rich exploration. They share their experiences after bidding farewell to their Knoxville home, embarking on an adventure that…
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Hanging Around Playa del Carmen and Cozumel in Mexico
Well, here we are after actually pulling the trigger and selling our home of six years in Knoxville, Tennessee. Our plan to let the money grow while we explore slow travel is underway. But after almost five weeks spent sorting, packing, selling, giving away, and storing all of our worldly possessions, we really needed a…