Baby Sea Turtle Release at Bacocho Beach
I can’t believe I even have to go into further explanation here. Sea turtles. Babies. Bam. Every travel blog I consulted before my visit to Puerto Escondido suggested the turtle release as a must-do event. And although they all raved
Mazunte is Magic
Oaxaca is the largest state in Mexico and includes not only the artisan-hub capital city of the same name, but also miles and miles of sand and surf of chill and beautiful beach towns along the southern pacific coast. Mazunte
Why I stopped taking spanish classes and started volunteering
I’d been wanting to start volunteering in Mexico in some way, shape or form, since I finalized the idea to come and live here. It’s a good way to become more involved in the community and to feel a connection
A Day in the Life
Recently I had one of the most quintessential flight attendant days. It was like something out of a movie—a comedy, where the protagonist (me) can’t catch a break and finds herself encountering one obstacle after another in an almost too-much
Lookin’ Back: 2019
We’re almost a week into 2020 and I’m just now taking the time to pause and reflect on 2019. From what I’ve seen on social media I’m days late, but truth be told it was a realllly awesome year and
Adventures of a First-Time Commuter
month ago I packed my bags and left for Mexico. With an apartment booked until February there, and none here in Boston, my primary residence for the time being is Calle Salvatierra, CDMX. I’ve been back in Boston, working on
Bumps in the Road
I've officially been in Mexico for two weeks now. Living between Mexico City and the trunk of my car in Boston. The city is enormous. I've only seen a very little bit of it, but what I've seen I like
Breaking your own rules
We all face pressure. High pressure jobs, pressure from our families, societal and cultural pressure. But often the real pressure comes from within. Sometimes things happen and I’m struck to realize that, while I might be face-palming those external pressures,
I’m moving to Mexico City
Okay, truthfully it’s a short term move. I was feeling restless and needed a change. And while I looked at places in San Diego and Chicago, I ultimately decided I wasn’t thinking big enough. At the end of October I’ll