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  • A Central Mexico Roadtrip; Driving through San Miguel de Allende + Querétaro + Xilitla + Tamasopo + San Luis Potosí + Real de Catorce

    In July I did what my parents had always warned me about - I met up with people that I had met online and took it to the next level by going on a Mexico road trip. Turns out that…

    • February 16, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Mexico

  • Our Mini Nayarit Beach Vacation

      Growing up in the USA and specifically, in Michigan, you become accustomed to riding in cars. The US is large and major cities are spread out much to the dismay of foreign visitors - making car travel the most…

    • January 30, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Latin America, Mexico

  • An Expat’s City Guide to San Luis Potosí, Mexico: Things to Do + Where to Eat, Drink, Shop and Sleep

    I’ve hit a year in San Luis Potosí and I am finally going to churn out the post that I started this blog for - a city guide to San Luis Potosí. When I found out that we would be…

    • January 16, 2026
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    • Expat, Latin America, Mexico, Tips and Guides

  • Experiencing Day of the Dead in Michoacán: Morelia + Pátzcuaro + Tzintzuntzan + Janitzio Island

    Ever since I found out I was going to move to Mexico I was ecstatic that I would finally get to experience Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) the Mexican holiday in which Mexicans remember and honor their deceased…

    • January 11, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Mexico, Photo Journal

  • 4 Things to Do in Real De Catorce Other Than Peyote

    The village of Real de Catorce is located in the state of San Lui Potosí and sits on the side of a mountain at more than 2,743 meters (9,000 ft). It is located in the Sierra de Catorce range, one of…

    • November 27, 2025
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    • Blog, Latin America, Mexico, Tips and Guides

  • La Joya Honda; San Luis Potosí’s Secret Natural Wonder

    Coming from the flatlands of the midwest B and I were instantly mesmerized with the mountain ranges that surround San Luis Potosí. Not being a city girl and having a strong need to be surrounded by nature I was quick to…

    • November 10, 2025
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    • Blog, Journeys, Mexico

  • 11 Things No One Will Tell You about Expat Life

      Many bloggers spend time talking about the differences between short-term and long-term travel, but many skirt over the longest and most challenging type of travel - expat life. “What is an expat?” you may ask. Well, the word expat…

    • October 9, 2025
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    • Blog, Expat, Thoughts

  • A Street Art Guide to San Miguel’s Art District: Guadaloupe

    During my third trip to San Miguel de Allende I was finally able to check out the street art located in Guadaloupe where I was meting up with Lauren from Northern Lauren and Kiona from How Not to Travel Like…

    • September 17, 2026
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    • Blog, Mexico, Photo Journal, Tips and Guides

  • 39 Things You Should Know Before Moving (or Traveling) to Mexico

    I’m quickly approaching my one year anniversary of living in Mexico and I thought now would be an appropriate time, to sum up, some of the things that I have learned since B and I moved our life here. So…

    • August 9, 2026
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    • Expat, Mexico, Thoughts

  • Havana, Cuba Photo Journal - Part 1

    Our trip to Cuba may have started out with some headaches, but they quickly dissipated as we found ourselves walking down streets frozen in time. Each moment a scene out of a 1950’s movie, classic American cars driving down the…

    • June 28, 2026
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    • Blog, Cuba, Journeys, Latin America, Photo Journal

  • Guanajuato; Mexico’s Most Colorful City

    Our short Guanajuato adventure stared with a 2.5 hr bus ride from San Luis Potosí to Guanajuato. Leaving at 7 a.m. and arriving close to 10 a.m. with a few stops along the way. I love taking the buses here…

    • June 12, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Mexico

  • Detroit: A Photo Journal

    “We’ve been considered many things: a city in decay, a city in distress and without hope. However, we have never given up and we never say die. We are born fighters, we rise from the ashes. We are a community…

    • May 23, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Michigan, USA

  • Saya: Guanajuato, Mexico - Latin American Expat Series

    I’m so stoked to announce the next guest on our Latin American Expat Series. Saya lives in Guanajuato, Mexico and I actually met her through Instagram! When I visited Guanajuato last month we were able to meet up in person…

    • April 18, 2026
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    • Expat Blogger Series, Latin America, Mexico

  • A Northern Michigan Adventure

    I’ll be back in my home state of Michigan for the month of April to finish some requirements for my graduate degree. After I booked my ticket I found out that the school district I will be working in actually has…

    • April 10, 2026
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    • Blog, Journeys, Michigan, Nature, USA

  • 19 Destinations in Mexico You Need to Visit

    When considering a trip to Mexico you might picture sandy beaches, beach cabanas, and margaritas. I like relaxing on the beach just as much as the next person, but resorts and tourist towns are such a small piece of what Mexico has to…

    • February 21, 2026
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    • Blog, Mexico, Tips and Guides, Travel

  • Visiting the Botanical Gardens of San Miguel de Allende

    Jardín Botánico El Charco del Ingenio The botanical gardens are about 1.5 km Northeast of the main part of town in San Miguel de Allende. This 88-hectare (over 170 acres) space is not only a garden, but also a recreational and ceremonial…

    • February 10, 2026
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    • Blog, Mexico, Nature, Tips and Guides, Travel

  • San Luis Potosí City Centre Tour

    San Luis Potosí, Mexico is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The city sits at an elevation of 6,700 feels. The city is named after Louis IX of France who is the…

    • January 16, 2026
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    • Blog, Expat, Journeys, Mexico

  • Salvation Mountain and Joshua Tree Roadtrip

    “A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill My favorite thing about traveling are the friendships you make along the way. I met my soul sister on my first trip abroad. We met in 2011 at…

    • December 16, 2025
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    • Blog, California, Journeys, USA

  • Once a Wise Man, Twice a Fool - Climbing Mt. Fuji

    There is a Japanese proverb about climbing Mt. Fuji: “He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man; he who climbs twice is a fool.” 「富士山に一度も登らぬバカ、二度登るバカ」 Growing up I remember playing with my mom’s hiking stick from Mount Fuji. She…

    • December 10, 2025
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    • Blog, Japan, Journeys, Nature

  • Top 10 Meaningful Things to Do in Siem Reap

    It can be easy to get caught up in the party scenes when traveling, especially in Southeast Asia. I’ve never really been big into partying at home or when traveling. Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting new people and…

    • December 8, 2025
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    • Blog, Cambodia, Inspiration, Tips and Guides, Travel
San Luis Potosí

San Luis Potosí City Centre Tour

  • January 16, 2026
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  • Blog, Expat, Journeys, Mexico

San Luis Potosí, Mexico is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The city sits at an elevation of 6,700 feels. The city is named after Louis IX of France who is the…

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6 Tips on How to Land an Expat Assignment

  • January 4, 2026
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  • Blog, Expat, Mexico, Tips and Guides, Travel

This post was written by my husband who worked really hard to land us an expat assignment in Mexico. Some of you may have the desire to travel but want to keep your current job or stay in your career…

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Hanging Ornaments Surrounded by Green Trees in Lingnan Tiandi

A Journey through Southern China in 21 Pictures

  • December 20, 2025
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  • Blog, China, Travel

This summer I traveled to Foshan, a city in the Guangdong Province of China to teach at a language center. While in China we had the opportunity to travel around some areas in the Guangdong province with our host. Some areas we visited…

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Dialou Chinese Castles, Guangdong Province, China

Dialou Chinese Castles

  • December 18, 2025
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Chinese Castles? Our host has been taking us on trips over the past few weeks, hoping that we will get a well rounded perspective on Chinese life and culture. Last night he told us we were going to see some…

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Salvation Mountain View

Salvation Mountain and Joshua Tree Roadtrip

  • December 16, 2025
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  • Blog, California, Journeys, USA

“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill My favorite thing about traveling are the friendships you make along the way. I met my soul sister on my first trip abroad. We met in 2011 at…

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Toilet Waterfall, China

An Ode to Squatty Pottys; A Haiku Journey

  • December 15, 2025
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  • Blog, China, Funny

I'm not afraid to talk about poo. I actually quite enjoy it, my family would love to inform you about my affinity with the poo emoji and I won't deny it. Everyone poos and that definitely doesn't stop when you are in…

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Prayer Flags, Clouds, and Trail Map Mt.Fuji Japan

Once a Wise Man, Twice a Fool - Climbing Mt. Fuji

  • December 10, 2025
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  • Blog, Japan, Journeys, Nature

There is a Japanese proverb about climbing Mt. Fuji: “He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man; he who climbs twice is a fool.” 「富士山に一度も登らぬバカ、二度登るバカ」 Growing up I remember playing with my mom's hiking stick from Mount Fuji. She…

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Bungee Jumping Face Adrenalin South Africa

Face Adrenalin Bungee Jumping, That Time I Fell Off A Bridge

  • December 3, 2025
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  • Blog, Journeys, South Africa

  3-2-1 Bungee! I reluctantly stepped off the bridge, concluding on a whim that pencil diving to my death was the best method to meet my maker. After coming out of my adrenaline coma I found myself free-falling some 700 feet in the…

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Top 10 Meaningful Things to Do in Siem Reap

  • December 8, 2025
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  • Blog, Cambodia, Inspiration, Tips and Guides, Travel

It can be easy to get caught up in the party scenes when traveling, especially in Southeast Asia. I've never really been big into partying at home or when traveling. Don't get me wrong, I love meeting new people and…

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Hello. I'm Eemma, a US expat living in Mexico. Welcome to my blog where I share my experiences living and traveling in Latin America.

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