The only things you will regret are the risks you don't take
I recently got to skydive on vacation in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico again! We have friends who work with Skydive Vallarta in the winters, so it made perfect sense to combine skydiving and our tropical vacation. The skydiving season was slow this year because of poor weather and our busy schedules, so I welcomed the opportunity…
Yelapa is a small boat access town off the beaten path near Puerto Vallarta. These two town shares the same bay. Although Yelapa is on the coast, the towering mountains keep roads away, which gives it a remote island-feel. This town does have a daily influx of tourists on boat trips from Puerto Vallarta that…
Continue reading ➞ Yelapa – a hidden(ish) gem near Puerto Vallarta
The sun was glimmering off the ocean below and I felt a warm breeze on my face. As I turned for final approach I scanned the beach below for hazards. There are certainly no lack on them; a volleyball net, palapas, rocks, palm trees, buildings, pools and beach goers paying no attention to us…
A warm salty breeze, crashing waves and the glow of a setting sun – I could not imagine a better backdrop to a horseback ride down the beach. We were visiting San Pancho in Nayarit, Mexico. Although this town is about 45 minutes from Puerto Vallarta, it is worth the drive for a taste…
I’m surprised by how many people told me to stay near the hotels in Mexico. Resorts are beautiful, but you do not get the true feeling of a country on one. Always be cautious, but you can certainly journey off the resort. Just be aware of your surroundings and travel with someone you trust. Not only…
Continue reading ➞ Why you should leave the resort in Mexico.
I may have been reluctant to visit Mexico from an all-inclusive perspective, but with adventure in my heart, we were able to make the trip into an exciting experience. We did several day trips and one of my favorites was a snorkeling trip to swim with sea turtles. As luck would have it, I spent…
I have been feeling pretty uninspired as of late. Maybe it’s an early life crisis. Recently I have worked towards furthering my education, but I realized I have hit many other milestones that I should be proud of. I decided to write a reverse bucket list. Instead of what I still need to accomplish, I…