Are you flying to Cancun for an epic vacation? Cancun shuttle services make it easy to get around the area without requiring a rental car. It’s a cost effective way to get from A to B when you have a specific destination in mind. While shuttles are convenient, they are […]
Have you ever encountered the Monarch butterfly migration? I remember it coming through Northern Nevada as a kid and the butterflies were so great in number that they caused traffic accidents. It’s one of the most impressive migrations in the entire world with individuals traveling in excess of 100 miles […]
You’re headed to Mexico and are worried about carrying too much cash. You’ll need to grab reasonable amounts as you travel and are worried about finding ways to get cash from your bank or through an exchange. We get the question all the time and the answers are easy! You […]
Wondering what time zone you are traveling to in Mexico? While your phone will adjust automatically, it’s good to know the time differences. Luckily, there are four different time zones but the majority of Mexican states fall within a single time zone here. This makes it easy to manage time […]
Mexico is a festive country and when they have a holiday, it’s generally a fun one. From the high mountains to coastal beaches, holidays in Mexico typically involve world class cuisine, friendly people and no shortage of festivities. I have great memories of accidentally camping on Baja beaches during major […]
Before you travel to Mexico city, keep in mind that this is a high altitude location. You might need a day or two to acclimate if you live in lower elevation areas. What is the altitude in Mexico City? Mexico city in feet sits around 7,350 feet or 2,240 meters […]
It’s just a hop and skip from this southern city to the Mexico border. In fact, several important crossing points are within easy reach, opening the door to tourism and road trips just south of the city center. Driving from Tucson to the Mexico border is super easy, so long […]
For those of us living in Mexico or visiting for the long term, planned power outages are something we must expect. In Mexico, utilities are sometimes shut down in anticipation of storm events. Hurricanes, lightning, wind and other risks to the power grid are cheaper to manage through rolling outages […]
Ok folks, we’ve covered the directions for Sentri Lanes at San Ysidro. That just leaves the general and Ready lanes as options. For those with Ready Lane credentials and approved ID’s, it offers a great way to speed up border crossings, especially at the very busy San Ysidro border. Not […]
This question comes up again and again. It’s especially common for people driving into Mexico because you have plenty of cargo space. For flights, the amount of things you bring naturally is less so it’s not a big issue. There are some things to consider either way however. Items that […]
