If you are new to the series, feel free to read the project introduction post for the back story of our remodel in Mexico. The project is scheduled to take 5 weeks, which is pretty ambitious, but possible. Before we move on to a day-by-day account of the remodel, allow me to introduce the cast of characters. Condo…

Remember that lovely condo I showed you a few weeks ago? The one we loooooove. Well, we didn’t love the kitchen, and we can never leave “just okay” alone. So, we are doing a kitchen remodel {gulp} in Mexico. Let’s see, we don’t know any contractors here, AND we don’t…

Guess what? We bought a condo in Puerto Vallarta! It took forever but finding the perfect place was worth the wait. This article recaps our experience buying property in Mexico, describes the purchase process at a high level, and offers a quick photo tour at the end. Buying property in Mexico is different than in the United States, but it…

Banking in Mexico goes on our ever-growing list of items in the category of “Adulting in a Foreign Country.” Whether or not expatriates really need a Mexican bank account is debatable. As with most things, it just depends on your circumstances. This post shares our experience of banking in Mexico. It also offers ideas on why, as…

These are the top 10 reasons we love living in Puerto Vallarta. It is the perfect place to retire or live as a digital nomad! When we announced we were retiring and would be living in Puerto Vallarta, most people were shocked. The surprise probably had as much to do with our ages (43 and 53 at the time) as…

What do you do when your wildest dream comes true? Celebrate, celebrate, and celebrate some more! We have been sharing our retirement adventures with our Facebook friends for a few months now and constantly hear, “you guys need to start a blog.” So, here it is; a retirement blog focused on living in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and traveling…