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11 Reasons Why You Should Move to Mexico
Before moving here full time in 2018, we had traveled around to many beautiful and scenic places and upon departure, it was common that we would start daydreaming of living in that destination. When we visited Tulum in 2017 we had the same feeling, the beaches were...
What To Do In The Blue Ridge Mountains Of Western North Carolina
We recently escaped quarantine for a trip to the United States to reset Cassie’s tourist visa. We also had the chance to pick up the paperwork for our family unity which will allow Cassie to easily make the switch from Tourist to Resident. Our destination was in Piney...
VIPKID Teaching | The Feeling of Constant Jetlag
I have written a lot about the ups and downs of teaching with VIPKID with always the conclusion that the upside outweighs the downside of the platform. As I lay here on my couch at 4:50 in the afternoon taking my 3rd nap of the day I cannot shake the constant jetlag...
More than Just a Shoe Company | Tags Alpargatas (Merida, Mexico)
More Than Just a Shoe Company We first found out about Tags Alpargatas while eating breakfast with our friend Rachel of Hippie in Heels in the fall of 2018. We had recently moved to Merida, Yucatan and were on a hunt for local people that were doing good things in the...
Tulum On A Budget: What To Do In Tulum, Mexico
Once a sleepy fishing village, Tulum has turned into a major travel and yoga destination. Tulum is characterized by white sandy beaches and turquoise water. With a vibrant feeling throughout the town that is full of music, dancing culture and yoga retreats, you will...
VIPKID Teacher | The “Oh S*&t Kit” for When the Power Goes Out
Things do not always go according to plan in business or life but we have found that being prepared for it makes all the difference in the world. In this article you will find our experiences with traveling while being a contract teacher for VIPKID. You will also find...
Native Nomads’ Top 10 Places To See In Your Lifetime
Native Nomads' Top 10 Sites To See In Your Lifetime1. Chiapas, Mexico Chiapas, Mexico is a state found as far south in Mexico as you can go, bordering Guatemala. We think it is a must-see destination in your lifetime. With beautiful cities, majestic waterfalls,...
Why You Should Travel Like a Local | Travel Tips for Traveling Local
Native Nomads’ 11 Tips & Tricks for Traveling Local We wanted to share with you some little tidbits we have picked up along our travels and kept in our back pocket for just about any occasion as a traveler. These are the best practices and have helped us many...
Los Gatos de Mexico | The Cats of Mexico
Meet the Cats of Mexico If you've ever been to Mexico, you may have noticed a lot of cats on the street, the road, in front of people's homes or roaming around the mercado as you shop for fruits, veggies and meat. Or maybe they seem to live at the restaurant you are...
Epic Three-Week Mexico Road | Trip Itinerary | Part One
Epic Three-Week Mexico Road Trip ItineraryPart 1: Merida to Cholula This road trip through Mexico was barely planned due to the ticking clock of getting our car back up to the United States to get a new Temporary Import Permit. We knew where the destination was and...