Category: Travel
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Living Like a Local: ¡Pobre Perrita!
Since arriving, I feel I’ve done a pretty good job immersing myself into this culture. I no longer feel weird pronouncing Spanish slightly incorrectly, saying hi to community members on my daily walks, or joking around with the people I meet. I think I got really lucky with the host family I was placed with,…
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DIY: Mosquito Traps
In Mexico, I’ve used bug spray with DEET, lime juice, Raid mosquito coils, but I’m amping up my protection by making DIY mosquito traps!
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Living Like a Local: Dealing with Pests!
Life’s rough living like a local when you’re used to black ants and mosquitoes in NYC! I miss my clean home free of any pests, but I’m finding living here to be a true taste of reality and cultural immersion dealing with all these unwanted pests. Maybe I’ll become a seasoned entomologist before I leave…
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Living Like a Local: Meeting the Locals
Mexicans are one of the most friendly people I’ve had the pleasure of meeting in my life. I always love visiting Mexico and continuing to meet these fantastic individuals.
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Living Like a Local: Aftermath of Huracán Patricia
It’s story time! Follow me on my journey in Agua Caliente Nueva as I share my experiences living like a local. I try my best to share entertaining anecdotes with a touch of seriousness to bring you back to reality of how I’m immersed in the Mexican culture and lifestyle.
A Healthy Blueprint 