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Life As A Dog in Manzanillo
Thursday, 25 Sep, 2008 – 6:29 | One Comment
Life As A Dog in Manzanillo

Pictured is Tayla, our pup. She has an interesting story, a lucky one compared with most dogs in Mexico. This is can be found on an animal rescue site for manzanillo here- http://www.ara-manzanillo.org/adopt/chesty.html
We adopted her …

Notes On Surviving A Manzanillo Summer
Thursday, 18 Sep, 2008 – 6:16 | 6 Comments
Notes On Surviving A Manzanillo Summer

To say Summer in Manzanillo is hot is like saying the Antarctic is cold. Manzanillo in the Summer is more than just hot, it is tremendously hot, it is boiling hot, sometimes it is even …

Real Estate In Manzanillo, The Port, and Tourism
Tuesday, 9 Sep, 2008 – 14:17 | No Comment
Real Estate In Manzanillo, The Port, and Tourism

One thing all of us see a lot of in Manzanillo is Real Estate agencies. It seems that everybody and his/her brother is a real estate agent. Some are reputable, others not so much. However, …

Don’t Drink The Water
Thursday, 4 Sep, 2008 – 4:02 | No Comment
Don’t Drink The Water

Anytime a person mentions visiting Mexico in conversation, the usual response is “Don’t drink the water!” Now it’s not like the advice giver actually has drunk the water, it’s just that this particular piece of …

Cinepolis- Manzanillo’s Movie Theater
Wednesday, 3 Sep, 2008 – 4:40 | 2 Comments
Cinepolis- Manzanillo’s Movie Theater

Desperation for the familiar is a common ailment among transplants. Living in in a foreign country is wonderful and a constant adventure, but there are times when every person may feel desperate on some subconscious …

How to obtain an FM-3 visa
Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 18:33 | 9 Comments
How to obtain an FM-3 visa

If you are planning on visiting Mexico, or moving down in the near future there are a few things you should do before coming. A passport is currently the recommended document to have to enter …

9 Tips To Finding A Job In Manzanillo
Thursday, 14 Aug, 2008 – 6:09 | One Comment
9 Tips To Finding A Job In Manzanillo

Many wonder what it takes to find a job here in Manzanillo, or to legally work in Mexico. We’ve put together a list of 9 tips to finding work in Mexico that might help.

Learn The …

Gringos in Paradise- Book Review
Tuesday, 12 Aug, 2008 – 13:34 | No Comment
Gringos in Paradise- Book Review

I just finished reading this entertaining memoir of two expats who retired to Mexico. I don’t usually like this kind of stuff, but this book is different. It may have struck a chord with me …

Safety in Manzanillo
Wednesday, 6 Aug, 2008 – 6:13 | One Comment
Safety in Manzanillo

Perhaps one of the biggest concerns for travelers and tourists in Mexico is the matter safety. With all that has been going on in Mexico, many wonder if it’s safe to travel to Manzanillo, and …

Fear of the unknown
Monday, 4 Aug, 2008 – 6:19 | 2 Comments
Fear of the unknown

Fear of the unknown can hold some people back from their dreams. Don’t let it happen to you!