Something too few tourists will ask before coming to Guanajuato, Mexico, for a visit is, Can I use my ATM and credit card for everything or anything? I have seen many a display of the Ugly American Syndrome in many restaurants and shops over this very issue.

So, to avoid the temptation of...

You would not think that mentioning Other Gringos in an Expat Survival Guide would be necessary but after I am through you will write to thank me. It is necessary and we struggle with this on a daily basis.

This Survival Tip will more or less apply depending on what region of Mexico you...

I am happy as a peacock to report that Mexico does not have much in the way of Creepy Dangerous Things that come out in the night to do you in while you sleep.

There are, however, some things that can give one pause. Unlike Australia where there are many things to bite you, sting you,...

Ask any one about their Florida vacation and their answer is sure to be, So much to do, so little time. No matter how many days you plan to stay in Florida, its never enough to take in the many attractions this exciting city offers.

Here are just a few of the top things to see and do for...

The Taj Green Cove Kerala Reviewed By A Package Holiday Traveller

I sometimes read package holiday reviews by travellers before choosing a resort, and the Taj Green Cove was such a resort.

Id like to give my review for what it is worth, and the first thing Id like to say is that we...

Eating out is a source of pleasure and cheap entertainment in Mexico in general and in Guanajuato in particular. We are always being asked where we recommend visitors eat. The difficulty in answering this question is that for $12.00 USD, you would be able to feed four adults. Americans think...

Dubai, a relatively new tourist destination, is basically a desert city with excellent infrastructure and superb tourist amenities. Its liberal policies as well as its convenient location just three hours away from most Asian countries and five hours away from Europe, make Dubai very popular as...

Mexican Living Survival Tip # 10 Love, Belonging, Power, And Fun

William Glasser, M.D., of Reality Therapy fame, said this,

I believe that we are genetically programmed to satisfy four psychological needs: love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

If this is true, then...

Though Curacao may seem like your average Caribbean island, this vacation hotspot has inherited a cosmopolitan sensibility unlike any other destination. Though colonized by the Dutch, Curacao boasts an incredibly diverse population, with 45 distinct nationalities represented in its modest...

Whatever you do, don’t leave behind any essentials of an African safari tour

And that is the first commandment.

The least thing you want to know once you get on board is that you have left a vital gear behind. Safari by nature, requires a number of essentials that are...

Youve talked to your travel agent, read the guide books, and now you believe that you are ready to experience a family vacation to Disney World with your family. However, for many tourists, this vacation taken the first, second, and even the third time, can lead to an intense sensory overload,...

Though I have written a lot on the issue of expatriation to Mexico, one of the most common questions from the younger crowd is, Can I find work?.

This is, in a way, a pathetic commentary on life in America. Younger people, though those I know will not admit this, are wanting to escape...