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México exclusivo para los amantes de los destinos exóticos Pulso de San Luis (Comunicado de prensa) Durante la noche se cierra al tránsito-, la Laguna de Manialtepec, el Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacagua, Mazunte, Zipolite, Río Grande, la Barra ...
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Durante la noche se cierra al tránsito-, la Laguna de Manialtepec, el Parque Nacional Lagunas de Chacagua, Mazunte, Zipolite, Río Grande, la Barra ...
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Sunday, March 8, 2020
Playa Zipolite Posada San Cristobal Zipolite Oaxaca Se sabe que, en los tiempos prehispánicos, se constituyó en Zipolite un importante centro ceremonial de la cultura zapoteca. Cerca de Huatulco, un ...
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Se sabe que, en los tiempos prehispánicos, se constituyó en Zipolite un importante centro ceremonial de la cultura zapoteca. Cerca de Huatulco, un ...
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Saturday, March 7, 2020
The Best Mexico City Resources
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Hola!
When I first started planning my move to Mexico City, I found it really difficult to find resources in English. It took a while to find the best books and websites that were helpful and not totally out of date.
These are the absolute best blogs, books, and guides that I could find and that I still sometimes use when I want to find something new.
- Mexico City: A Travel Guide (my ebook to the best of the best in the city updated in January 2019!)
- Lonely Planet Mexican Spanish Phrasebook https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1743214480/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1743214480&linkCode=as2&tag=laurabronner-20&linkId=6af875075b9f2bf4d953cb45a81988e2
- Mexico City: An opinionated guide for the curious traveler https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1511448334/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=laurabronner-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1511448334&linkId=1f3f5e9d4f45b31dc6caa856bcb39396
- Wallpaper City Guide: Mexico City https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0714869570/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0714869570&linkCode=as2&tag=laurabronner-20&linkId=ec98b3ef4254740b41d146717a4f7f4a
- Lonely Planet Mexico
- TimeOut Mexico City (If you don't speak Spanish, use Google Chrome and it will translate the website for you really well).
Like I mentioned the other day, I also love using Instagram as a way to find out what's new in the city, what restaurants to check out, and what cool local sites to explore. The best part is, photos require no language skills!
Of course, I'm constantly adding more (hopefully) helpful content to Eternal Expat about Mexico City. Keep your eyes peeled for updates and let me know if you have any questions about planning your trip to CDMX!
Speak Soon,
Laura
Friday, March 6, 2020
Off the Grid on a Homemade Island
https://www.greatbigstory.com/stories/floating-off-the-grid
Off the Grid on a Homemade Island
Off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, floats an island that doesn’t look like the others you might see around there. It’s the home of Catherine King and Wayne Adams, and it’s entirely manmade.
Tethered to shore with dock lines, the 500-ton floating mass nicknamed “Freedom Cove” has been the couple’s home for over 25 years—and will continue to be for as long as they live.
Their home features more than a standard kitchen, bedroom and bathroom—it includes a lighthouse, four greenhouses and even an outdoor dance floor. King and Adams built the entire thing without the use of power tools.
They have a lot of what they need right at home. King tends to the several gardens and plants she has floating along with them. Adams can be found out in the water fishing—or even sitting on his couch, because they have a small opening in the floor of their living room that allows them to fish inside. The couple has even used solar panels in the past, really making their home self-sustainable.
Adams and King build new additions to the floating home when they can and have created an art gallery, studio space and an expanding half-acre garden space. Sometimes the rebuilding comes not by choice, especially during the winter storms, but Adams says he is always ready to get up and make sure everything is working.
King and Adams’ home is 45 minutes from the nearest town, and it’s only accessible by water—which is just how they like it. They’ve been on the water long enough to not get seasick—but maybe a little land-sick when they come back to shore every once in a while.
Not everyone is cut out for this kind of island living (although King does recommend it), but the couple has been known to allow visitors to come experience how they live. But the island is more than just a home for King and Adams: It’s a labor of love that continues to grow.
Tethered to shore with dock lines, the 500-ton floating mass nicknamed “Freedom Cove” has been the couple’s home for over 25 years—and will continue to be for as long as they live.
Their home features more than a standard kitchen, bedroom and bathroom—it includes a lighthouse, four greenhouses and even an outdoor dance floor. King and Adams built the entire thing without the use of power tools.
They have a lot of what they need right at home. King tends to the several gardens and plants she has floating along with them. Adams can be found out in the water fishing—or even sitting on his couch, because they have a small opening in the floor of their living room that allows them to fish inside. The couple has even used solar panels in the past, really making their home self-sustainable.
Adams and King build new additions to the floating home when they can and have created an art gallery, studio space and an expanding half-acre garden space. Sometimes the rebuilding comes not by choice, especially during the winter storms, but Adams says he is always ready to get up and make sure everything is working.
King and Adams’ home is 45 minutes from the nearest town, and it’s only accessible by water—which is just how they like it. They’ve been on the water long enough to not get seasick—but maybe a little land-sick when they come back to shore every once in a while.
Not everyone is cut out for this kind of island living (although King does recommend it), but the couple has been known to allow visitors to come experience how they live. But the island is more than just a home for King and Adams: It’s a labor of love that continues to grow.
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