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A little about Playa Zipolite, The Beach of the Dead . . .

Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca, Southern Mexico, on the Pacific Ocean. A little bit about my favorite little get-away on this small world of ours.

Zipolite, a sweaty 30-minute walk west from Puerto Angel, brings you to Playa Zipolite and another world. The feeling here is 1970's - Led Zep, Marley, and scruffy gringos.

A long, long time ago, Zipolite beach was usually visited by the Zapotecans...who made it a magical place. They came to visit Zipolite to meditate, or just to rest.

Recently, this beach has begun to receive day-trippers from Puerto Angel and Puerto Escondido, giving it a more TOURISTY feel than before.

Most people come here for the novelty of the nude beach, yoga, turtles, seafood, surf, meditation, vegetarians, discos, party, to get burnt by the sun, or to see how long they can stretch their skinny budget.

I post WWW Oaxaca, Mexico, Zipolite and areas nearby information. Also general budget, backpacker, surfer, off the beaten path, Mexico and beyond, information.

REMEMBER: Everyone is welcome at Zipolite.

ivan

Monday, October 20, 2014

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To really immerse yourself in a new culture, you should make it a priority to learn at least a few phrases in the local language. This will keep you from looking ignorant and could also save your life in an emergency situation.
Locals will notice your effort, and many may be friendlier if you approach them in their native tongue. Memorize at least a few rudimentary words and sayings, such as "please," "thank you," and "help." If you have no ear for learning a new language, carry a few translated phrases with you on note cards. And when presented with a phrase you're not familiar with, try Google Translate(available on Apple and Android for free), which will quickly translate anything you type or speak into your phone.

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Before you leave, call both your credit-card company and your bank to let them know that you will be traveling abroad in order to avoid getting your account flagged for suspicious activity. While you have your bank on the phone, find out if it charges a foreign-transaction fee and, if so, how much it is. Depending on the answer, you might want to look into using a credit card that doesn't add this surcharge.
You'll want to have some local currency in your pocket when you arrive in your destination, but we don't recommend changing money at the airport. The exchange desks usually charge the highest transaction fees since their last-minute customers don't have any other options. So shop around and make sure you find the best exchange rate (usually from your bank) before you go.
Once you arrive, make big purchases with a credit card but withdraw local currency (from an ATM within your bank's global network) with a debit card. And download OANDA's currency-converter app, which checks rates in more than 190 currencies and four metals for on-the-go calculations and before you make purchases.

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Whether you're visiting a safe country or one that is thought to be on the risky side, you should take some necessary precautions. This means thoroughly researching the safety in your destination before you go, which will inform you of "good" and "bad" neighborhoods, whether it's smart to be out after dark, whether your destination has a problem with pickpockets, and the like. This, in turn, will influence where you book your hotel and spend your time.
If you're worried about thieves, follow our 10 tips for carrying money while traveling, including using a dummy wallet and dividing and storing your money and cards in multiple safe spots. In addition,keep your hotel's address private. And, as always, you'll reduce your chance of encountering a problem if you make a conscious effort to blend in with the locals—meaning no fanny packs or white tennis shoes.
Talk to a friend who has visited your destination or check out online forums to get a variety of opinions. Most of all, when visiting a new place, go with an open mind.

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Beyond passport and visa requirements, some countries have an additional requirement for visitors: an entry or exit tax. Check the State Department's country-by-country entry requirementsto see if your destination is on the list.
The amount of the fee and how and when it’s charged vary by destination. Indonesia, for example, charges a 150,000 Rupiah departure tax at the Jakarta airport—and it must be paid in Rupiah. In Chile, U.S. visitors must pay a $160 "reciprocity fee" when they enter the country via Santiago International Airport. You don't want to be short on the required cash on your way in or out of the country, so hit up the ATM before you go.
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Want to be the perfect international traveler? It's all about research, preparation, and planning ahead. And, we admit, these things take work. But it will all pay off when you pass the passport inspection with flying colors, arrive at your destination with all the proper vaccinations, and greet the cabbie with a friendly "hello" in his native tongue—all without batting an eye. These 11 things to know before you go will take you from last-minute mess to expert globe-trotter, all in time for your next trip.

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Tropical Storm Trudy Taking Aim at Mexico’s Southwest Pacific Coastline By TCRN on October 18, 2014 in Latin American

Tropical Storm Trudy Taking Aim at Mexico’s Southwest Pacific Coastline

The Costa Rica News (TCRN) – Tropical Storm Trudy has formed off Mexico’s Pacific coast southwest of Guerrero and has the potential to produce “extraordinary torrential rainfall” in the south and southeast of the country, reported the National Weather Service (SMN).
The agency said in its report that as of 2200 local time (0300 GMT Saturday) tonight Trudy was officially a Tropical Depression 20-E.
The report also said that Trudy is located 55 kilometers southwest of Punta Maldonado and 140 miles southeast of Acapulco, both in the state of Guerrero.
The weather pattern is moving north at 7 kilometers per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and gusts of 85 kilometers.
Mexican authorities advised that a storm warning area was established from Tecpan de Galeana, Guerrero, to the Lagunas de Chacahua in Oaxaca.
The NWS predicted that this system will generate extraordinary torrential rains, 150 to 250 millimeters with elevated waves of 2-4 meters off the coast of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Authorities have asked people to exercise caution due to the risk of landslides, mudslides, and overflowing rivers and streams which will cause disruption on the roads.
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Trudy Moves Inland, Brings Flooding to Mexico Kristina Pydynowski By Kristina Pydynowski, Senior Meteorologist October 18, 2014; 11:22 PM ET

Trudy Moves Inland, Brings Flooding to Mexico

Play videoAn overview of the tropics is given in the above AccuWeather.com video.
Trudy has weakened to a tropical rainstorm, but it still poses a threat to Mexico with flooding rain and mudslides.
The eastern Pacific has been void of a tropical system since once-Hurricane Simon weakened to a tropical rainstorm prior to reaching Baja California on Oct. 7.
Hurricane Ana, now passing close to Hawaii, developed in the central Pacific on Monday, as such, it was not designated as Trudy.
Trudy took shape late on Friday, intensifying from a tropical depression. Soon after strengthening into a tropical storm, Trudy moved inland on Saturday morning, local time, about 75 miles to the southeast of Acapulco.
Heavy rain is the primary concern for the Mexican states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. These areas are at risk for flooding downpours through Sunday despite the storm moving onshore and weakening.
"I anticipate the heaviest rain targeting the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca through Saturday night with rain amounts generally on the order of 50 to 100 millimeters (2 to 4 inches) with 150 to 200 millimeters (6 to 8 inches) in the mountains," Miller added.
Highly localized rainfall amounts between 12 and 18 inches are possible.
That amount of rain is sure to cause flooding, as well as mudslides in the mountains.
The above satellite image of Trudy south of Mexico is courtesy of NOAA.
After this tropical threat passes, attention will turn to the western Gulf of Mexico for potential development next week.

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11 Things You Should Never Delay Before Your Trip

Posted by Christine Sarkis on Thursday, October 16, 2014

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You want to wait until the last minute to pack? Go for it. Prefer to read up on your
 destination only when you're on the plane? Sounds good. But there are some
 things that even the most fly-by-the-seat traveler must do before setting off.
Here are 11 planning pitfalls—irksome oversights and full-on show-stoppers—
that are brilliantly avoidable, as long as you address them well in advance.
 From getting the proper immunizations to breaking in new shoes, here's
what you need to be thinking about in the days, weeks, and months before
your next trip.
Get Immunizations
Heading to Argentina? Make sure you have your typhoid shot. Going to
China? You'll need a hepatitis A vaccine. Since getting the proper vaccinations
 means booking medical appointments and sometimes requires more than
 one dose (often spaced a few weeks or months apart), it's not something you
 can do at the last minute. The CDC's Travelers Health tool offers comprehensive
 information about vaccination recommendations by country.
Keep in mind that even in countries where special vaccinations aren't necessary,
 it's important to make sure you're up-to-date on all your routine vaccinations—
including measles-mumps-rubella and diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis.
Break in New Shoes
Breaking in new shoes, especially the pairs you'll be using intensively on your
 travels, should never be left to the last minute. It can take days or weeks of
short-term wear to effectively and painlessly get a new pair of shoes
vacation-ready. Try to cram the breaking-in process into a few days pre-trip
and you may end up with blisters that will not only make you hate the shoes
 but can also make walking uncomfortable right from the start of your trip.
Download Movies
Traveling with your own entertainment is great. Layovers, long flights, and
delays simply aren't as bad if you can fill the time catching up on movies.
But even with a fast Internet connection, downloading movies is still a
 surprisingly slow process. As a general rule, it's a good idea to prepare
your tablet (or phone, or laptop) at least a day in advance, giving your
device plenty of time with a fast connection so you can add whatever
movies, TV shows, or books you want to take. Because waiting for a
movie to finish downloading is a terrible reason to miss a flight.
Order Special Meals for the Plane
If you're expecting a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, halal, or
 other special meal on a flight, you can't leave it to the last minute.
Most airlines require at least 24 hours' notice to accommodate
alternative meals. In fact, the best time to make your request is
at the time of booking, when you're already on the website or
phone and already thinking about it. Your hungry future plane
self will thank you for it.
Update Your Operating System
Downloading the latest operating system for your phone on the
way to the airport can throw a major wrench in the works. Not
 only does it mean rebooting at a time when you're likely to need
 the device to make last-minute phone calls or check your flight
 status, but your phone's fresh outlook on life means you may
need to re-log in to some of your apps. And if you're a person
 who doesn't know all of your passwords off the top of your head,
this can leave you without travel vitals like itinerary information and
access to communication tools.
Book House Sitters and Pet Sitters
It's always wise to lock in your preferred house sitter or pet sitter
well in advance of your trip. This goes double during the summer
and around the holidays, when home-care providers are in high
demand and book up quickly. Even if your plan is to souvenir-bribe a
 family member to pick up your mail or pay a neighbor kid to clean 
the litter box, you'll need to make sure they'll be around to manage
 the home front while you're away.
Download and Update Apps
Without a fast connection, downloading and updating apps can
 be frustratingly slow. And deciding which new apps you'll need
 (which HDR camera app? Which map app? Which public
 transportation app?) can be a time-consuming process.
That's all to say that it's a good idea to download new apps
and update any apps you'll rely on while traveling (since older
versions may crash or just not work as they should) the day
before you leave, at the latest.
Sort Out Your Adapter and Converter Needs
Will your electronics simply require an adapter, or will they
need both a converter (also called a transformer) and an
adapter? These are important questions to clear up well
before you travel. Many electronics (such as Apple phones
 and tablets) have a converter built into the charging plug,
so if you're traveling somewhere with 240 V current, you'll
 just need an adapter for the plug shape. But if you try to
plug in something (for instance, a hair dryer or white-noise
 machine) that doesn't run on dual current, you'll break it. Figure
 this out before your trip and avoid electronic meltdowns.
Book Popular Restaurants
If you've got your heart set on eating at a specific restaurant in a
city you're visiting, you should seriously consider reservations.
Because if a restaurant is popular enough for word of it to have
reached foreign shores, chances are it's going to be hard to get
 into. Brush up on your language skills and make the phone call,
 or if you have a credit card with a concierge service, you can
enlist the help of a professional. OpenTable allows you to book
online at many restaurants in the U.S., as well as an increasing
number of spots in 19 countries and regions including the U.K.,
Japan, and Mexico. Or use a country-specific restaurant-
reservation site such as Lafourchette in France.
Check Your Passport's Expiration Date
Are you traveling anywhere within the next year? Then stop
 reading this, go find your passport, and make sure the
expiration date isn't within six months of your travel dates.
Take this small but vital step because some countries won't
 allow you in if your passport expires too close to your travel
dates. Known as the six-month passport validity rule (and
the similar three-month passport validity rule), it can ruin a
 vacation even before it begins. USA Today has an overview
 of countries and regions that enforce validity rules.
Check Baggage Restrictions of Connecting Airlines
On some connecting flights, you only need to know the
baggage restrictions of the airline you booked through.
But other times, you'll be expected to abide by multiple
airlines' baggage policies. And if you book a separate
flight at your destination, you'll need to make sure your
 baggage abides by those rules or risk paying a hefty
 fee. It's an irritating process, and on some foreign
carriers without clear information posted online it may
 require a phone call, but think of it as better than getting
 to the airport and discovering you'll need to pay an extra
$50 to bring your toothbrush and clean socks.
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