Freelance writer & author
It’s been almost 20 years since I moved to Mexico, driving alone from California with only a few months preparation and planning. I didn’t know anyone else who’d done this, and I didn’t know anyone in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where I was headed.Friends said I was either courageous or crazy, but I knew this was an …
I can't believe how long it's been since I wrote here! Time flies when you're having fun, and I've been really busy writing other things. I thought I'd share some of them here. In the Good Times office. 1990-something? One of my newest projects is writing a blog for Sotheby's Mexico about living in Mexico. …
One of the things I’m asked about the most is health care and health insurance in Mexico. Of course, that makes sense; as we age or look to the future, health concerns become more relevant. Since I'm not an expert, I thought to share information from someone who is; in this case, Juan and Alejandro …
Right now, Mexico is the #1 destination for all travel; whether you think that's a good idea or not, that's what's happening. So if you're headed to Mazatlan, relaxing on the beach goes without saying, no? 1. Experience Centro Historico Cobblestone streets, beautiful turn-of-the-century colonial buildings (renovated and in ruins), quiet plazas and a lively …
I feel like life is starting again after a year of being on hold; Covid restrictions, concern about infection, etc. etc. etc. all influenced us to such an extreme degree that I was pretty much a recluse for the last 12 months. I'm just really starting to realize that and venture out of the shell …
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There's no question that it's been an unexpected, challenging and thought-provoking year for everyone, and I'm no exception. On March 24, 2020, I closed up my home in Mazatlan, paid the rent and utilities four months in advance, packed a few things (including my two cats) in the car and headed north to Colorado. My …
Recently I was interviewed by Curt and Cindy Liljedah for a podcast on their AdventuRetired.com website. We had a lot of fun! The couple's enthusiasm for living life to the fullest is contagious, and their experience living in Texas close to the Mexican border gave them a more informed perspective than most . They've done …
Moving to another country is something you can only prepare for so much. You might think you're ready, think you've got a handle on speaking Spanish or the cultural differences you'll encounter, but it's been my experience that everyone gets blindsided (more than once!) by unexpected, surprising things. Giant papier mache puppets make their way …
Well, geez. It's exactly a year to the day since I last made a post here. I'm going to blame it on the pandemic. During the last 365 days, my life has been turned every which way. Of course, that's the case for many people. My particular version included driving back to the U.S. for …
I want to send you all over to my Calendar page, where you'll find a somewhat long and interesting post about this upcoming event and the folks involved. Do take a minute to check it out - everyone involved is a fascinating character in their own right - myself included!
Janet Blaser 