Spending the holidays abroad can be a lonely experience. It can also be an interesting way to learn about a different culture’s traditions and celebrations. Last year I spent my first holiday season abroad. I lived in Tijuana through Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. In this article, I’ll talk about …
Medical tourism in Mexico is booming. More and more Americans travel across the border for healthcare each year. This guide explains, step-by-step, how to visit a clinic, purchase prescriptions, and visit the dentist in Mexico. I also outline options for more serious medical work such as surgery and cancer treatment. This guide is mostly geared …
While living in Tijuana for the past year, I have used Uber extensively. In fact, for a few months while living in Zona Rio, I took an Uber between my apartment and the border round trip 5 days per week. In this guide, I explain how to stay safe and avoid scams while using Uber …
This guide outlines everything that you need to know to have a safe and exciting visit to Tijuana. In this guide, I explain how to get to and around the city, the visa, accommodation, safety, and things to do, restaurants, nightlife, and much more. This is the ultimate guide to visiting Tijuana. At this point, …
At this point, I have been living in Tijuana for over a year. Initially, I decided to move here to save on living expenses. With the average rent in Southern California over $2200 per month, the cost of living was just getting out of hand. By now, I feel like I have gotten to know …
At this point, I’ve been living in Tijuana for over a year. In that time, I’ve made the drive across the border dozens of times. This guide outlines, step-by-step, how to drive to Tijuana. In this guide, I discuss auto insurance, safety, border crossings, parking, the visa, driving in Tijuana, and more. Table of Contents- …
With all of the shocking news reports of violent crimes coming out of Mexico over the past decade, many people have gotten the idea that the country is just too dangerous to travel. After spending about a year living and traveling in Mexico, I’ve gotten to know the country pretty well. In this guide, I answer …
The cost of Tijuana border parking is ridiculous. In this guide, I explain how you can avoid the expensive pay lots and park for free at the Tijuana border. The cheapest border parking costs around $7 for 8 hours during the week if there is space available. I have heard of people being charged up …
After spending over a year living in Tijuana and working in San Diego, I have made the walk across the border hundreds of times. Admittedly, the crossing can feel a bit intimidating the first time because it is so large and busy. This guide outlines the process of walking across the border to Tijuana step-by-step. …
In this guide, I explain how to visit Mexico City on a budget of less than $20 per day. I outline a budget for accommodation, food, activities, airfare, and everything you need to explore Mexico’s beautiful capital city on a budget. I’ll also share some money-saving tips to help you stay within budget. I ended …