We Came to Tulum for the Beaches, But the food Keeps Us Happy! We started out like many Americans do I suppose when they venture to Mexico for the first time, we stayed at an “all-inclusive resort” on Cozumel based on a tip from a friend. It wasn’t anything fancy by today’s opulent luxury standards, but the […]
A Healthy Travel Snack
You have done it! You have packed your bags and are on your way to Mexico! However, with all the travel stress you may be experiencing, you want to make sure to fuel your body correctly. Healthy snacking is a great way to make sure you aren’t fueling up on empty calories! Awareness of what […]
Three Tips To Staying Young
If your goal is to be as vibrant as possible into your 80’s and 90’s, you’ll want to continue to feed your mind, body and spirit throughout your life. After all, you want to enjoy your time in Mexico as much as you can! The mind, body and soul are all integrated and rely […]
Tulum is Booming
I want to share an excerpt from an email I recently received from International Living about Tulum. I happen to live in Tulum and I can attest the little beach town on Mexico’s Caribbean is booming. My wife and I have lived in Tulum full-time since 2008 and have seen a lot of changes since. […]
What is Eating Clean?
You have probably heard the term “clean eating” by now in magazines and on t.v. shows like Dr. Oz. but you may be wondering what eating clean really means. There are levels to eating clean, but it basically means, “if it’s man made, don’t eat it.” The Typical American Diet The typical Western diet […]
You Can Apply For Medicare Online
Medicare has four parts: Part A,B,C and D. Part A is Hospital Insurance, and this is free for insured people and helps pay for inpatient care and certain follow-up services. If you are eligible, you should sign up for Part A a few months before you turn age 65, even if you have other health […]
Start Your Day Off On The Right Foot
Well, you can start your day off on the left foot too as long as you get moving! Exercising first thing in the morning assures nothing gets in the way of your work out later. We all know how our day can get swept away from us and derail the best intentions, so making morning […]
PPACA, Expatriates and International Health Insurance
Calling yourself an expatriate does not necessarily mean you renounce or reject your home country. An expatriate is any person living in a different country from where they were born as a citizen. Recently, the term “expat” is used in the context of professionals working abroad such as oil workers, missionaries and retirees […]
Get Moving, Get to the Beach!
Exercising on the beach is a great way to challenge your body because sand provides an uneven and shifting surface which makes working out all the more challenging. Your body has to work harder to balance, and although you may not realize it, causes you to use more muscles and burn more calories. You may […]
Wogging Is A Great Way To Build Stamina and Strength
We all know at this day and age that walking has a host of health benefits including cardiovascular as well as all-over toning. The good news is that when you either pick up your pace to speed walk, or you add a few minutes of jogging at a time, the health benefits improve even […]