by Lupita Perez | Sep 7, 2026 | Pets, USA
Dogs are allowed on the beach and the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland only between October 1 and April 30. We drove out on April 18, twelve days before that gate closed for the summer, and got a foggy, three quarters empty town where the dog was allowed to go almost...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
The St Mary’s Lake Loop Trail is a 7.5 mile white-blazed loop around a 250-acre lake in southern Maryland that did not exist before 1975. The lake is a flood control reservoir, the trail is shared with bikes and horses, and on a weekday in March you can walk the...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
North Beach, Maryland is a former rail resort on the Chesapeake Bay that is better in the off season than in summer. The crowds left in the 1950s, the winter storms are what expose the fossil shark teeth in the beach gravel, and dogs can get on the sand once the...
by Lupita Perez | Jun 24, 2026 | Latin America, Uncategorized
This What to buy in the U.S. as a digital nomad in Mexico restock guide is designed to help you decide what is actually worth bringing back when you cross the border for supplies, focusing on essentials, gear, and travel items that are harder or more expensive to find...
by Lupita Perez | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
April Digital Nomad Life Update: April was a very different kind of month. If you’ve been following my life as a digital nomad in Mexico, you’re probably used to hikes, travel days, and adventure content. But this month wasn’t about that. It was...
by Lupita Perez | May 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why I’m Home Right Now This isn’t the kind of trip I usually write about. I didn’t come home for an adventure, a hike, or a new destination. I came home because my dad is at the end of his life, and my family needs support. Remote work during family crisis looks very...
by Lupita Perez | May 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
What happens when real life interrupts digital nomad travel? What happens during a digital nomad family emergency when real life interrupts travel plans? Sometimes, everything stops. Even if you live abroad or travel full-time, family emergencies, loss, and major life...
by Lupita Perez | May 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
If you are wondering whether hiking La Eme in Chipinque is worth it, the honest answer is yes, but only if you are prepared. This is one of the most demanding hikes in Chipinque Ecological Park above Monterrey, with steep elevation gain, exposed sections,...
by Lupita Perez | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
A February Life Update from Monterrey February turned out to be a calm, grounding month in Monterrey, Mexico. It was not filled with dramatic international travel or big adventures. Instead, it was full of the smaller routines that actually make up everyday life when...
by Lupita Perez | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Is Pico Horcones worth it? The Pico Horcones Hike in La Huasteca Monterrey is a challenging climb with steep elevation gain, exposed limestone terrain, and some of the best views near the city. It is not beginner-friendly, but for experienced hikers who want a tough...
