by Lupita Perez | Sep 19, 2026 | Latin America
You can cross the US and Mexico border by bicycle at Laredo. Southbound, you need a passport and an FMM tourist permit (983 MXN in 2026, about $54 USD, and free for stays of seven days or less by land), and you have to walk into the INM office yourself to get it...
by Lupita Perez | Sep 19, 2026 | Latin America
You can drive a van or camper from Texas to Monterrey and El Potrero Chico. It takes two permits and one insurance policy, and the crossing matters. You need an FMM tourist permit (983 MXN in 2026, about $54 USD) and a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for the vehicle...
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 | Apr 2, 2026 | Latin America
Is it really possible to hike in snow in Mexico? Yes. If you time it right, you can experience snow and ice just a couple of hours from Monterrey by hiking La Marta near Arteaga. It is a long, demanding, high altitude hike that can turn dangerous in winter conditions,...
by Lupita Perez | Jul 15, 2025 | Latin America
One Last Weekend Before Goodbye: Soaking, Singing, and Stargazing It was the weekend before I left for four months of solo travel across Asia and Africa—a journey I had planned long before Arturo and I started dating. We both knew time apart was inevitable, but we...
by Lupita Perez | Feb 18, 2025 | Latin America
Xilitla Travel Guide: Explore Las Pozas, Surreal Gardens, and Rich History Nestled in the lush Huasteca Potosina region of Mexico, Xilitla is best known for Las Pozas, a surrealist garden created by British artist Edward James. This one-of-a-kind attraction blends...
