- by Fern Corraini Here's a humorous look at how "Fulltimer" expats stay cool, occupied and happy during the summer in La Paz, Mexico. We don't just survive summer, we enjoy it! So, it’s still summer in Mexico. And there’s no use skirting around it…it’s hot! Here in La Paz, about half the … Continue reading...
Can You Find Home in La Paz, Mexico?
The Baja Citizen is a wonderful English language magazine distributed free of charge in the La Paz area. The article below first appeared in the Jan/Feb 2019 issue, and we thank its editor, Gari-Ellen Donohoe, and the article's author, Flavia Faustini, for allowing us to reprint it here on our … Continue reading...
Hiking in Baja California Sur
Serendipity and San Antonio By Fern Corraini La Paz, BCS may be best known for its location on the magical Sea of Cortez and for its stunning beaches, but plenty of opportunities also abound for hiking in La Paz, Baja California Sur. Here, our writer, Fern, shares a recent hike she took with her … Continue reading...
Carnaval La Paz 2019
By Fern Corraini February 28 - March 5 Carnaval La Paz starts this weekend in downtown La Paz! Whether you're visiting during this time or a full-time resident, Carnaval La Paz is a fun, week-long celebration that is not to be missed. Unlike many carnavales around the world, Carnaval La Paz … Continue reading...
Cycling in La Paz
The La Paz cycling community is friendly and welcoming. Here's how I got started. By Fern Corraini I have a bossy friend who decided that I should take up cycling at age 64. I firmly told her no. That’s completely out of the question, I said, because I don’t like cycling. Or biking. Or … Continue reading...
Christmas in Mexico
The Mexican tradition of la posada reflects the humble origins of the holiday By Fern Corraini My first Christmas in Mexico was spent in Puerto Vallarta 40 years ago, and it was also my first Christmas away from home. I thought I would miss the snow and the shopping, the concerts and the … Continue reading...