Whenever people hear our story, they think we’re nuts. Moving to Mexico from the U.S.? Crazy. Moving back after three years? Even crazier. But hey, “crazy” teaches you a lot. From leaving our “dream life” in Arizona to embracing the beachside charm of Mexico — and beyond, here’s what we learned. Spoiler alert: It wasn’t…
When we first decided to move to Ensenada, Baja California, we thought we knew what to expect. We watched vlogs about moving to Mexico, read countless blogs, and joined every expat Facebook group we could find. But living somewhere is completely different from visiting, and our three years in Ensenada taught us lessons no tour…
Imagine waking up to the soothing sound of waves crashing against the shore, the air filled with the tantalizing aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the salty breeze of the sea. This is not just a daydream for those of us that choose to call Ensenada, Mexico, our home. Between the Sea and Serenity:…
Taking a cruise can be a life changing event. Sadie and I took our first cruise together about 3 weeks after we met. We fell in love with cruising and all it has to offer. That being said, cruising before covid and after is definitely different. We are going to tell you our story and…
As an American there are a handful of things you should STOP doing before you move to Mexico. Stop driving so aggressively. If someone wants to pass you on the road, let them. They’re driving faster, move over. Maybe they have to poop. Maybe they have an emergency situation. You never know what is going…
Sapphire and Kevin headed back to the States last week, and on the way there, Saff started feeling sick. She had an appointment the next day to catch up on her vaccines, so he just kept the appointment. They diagnosed her with a “virus” and said to ride it out. Her covid, strep, and flu…
Mexico is just different. There are a lot of similarities to the United States but there are some huge differences also. We love it here and would not trade living here for anything. We love the people and our opportunities. We have started helping as much as we can in any way that we can….
Hola! I’m writing a series of posts that will outline what we love as well as what we have struggled with while relocating to Mexico. We aren’t calling this a permanent move yet, just a visit for a few weeks. If we love it, we will stay. If we don’t, onward to other places! I’m…
Travel with the Wandering Smileys HOLA, AMIGOS! Hi! We are the Smileys, and we’re here to make your travel adventures unforgettable. We share insider tips, honest reviews, and ways to support local communities, all while helping you easily navigate your journey. Every twist and turn in our travels has taught us something new, and we’re…
We are the Smileys, and we’re excited to share our latest adventure in Tucson, Arizona. Although our trip was a bit different this time as we were pet sitting and couldn’t leave the house for long periods, we made the most of our time exploring Tucson’s coffee scene. Join us as we recount our coffee…