The Sounds and Smells of PV
It’s part of the experience. The obvious sounds and smells of PV are just what you’re thinking – taco stands and Mariachi bands – but there are a few other, if not
Charlotte Guptill
July 3, 2019
Author: Charlotte Guptill
Things to do in Puerto Vallarta
Street Food
Don’t shy away from the street food! Many first time visitors shy away from street food but by doing so, you are missing some of the best food on your trip
Charlotte Guptill
June 29, 2019
Grocery Stores in Puerto Vallarta
Looking for true grocery stores in Puerto Vallarta, we have plenty of those too. Most tourists want to make a trip to the grocery store upon their arrival. There are
Charlotte Guptill
June 27, 2019
Cultural Tour of Vallarta Artisans
A 2.5 hour tour of Vallarta Artisans I met Anne Marie on a Thursday morning in front of Guadalupe Church in Centro where she usually meets her tour guests. I paid my
Charlotte Guptill
June 25, 2019
Cooking Experiences in PV
Who doesn’t like to eat? One of the best parts about vacation is eating out but there are reasons to want to cook while on your trip to PV. You
Charlotte Guptill
June 22, 2019
Can You Drink the Water in Mexico?
Relax…you can drink the water PV has spent more than $6 million on the installation of state-of-the-art water treatment and purification systems to provide you with fresh, clean drinking water.
Charlotte Guptill
June 19, 2019
Washing your food in Mexico
I will admit – in the US I did not wash my vegetables. I would maybe rinse them before use but I’ve since learned that that only removes the visible
Charlotte Guptill
June 16, 2019
Whale Watching In Banderas Bay
Watching the whales breach from the beaches of PV can be a spiritual sight. Banderas Bay, or Bahia de Banderas (Bay of Flags), is bound on the north by Punta Mita and
Charlotte Guptill
June 11, 2019
Packing For Your Move to Mexico
You’re moving to Mexico. What do you need to bring with you? My husband and I moved here with our dog and we brought roughly 3 large suitcases and 2 carry-ons. We
Charlotte Guptill
June 8, 2019
Day of the Dead
Dia de Muertos The Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico right after our US holiday, Halloween. The celebration lasts for 2 days
Charlotte Guptill
June 5, 2019