Why Cancun is So Much More Than Just Spring Break

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Spring has sprung and we've already started the month of April.  Here in Cancun, the crazy Spring Break season is coming to a close, which means I can come out of my cave again.  Haha.  It's funny that Spring Break is the thing that brought me here originally, yet nowadays I can't stand it!  Spring break is GREAT for businesses in Cancun and in that respect it's nice, but for locals who work a 9-5 and are sober sallies like myself, it can be a huge nuisance.  Additionally, we like when Cancun is known for being a beautiful, culturally robust city with historical attractions, great food, and amazing beaches, not just a party town for college kids to come get drunk in.  I thought this would be the appropriate time to share why I think the destination of Cancun is so much more than just Spring Break.

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5 Things I've Learned Living Abroad

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5 Things I've Learned Living Abroad

Living abroad can be tough to adjust to.  Like I outlined in a recent post, there are many things you have to accept and adapt to, especially in Mexico.  Living in another country can also teach you many valuable life lessons.  Here are a few I've learned while living in Cancun for 5 years now

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11 Things You Must Accept Living as an Expat in Mexico

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11 Things You Must Accept Living as an Expat in Mexico

A few weeks back I had some expat ladies over to my house for some appetizers and gossip.  We got to talking about luxuries we missed from our home countries which led me to write this post. As an expat living in Mexico there are certain luxuries I've had to give up while living here and some weird things I've just had to accept about this foreign country.  I know my fellow foreigners living here will be able to relate to these unusual things you might have to accept if you want to live as an expat in Mexico. 

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Valentine's Day Weekend at Now Jade Riviera Cancun

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Valentine's Day Weekend at Now Jade Riviera Cancun

To celebrate a romantic Valentine's Day with my lover we decided to book an all-inclusive resort in the Riviera Maya.  I like to take advantage of the amazing surroundings in Cancun whenever I can, so I went on the hunt for an affordable, yet luxurious one night stay for us.  The best deal and reviews came from the Now Jade Riviera Cancun.

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Rio Secreto - A Hidden Gem Underground

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Rio Secreto - A Hidden Gem Underground

A few weekends ago I was lucky enough to experience a true hidden gem in the middle of the Riviera Maya.  Rio Secreto, literally means secret river, and that's exactly what it was.  It's located in the midst of caves, pools of fresh water, and decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. I headed over to Rio Secreto with the social media gang from Cancun.  We arrived to the check-in area where we watched an informational video and got ready for our adventure.

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Gourmet Mexican Food at Julia Mia Cancun

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Gourmet Mexican Food at Julia Mia Cancun

OMG my second post and it's about food again... no surprise there!My boyfriend and I decided to try a semi-new restaurant in Cancun last weekend for our date night.  We had heard great things about Julia Mia and its gourmet Mexican food.  Julia Mia is located in downtown Cancun right next to Costco.  The decorations inside and out are just beautiful.

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Vegan Tacos in a Meat Eater's Paradise

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Vegan Tacos in a Meat Eater's Paradise

Holy moly my first official blog post! Those who know me know that this blog has been a long time comin' and finally I've taken my writing skills to my very own personal blog.For my opening post I chose to write about my recent experience at a fun new food place in Cancun.  On Saturday night my Mexican family (the in-laws) and I ventured out to Corazón Contento in downtown Cancun.  This is not just your average vegan taco place!

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