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Part of living in Paradise is trying to find a new piece of Paradise. For example, for most people a vacation in Riviera Maya takes planning, saving, and executing precious … Continue reading theJenVenture Video 22 – Christmas at Hard Rock Riviera Maya
Join Jen, her mom Sherry, and kiddos Cam and CJ as we take a trip to Aktun Chen, in the jungles of Akumal/Tulum Mexico where we discover caves, cenotes, wildlife, … Continue reading theJenVenture Video 21 – Aktun Chen
Join Jen and Cam as we taste test local Mexican beer brewed around the Riviera Maya. Hosted by Mr. Tiki in Playa Del Carmen at the ferry dock. Local music, … Continue reading theJenVenture Video 20 – Playa del Carmen Beer Festival!
Join us as we celebrate the festival de vida y muerte at Xcaret! This was our first time to celebrate dia de los muertos and we were so excited to … Continue reading theJenVenture Video 19 – Dia de los muertos at Xcaret
When we moved to Mexico, almost a year ago, I envisioned running around barefoot, exploring hidden jungles, discovering new beaches, and finding special spots to call my own. I also … Continue reading My life in @’s and #’s
AND WE FINALLY MADE IT, CJ STARTED SCHOOL TODAY! I dropped CJ off at school this morning at 7:15am. It’s been a long time since I’ve been that nervous after … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles… His first day of school in Mexico!
It happened one night in May. I was eating dinner and I felt it, in that moment I knew something was not right in my mouth. It was my crown. … Continue reading My first Dental Experience in Mexico (hint: it’s much better than I expected)
The List. Of course there is a list! I was just a little (or a lot, actually) surprised at what all was on the list. It started easy enough. Enrollment … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles… Getting everything on “The List” that we needed for school in Mexico
We are almost to our 6 month “full time” mark here in the Riviera Maya, and we are finally getting settled in and comfortable. So comfortable that when we had … Continue reading What do you do when you have family and friends come to visit you in Mexico for two weeks?
My VERY FIRST dedicated video. This video is dedicated to Dos Ojos, south of Cancun Mexico. Hope you enjoy the crystal clear cenote water and the wonderful Mayan community that … Continue reading theJenVenture Video #15 – Spend a day at Dos Ojos, Tulum, Mexico
So what do you do after you’ve been rejected and a little heart broken? (yeah, I’m talking about me, he’s already moved on)… You go find something better!
Remember that school? The one that felt like a Disney movie set? The one that was “the one”? Well… it wasn’t. Remember I said… Take it slow and spend some … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles… Sometimes the first school, isn’t the right school
For those of you who have been keeping track of our social media I’m sure you’ve noticed a lack of Louisiana and an abundance of Mexico. That isn’t because we’ve … Continue reading Yes, BIG changes have been happening!
When we decided to move to Mexico – five years ahead of our time frame – we knew that finding a great school for CJ would be a necessity in … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles… Finding an International Middle School in Riviera Maya
Well, I’m just going to go ahead and say it. Boatlife was a wonderful idea – but for one small detail… we don’t know how to sail!
Greatest Hits from the last two years exploring Mexico’s Riviera Maya coastal areas. Based out of Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Unico 8027, Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resor, and … Continue reading theJenVenture Video #14 – Riviera Maya, Mexico – Vacation Resorts and Beaches
Searching the beaches, swimming, sailing, cenotes, and snorkeling throughout the Riviera Maya in Mexico. (Akumal, Tulum, Sian Ka’an, Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya, Unico 2087, Isla Mujeres, Cancun Adventures)
Spending time at Hard Rock Hotel Rivera Maya, Tao Residences, Cenotes, Beaches, and more exploring Mexico with our friends!
Exploring Mexico! – Chichen Itza, Cenotes, Sian Ka’an, Tulum, Isla Mujeres, Valladolid, and MORE! It’s not always about the beaches, some days it’s about learning the history of our future … Continue reading theJenVenture Video #11 – Traveling in Mexico – Tulum, Chichen Itza, Sian K’an, Valladolid
We stayed at Akumal Bay – Beach & Wellness Resort while we were on a TAO Discovery Weekend. Spent lots of time at the beach and Akumal, Mexico area. ** … Continue reading theJenVenture Video #10 – Akumal Bay, Mexico – Spring Break at the Beach
