Comments on: Why Mexico, especially the Yucatan?

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 09 Jan 2015 05:17:08 +0000

In reply to Hannah @ GettingStamped. Definitely not a bad place to winter at all!

By: Hannah @ GettingStamped

Hannah @ GettingStamped — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:39:43 +0000

We are thinking of spending next winter down in Mexico, probably 4-6 months. The food & beach alone sell me!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 16:58:29 +0000

In reply to Linda.

You are so right about it’s touristy for a reason. Doesn’t necessarily mean I want to go there, but obviously there’s something worthwhile to see or people wouldn’t be visiting it so much!

There are times when lack of amenities is all part of the adventure. At other times, give those amenities!!

By: Linda

Linda — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 14:31:20 +0000

I get a bit cheesed off when people diss touristy places. There is a reason in the first place that it became touristy (although, granted, the subsequent encroachment of concrete in most places is deplorable), and that usually great weather, swimmable seas, great scenery. Perhaps it’s because I live on an island which “sold out” to tourism years back, that I feel defensive when folk criticize, as if there was nothing else here but the concrete! Having just spent time in the countryside, I have to say that I now knoe that I prefer the amenities being close to the resorts offers …. though perhaps I don’t wnat to be actually in a resort.

By: Yucatan Living » News » Yucatan News: Travel & Mushrooms

Yucatan Living » News » Yucatan News: Travel & Mushrooms — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 22:52:16 +0000

[…] One of the most common questions we get concerns the quality of life that expat children can expect in Mexico. This week, Talon Windwalker has published his reasons for bringing his son, Tigger, to live on the Yucatan Peninsula. While we appreciate all of the coast, travel and opportunity factors, it is important to note that, in the end, Tigger himself chose the Yucatan Peninsula over Europe! Brilliant child! Welcome to “the Yucatan” to both Talon and Tigger. You can read Talon’s reasons for his choice on “Why Mexico, especially the Yucatan?” […]

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:19:37 +0000

In reply to Berry. Yes, it will be more as well. I like Cozumel's vibe a bit more, but the expats here seem more . . . balanced shall we say? I'm sure you know what I mean from our past conversations. ;)

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:17:37 +0000

In reply to Melanie Murrish. I hear ya. I don't get the pissing contest some people get into. Some touristy places are that way for a reason. I sure hope you make it to Mexico some day. It's an absolutely wonderful country.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:16:38 +0000

In reply to Ivana. Proper tacos are a VERY good thing. We left SE Asia in September, and when we stepped off the plane in Italy it was such a breath of fresh air. I just can't do nonstop humid heat. For a few months, fine, but not year round. Ugh! Enjoy Europe!

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:15:30 +0000

In reply to Mary. And drinking! Let's not forget the drinking.

By: Talon Windwalker

Talon Windwalker — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:14:48 +0000

In reply to Patti. Thank you! We're enjoying ourselves so far.