One of the treasures of any area are the artists who reside there. One of Merida's treasures is 30-year resident Georgia Charuhas.
North of Merida we found Mr. Britner and the leads on the operations that he oversees...
Eric and Almendra, editors of Yucatan Living
Instead of looking backwards to the economy of the 20th Century, Yucatan and its leaders are looking ahead...
Are there GMO's in Yucatan's produce? Guest writer Jonathan Ruiz studies this question...
There is a well-known saying in Mexico about what happens when the world comes to an end...
We decided that in all good faith we couldn’t ask other expatriates moving to Yucatan for an interview if we hadn’t done it ourselves...
For almost ten years, Khaki Scott has been bringing us the news of Yucatan. Now she needs our help...
Our new guest writer, Jonathan Ruiz, writes about Yucatan economic growth history and prospects...
An expat from California living in Merida shares his acquired wisdom from living a few years in Merida...
If you don't know about Eduardo Galeano, let us have the pleasure of introducing you. If you already know Galeano, enjoy these tales...
Sharon Helgason is practically a legend among expatriates along the Yucatan Gulf Coast. Read her interview here...
Merida's US Consulate has a new US Consul, David Mico! Get to know David, and find out why he came to Merida...
The new Yucatan Living website has a lot of great new features... let us tell you about them!
Sara deRuiter and Neil Haapamaki have traveled the world, and settled in Merida to live out their dreams of running a small hotel and leading a quiet life...
Guest writer Paul Rappoport tells us how he remembers Merida now that he is back in Philadelphia...
Byron Augustin and his wife moved to Valladolid, the city that he decided was his ideal retirement place after visiting 55 countries throughout his career…
Meet the owner of the Casa Hamaca Bed & Breakfast, who first moved to Isla Mujeres in 2001, and now lives and works in Valladolid, Yucatan…
Here's our expat interview with Joshua Gatcke, who came to Merida sight unseen after reading about it here on Yucatan Living (and other places). Was it a foolish decision? Read it and find out...
For years, the Working Gringos have been working with the Progreso Apoyo program, supporting a young man in Progreso as he makes his way through school. This year, we finally arranged to meet him...
Do yourself a favor and read this blog... Sam Quinones is an American who reports on Mexico and this blog is full of fascinating stories, photos and videos about Mexico...
Learn what you need to know about voting in the USA from abroad. Even if you have voted before, you need to fill out a new form this year. Be prepared and make your vote count!
Rosa has lived in the Yucatan for more than 15 years and is married to a Yucatecan. She sees life from a point of view not open to many of us...
While many people work together to bring medical services for children in Yucatan born with debilitating disabilities, there are a few young women that could use your help NOW...
Guest writer Rodrigo Rodriguez has a piece of property in Uayma, Yucatan near Valladolid. He takes us with him on a walk with his caretaker, Miguel Xooc...
Melody and her husband Cordel moved to Merida from British Columbia, Canada. Now they are building a house on the beach, enjoying all the things that living in the Yucatan has to offer...
Allison Nevins moved here from Texas and retired... and then started a business in Merida! Read her answers to our Yucatan Living interview questions to find out why...
Michael Berton and his partner moved to Merida from Ohio to open a small hotel and get involved in the Merida community. They are off to a good start...
Christel Galachiuk is a Canadian who moved to Mexico in order to be able to afford the support she needs to live an independent life as a visually handicapped person. Find out what it is like to live in the Yucatan with a handicap...
This creative, well-reported and well-written blog is written by the LA Times' news assistant in Mexico City, Daniel Hernandez. He even has a recent story about a visit to Ticul...
An exhibit of work by a third-generation (at least!) potter in Valladolid who is working hard to preserve Maya techniques and traditions of pottery making in Uayma, outside of Valladolid, Yucatan.
Here's the story of what it took to establish an English-speaking Rotary Club in Playa del Carmen. As you'll read, the effort it took is easily being overshadowed by the rewards for the members and for the city...
Jessica Winkler came to the Yucatan Gulf Coast from Canada for the wind. She not only set up a windsurfing school in Progreso, but she has been excelling in her field since she moved here...
A friend to everyone he met, expat Sam Woodruff passed away last week in Merida. This is a short tribute to Sam by his good friend, George Fischer. We hope you will honor Sam by reading this and celebrating his life...
Danna Lewis is a Canadian who has lived in Chiapas and has now moved to Merida to be the new Academic Director of a local American school...
Benne' Rockett moved to the Yucatan a year ago to start a new life. After spending almost a year at the beach in Chelem, she moved into her renovated colonial in Merida and started working for Yucatan Living. Read about her experience of the Yucatan so far in her great new adventure...
A former jockey and restauranteur in England, Paul Lawrence tells us how he got to the Yucatan and how he likes living here...
Chuck and Joanne moved from Canada to the Yucatan to have a new adventure after their kids went to college. They have found a way to make a living and are enjoying every day of that new adventure, going on five years...
Malcolm Massey is an author of novels who finds living in the Yucatan is very conducive to his work. He and his wife moved here from Virginia in 2011 and are finding life in the Yucatan quite enjoyable...
Come and meet Steve Creagh, expat who moved recently to Chelem from Vancouver, Canada and started a business with a Mexican partner...
Grant Spradling first stayed in Merida in the 1980's. Since then he has made Merida his permanent home and has gotten serious about his chosen profession of writing...
A few months ago, two graduates from California universities started a unique science-and-art project in the tiny pueblo of Tzucacab. This month, we bring you their story and in a few days, they will bring their project to exhibit here in Merida...
We took careful notes on our recent trip, driving through Mexico to the Texas border with our two dogs. Here are the details of the trip so you can know what to expect next time you do it...
There is a general election coming up in Canada on May 2, 2011 and Canadians everywhere are encouraged to participate. Here are the details in how to vote if you are a Canadian expatriate...
A young UK expat does it all, reporting about Mexico from Mexico City in print and video.
The government of Yucatan wants to know what you think... please read our short introduction and take this very important survey! Our answers will help shape the future of the state of Yucatan...
Louis Nevaer is the owner of Casa Catherwood here in Merida and also publishes a website he calls Mesoamérica Foundation...
The publishers of Yucatan Living, James and Ellen Fields, lost their son Dustin on November 9th. He died unexpectedly in his sleep and was 30 years old...