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Sasha is a teacher, writer, and video producer from Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Michigan State (Go Green!) and has since lived in China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Colombia. Sasha and his wife Rachel run Grateful Gnomads, where they write about teaching ESL, digital nomad life, long-term travel, live music, and more.

Looking to get from Sayulita to Puerto Vallarta? Let me help! I live in Puerto Vallarta and visit Sayulita often – here are the best ways to get between these two beach paradises. Sayulita is around 40 km (25 miles) from Puerto Vallarta’s international airport. At its core, it’s a small fishing town with a …

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Are you thinking of spending Christmas in Puerto Vallarta? Let us help! We’ve been living in Puerto Vallarta for over 8 years collectively and have spent many Christmas seasons in PV. Christmas is a magical time of year when our stunning coastal city comes alive with twinkling lights, vibrant festivities, and a unique blend of …

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Wondering about celebrating Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta? Let us help! We’ve been living in Puerto Vallarta for over eight years collectively and have celebrated Día de Muertos many times in Mexico. Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Puerto Vallarta is a fascinating cultural experience. From the beautifully adorned altars to the …

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Curious about El Centro Puerto Vallarta? Let me help! We’ve been living in Puerto for over eight years collectively and frequent the shops, cafes, restaurants and bars of El Centro often to find you this neighbourhoods best gems. As you may have guessed, El Centro is the center and heart of the city. It begins …

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Looking for the best Puerto Vallarta snorkeling? Let me help! I live in Puerto Vallarta, and going snorkeling in the crystal clear waters is one of my favorite things to do here. Puerto Vallarta offers some of the best places to snorkel in Mexico’s Pacific coast! While visiting this gorgeous coastal town, head to one …

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