After 30 years away from the stage, moving to Lake Chapala gave me the push to step back into the spotlight. Here’s a look at the region’s rich theater community—plus how I landed two roles on Opening Night!
Moving to Mexico isn’t all sunsets and street tacos- there’s dog poop on cobblestones, 5 AM fireworks, and non-flushable toilet paper, too. Here’s an honest 1-year look at the quirks of living in Lake Chapala and why we wouldn’t trade it for the world.
It’s officially been a full year since we traded routine for adventure in Lake Chapala, Mexico. Looking back across 365 days of parades, family visits, street tacos, and lake sunsets, here are the top 10 reasons we’re so glad we made the leap.
When Ixtlahuacan de los Membrillos throws a party, you go. Three nights of Fiestas Patronales delivered vibrant religious processions, incredible castillo fireworks, live rock, and a warm community vibe that shows Lake Chapala expat life at its best.
I came home from Europe and walked straight into World Cup fever, Fiestas Patronales, and Joe’s birthday week. This is what summer in Mexico looks like.
My best friend Kelly surprised me in January — she was bringing her family to Mexico for spring break, passports and all. What followed was one of the best weeks we’ve had since moving here.
Headlines about Mexico are loud right now. Here’s what living here actually looks like — and why Jalisco and Lake Chapala continue to exceed every expectation we brought with us.
We had no idea Carnaval was even celebrated at Lake Chapala — until we were standing in the middle of it, covered in flour, surrounded by Sayacas, and loving every second. Here’s the full story.