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San Sebastian del Oeste

San Sebastian del Oeste

San Sebastian is ensconced deep in the heart of the Sierra Madre Mountains. It is off the beaten path and one of Mexico’s last remaining secrets. A town and a municipality that is not far from Puerto Vallarta but far from the tourist haunts. San Sebastian was founded in 1605 and consists of unique antique haciendas and homes.

Amira Irfan: Lawyer, Six Figure Blogger, Business Coach

Amira Irfan: Lawyer, Six Figure Blogger, Business Coach

Amira Irfan is an inspiration to bloggers and to women. She is a successful entrepreneur, lawyer, and business coach, and she runs a successful group for bloggers. I catch up with Amira to get to know her a little bit better and get an understanding 

Lessons Learned After One Year of Blogging

Lessons Learned After One Year of Blogging

This week marks one year since I started blogging.  This post was originally written on December 5, 2019, updated in April 2023, and is now refreshed for 2026. Over these eight years, my journey as a blogger has evolved, and I want to share the 

Palladium Vallarta: Activities

Palladium Vallarta: Activities

The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa is a lavish, all-inclusive resort occupying a flourishing swatch of the manicured jungle with an enticing private beach, about a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta. The 420 rooms have jetted tubs and furnished terraces and the master suites 

Palladium Vallarta – Romance

Palladium Vallarta – Romance

The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa is a lavish, all-inclusive resort occupying a flourishing swatch of the manicured jungle with an enticing private beach, about a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta. The 420 rooms have jetted tubs and furnished terraces and the master suites 

Palladium Vallarta – The Food

Palladium Vallarta – The Food

The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa is a superb destination for friends, couples and families to enjoy some time off. The resort has two buffets, four specialty restaurants and seven bars. Hemingway is an adult’s only bar after 6 pm. The four a la 

Palladium Vallarta – Chef’s Table

Palladium Vallarta – Chef’s Table

The Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa is a lavish, all-inclusive resort occupying a flourishing swatch of the manicured jungle with an enticing private beach, about a 45-minute drive from Puerto Vallarta. The 420 rooms have jetted tubs and furnished terraces, and the master suites 

Palladium Vallarta

Palladium Vallarta

I am surrounded by lush and opulent gardens, on a cliff nestled in the gorgeous, natural and innate setting of Riviera Nayarit. In front of me is an incredible and stunning view of the Pacific Ocean. The Sierra Madre mountains provide an awesome drop to 

Life Insurance: Underwriting for Women

Life Insurance: Underwriting for Women

Underwriting is the process of assessing the degree of “risk” relating to the person applying for life insurance. Basically, underwriting answers the question:  “Are you expected to have a standard life expectancy?”

Healthy Anger, Boundaries &  Eating

Healthy Anger, Boundaries & Eating

Healthy anger, boundaries and healthy eating are a holistic approach to life. We talk about expressing healthy anger, healthy boundaries and eating healthy.