Monthly Archives: March 2011

The View from Swanvale gets as close as he’ll ever get to a Tiger!

      It was just sitting there.

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Having breakfast at “A Nice Place On The Beach”. (That’s the restaurant’s name)

     

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A Reality TV Future I’m hoping to make a reality. Thoughts from a hammock in Zipolite

I’m now in my third week on Mexico’s Pacific Coast. So far one week in Puerto Escondido, and approaching two weeks in Zipolite, with another 10 days so still to spend in Puerto Escondido again, putting a little more work … Continue reading

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Yes. Once again. I’m crapping on about Zipolite

If you read this regularly, you will no doubt know by now, I’m a fan of this place. So let’s make this quick. To give you a feel for Zipolite I’ve made this short movie. Enjoy. <iframe title=”YouTube video player” … Continue reading

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Zipolite. Where the living is easy. Or should I say “Wear” as in, avoid the nudists

In case you’re wondering, the vista above is the view of the Pacific from outside my room, or cabana, at Lo Cosmico in Zipolite. And let me point out, that this is far from an expensive option for staying in … Continue reading

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The Sunseeking tourist guide to Zipolite, and all points where the sun shines

Despite being surprised at what I’ve discovered in Zipolite, I shouldn’t have been. Every guide I’ve read online and elsewhere has described it as the land of the sunseeker. One of those places where people from around the world head … Continue reading

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Tourists and travellers. Hostels and Hotels. An honest guide

  Let me start by quickly describing the way I travel, and the accommodation which I use. I tend to mix it between dorm style rooms and single rooms. I find after a week or two of sharing a room … Continue reading

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From the crazy, to the sublime (Or at least, less crazy) Mexico City to Oaxaca

  How do you describe the biggest city in the world? I suppose, “Fucking Huge” would be a great start. And I can’t think of a better two words to use. It’s busy day and night, it’s noisy, it’s crazy, … Continue reading

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