Danielle and Joe
Retire and Roam

I had Miami filed away as too flashy, too expensive, not my scene. Four nights later I was completely won over — by dive bars, Wynwood murals, Little Havana jazz, and a city that surprised me at every turn.

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.