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About the Kortmans
We’re a family of 6 who have chosen to be location independent. In early 2014, we sold our house and most of our possessions. Our first international trip as a family was in 2014 and brought us through Southeast Asia, South Africa and parts of Europe. We’re currently planning an RV trip through Mexico, Central America and Ecuador. We’re passionate about travel and about expanding our horizons through experience. Read more about us or View our itinerary.
The Kortmans’ Current Location
Downtown Newaygo
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First day on the new property
So here we are setting up a home base in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. We've already talked about the good things about this place, the many reasons why we moved here, the reasons why we're trying to set up a home base. We finally found a...
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Xote Water Park – Fun with Kids in San Miguel de Allende
Throwback that never got posted last summer. Here it is! Still loving life here in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico! Are we still seeking fun stuff to do with our kiddos that isn't crazy expensive and totally touristy....YES! All the time! Our...
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Becky’s Laser Eye Surgery Experience in Mexico
When Paul and I found out how cheap it was to get laser eye surgery here, we decided to go for it! It is roughly $4,000 for both eyes in the U.S., it was $2,000 in Thailand a couple years ago and here it was $900 out the door including follow-up visits and the...
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Visiting Chichen Itza and Coba with Kids
A lot of people might say, "Really, wander around a bunch of old stone buildings in the hot sun and you think the kids will enjoy it? Sounds like torture for the parents!" I'm here to tell you it's totally doable! Our kids really enjoyed visiting both Chichen Itza...
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January News
After some time north of Merida on the beach for Christmas we set out to visit Chichen Itza, Coba, and 6 centoes before starting down the Mexican Caribbean coast. More on Chichen Itza, Coba and the cenotes later. Today, I wanted to update you quickly on where we are...
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Christmas 2016: Christmas in a Beach House
Last year for Christmas we were in La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Becky asked the kids afterwards what they liked and didn't like about Christmas that year as it was our first Christmas not in Michigan, our first Christmas not with extended family. So it was our...
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Puebla to Merida and Christmas Prep
When we left San Miguel de Allende after being parked still for 6 months we knew we'd be starting another adventure full of issues, stories and breakdowns. But we had no idea how much all of that would happen on day one! We spent the night in a mall parking lot,...
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We’re leaving San Miguel de Allende today
Yesterday was the final leg of a marathon as far a our family and Mexican "normal" is concerned. We got sick a week and a half ago. We're not all 100% healthy yet, in fact Becky has a terrible chest cough that is keeping her up at night and making her really...
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Clam Beach RV Park Between Rosarito & Ensenada Baja California Mexico
No we are not at this RV part right now, but Becky and I just got off of a Skype call with another family who'd like to RV into Mexico and were interested in Clam Beach RV Park, when we dug into our blog posts we found out that we never posted about this great RV...
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