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I love to travel, I love language, I currently live in Mexico teaching English as a second language. I love cats.

Hometown
Midwest, U.S.A
Location now
Guadalajara, Mexico
Work published
Poetry.com and in the book of poems they publish
Travel philosophy
Get to the most destinations on the least amount of money.
Craziest place
An all inclusive resort in Cancun that had a topless pool.
Bizarre experience
Driving on the wrong side of the road in Nassau, Bahamas.
Advice
Stay away from the touristy areas to get an authentic feel of the place you're in.
Dream destination
I want to visit every country in the world before I die.
Traveled before
All over Canada, all over the U.S., all over Mexico, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Cayman Islands
Going next
Buenos Aires, Barcelona, Tokyo, or Taipei.

Emily Kerr-Riess's Guide Book Entries

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Nightlife Summary
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Nightlife in Zhiuatanejo is definitely available, but don’t expect any huge clubs. The clubs here are small and cater to ......
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When To Go - Zihuatanejo
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
There is no bad time to visit Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. However, they do have two main tourist seasons: The summer ......
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Getting To and Away From Zihuatanejo
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Getting to Zihuatanejo by BusThe most economic way to get to Zihuatanejo is by bus. There are two regional bus ......
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Destinations

Zihuatanejo
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Located on Mexico’s west coast in the state of Guerrero, nestled into a quiet bay area, Zihuatanejo is a popular ......
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Puerto Escondido
Feb 12, 2007 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Puerto Escondido, whose name translates to hidden port, lies on the pacific coast in Mexico within the state of Oaxaca. ......
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Hotels

Hotel Presedente Intercontinental
Jun 03, 2009 - Ixtapa, Mexico
As one of Ixtapa’s all-inclusive resorts, it holds the guest in the lap of luxury. The beds are luxuriously comfortable ......
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Quinta Camelinas
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
This cottage has a variety of suites, apartments and rooms with private or communal kitchens, king, queen and double beds, ......
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Casa Iguana
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Just a two minute walk from Playa La Ropa, Casa Iguana offers nice, well decorated, clean suites with king, queen, ......
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Restaurants

Tokai
Mar 08, 2010 - Guadalajara, Mexico
Looking for quality sushi at a good price? Tokai is your answer. They offer a variety of sushi, sashimi, and ......
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Mariscos Terranova
Mar 08, 2010 - Guadalajara, Mexico
Seafood in Mexico is a lunch option, and these restaurants are generally not open for supper. This popular place is ......
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Scratch Do Ouro
Mar 08, 2010 - Guadalajara, Mexico
Make sure to be very, very hungry before deciding to dine at this Brazilian restaurant. As long as the hourglass ......
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Activities

Big Game Sport Fishing
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Fishing is a very popular activity in Zihuatanejo as well as one of the biggest industries. There are many sport ......
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Horseback Riding and Birdwatching
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
The best way to get in touch with nature in Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa is to go through the tour operators. ......
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Water Activities
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Water activities are plentiful in Zihuatanejo and Ixtapa. The most popular places for snorkeling are Playa Las Gatas and Isla ......
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Tours

Anfibios Surf & Skate
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Anfibios Surf & Skate offer surf tours and surf lessonsas well as also rent, repair and sell boards. They take ......
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Mero Ocean Adventure
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
For tours in and on the water, check this place out. They offer SCUBA, snorkeling, kayaking, dolphin adventures and boat ......
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Adventours
Jun 04, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
This is Zihuatanejo’s center of ecological tourism for the nature lover. Their tours will fill the sightseer’s day with bicycling, ......
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Schools

Maress Spanish School
Dec 03, 2008 - Puerto Escondido, Mexico
Maress Spanish School offers very small classes and courses for all levels, including conversation workshops. Instructors are very personable and ......
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Services

Services Overview
Jun 03, 2009 - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Money: There are plenty of banks along Juárez in Zihuatanejo such as Banorte, Bancomer, and Santander. They all have cash ......
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