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I was born and raised in a tiny town in Washington State where I spent most of my time reading books in an effort to understand more about myself and the world around me. I left "home" when I was seventeen and have been on adventure since. I don't expect to stop any time soon. There are so many wonderful people in the world to meet and learn from. I still read voraciously and began writing when I was in high school, first for the school paper and then onto bigger venues. I am an excellent editor but have more fun writing, even though it's not as lucrative. My first book should be on bookstore shelves soon!

  • Hometown

    Seattle, Washington, USA

  • Location now

    Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

  • Travel philosophy

    Respect the locals.

  • Craziest place

    Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark. There is nothing you can't do in Christiania, except drive a car.

  • Bizarre experience

    Driving through customs at the Mexico/USA border.

  • Advice

    Pack light but wear really good shoes. Plan ahead. Know what you want to see but be willing to have adventures. Meet locals. If anyone invites you to their house for dinner, go; it will probably be the best meal of your trip.

  • Dream destination

    Since I was a small child I’ve wanted to visit Turkey and Egypt and the part of the world we once knew as Mesopotamia. The history has always fascinated me. I hope Iraq can calm down again before I get too old to go there.

  • Traveled before

    I've been to over half the states in the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii; thirteen of the thirty-six States of Mexico; three provinces of Canada. European countries I have visited are Denmark, Czech Republic, Germany and England.

  • Going next

    I’ll be covering Puerto Vallarta and surrounding area for Viva and when I'm sure I have picked it clean to the bone, I plan to head somewhere I've not been before; perhaps another place in Mexico or elsewhere in Latin America.

Margo Jodyne (Jodi) Dills's Guide Book Entries

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  • When to go

    Nov 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    Oaxaca is blessed with two distinct climates; the valley regions and the coast. At an altitude of 1525 meters (5000 ......

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  • Mexican Jumping Beans

    Nov 12, 2008 - Mexico

    By Margo Jodyne Dills When I was a little girl, we bought Mexican Jumping Beans at Ye Olde Curiosity Shop on ......

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Hotels

  • Parador Sto. Domingo de Guzman

    Nov 11, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    If you’re looking for convenience and availability to downtown tourist attractions, amenities that make Sto. Domingo attractive are their family ......

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  • Villa de Campo

    Nov 11, 2008 - Mexico

    A great value, varying in price and size, this family friendly hotel is a short walk to major downtown tourist ......

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Restaurants

  • La Rustica

    Nov 11, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    A smiling young man in a chef’s hat leans out a window where pizza is displayed by the slice ($1), ......

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  • Cafe Arabia

    Nov 11, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    If you are looking for an excellent latte, a well made cappuccino or a tasty frappe, this is the place. ......

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Activities

  • Massage and Spa Treatment

    Nov 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    After a day of walking the streets or taking an excursion, a massage is the perfect answer for tired bones ......

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Services

  • Shopping in Oaxaca

    Nov 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    Chocolate, mezcal, mole and woven textiles. These are what Oaxaca is famous for and what you should make a priority ......

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  • Mercado Juárez

    Nov 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    The Mercado Juárez is an experience with a treat for all the senses. An abundance of aromas will tumble towards ......

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  • M.A.R.O.

    Nov 12, 2008 - Oaxaca, Mexico

    There is one place where all villages come together, under one roof, divided into sections by type of art and ......

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