2021 - North America
Mexico -
Mexico-USA: entry USA & new travel vehicle
November 2021
Zurich - Tijuana, Mexico
After 9 intensive weeks, also meeting with friends and thus many good conversations, once again we said goodbye to the for us overcrowded homeland.
We didn't want to take the risk
USA: Surfer, ghost town, saloons, MB Sprinter upgrade
December 2021
Chassis modification Mercedes Sprinter
At Agile Off Road in San Diego www.agileoffroad.com, we had the chassis of the 4x4 Sprinter, 3.0 liter 6 cylinder, optimized with an on- and off-road performance handling package. The result is noticeably better driving behavior on and off the road.
The vehicle was weighed first,
Switzerland: Budweiser Beer, Staint Blaise and friends
October 2021
Budweis Czechoslovakia: beer and an intact old town
Although we are not beer drinkers, the tour of the Budweiser state brewery was very informative and interesting. Budweiser from the Czech Republic is the original and one of the most famous beers in the world. However, there was a trademark dispute
Switzerland: world travelers meeting, sailing & snow
September 2021
Flight booking with Aeromexico
We booked our flights with Aeromexiko, paid and got confirmation for Tijuana-Mexico City in business class.
Two days later we received an email that the outbound flight had been canceled and that we should choose another flight, namely two days later or on the same day in the morning at 5 a.m. Since we didn't want to turn our entire travel program upside down,
Mexico: flat tire, palm fronds & vaccination
August 2021
Tire repair
On the highway, the RAM display showed me the pressure loss in the left front tire. We turned around, fully inflated the tire with our compressor, and drove 10 KM back to the small village where we had just passed.
Mexico: our common path
July 2021
Side by side through life - no matter what happens
Recently Brigitte and I celebrated thirty years together. Of those, almost 16 years of traveling all year-round and being together 24 hours a day in close quarters. We have seen and experienced so much and, of course,
Mexico: garlic shock and selfie mania
June 2021
Playa Huatabampito
A long beach, quiet only during the week. Over 30 campsites equipped with electricity, water and dumping. We were the only camper for more than a week and enjoyed life with wonderful weather.
As read in the daily newspapers, littering is also increasing in Switzerland. What goes on here in Mexico on the beaches, especially over the weekend, is unfortunately very tragic.
Mexico: border-crossing attempt
May 2021
Quinceañera - Fifteen years old princesses
Widely celebrated among Latinos, the Quinceañera marks an important milestone in a girl's life. Partly a birthday party and partly symbolizes the transition from girl to woman at the age of 15 and traditionally shows his willingness to marry.
Mexico: Anthropology and Pueblo Magico
April 2021
National Museum of Anthropology
is a museum that exhibits the pre-Columbian past and living Indian culture of Mexico. It is considered one of the most comprehensive natural history museums in the world and is the most visited museum in Mexico City. Every year the museum
Mexico: planless or not?
March 2021
Pepe’s RV Park, Tepotzotlan
We have parked at Pepe's RV Park in Tepotzotlan.
It is located about 50 km north of the center of Mexico City at 2,290 meters. A generously sized facility,
built over 30 years ago. Until 2001 the place was filled with USA Camper convoys.
After the attack in New York, the North-Americans were too afraid
Mexico: trust and checkup
February 2021
Trust…
We are standing in front of the cash register in a large shopping center in Tulum.
The cashier is pushed aside by an inspector, who searches the cash register and every possible place where money could be hidden. Picked up the cash register and looked underneath. The rubbish bin was raised, the price list folder was checked to see whether there was paper money hidden somewhere.
Mexico: yes, the sun keeps rising
January 2021
Yes, the sun keeps rising
Our habits have changed, we wake up at dawn, hear the lapping of the waves on the wall, the rustling of the wind in the palm trees and know that we won't go any further! Here in Chetumal, Mexico we enjoy some freedom: