Arnan de Gans

The international goose

Tag: mexico

Crossing the Mexican wilderness

It seems ages ago that I crossed this wilderness on my motorcycle. Yet it's only been a few months.

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Deserted roads in Baja California

In 2023 I headed north from Guererro Negro to Ensenada in Baja California and rode on one of the most lonely roads I'd ever been on.

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On the road in Mexico

Brrrm! Brrrrm! I'm an adventurer, riding a motorcycle!

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First post of the year

Someone converted a house patio into an aviary.

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I made a birdfeeder

Building your own birdfeeder with basic household items. An easy DIY project for a few bucks.

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I went to the beach for the last time

With the year ending, temperatures are droppping. I visited Playa Tecolote one last time.

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Sunset in La Paz

Evening photos made with iPhone are pretty good. I took this shot around 7PM.

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My 2025 roadtrip itinerary

In June of 2025 I left Merida and rode my motorcycle to the other side of the country.

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The roads in my neighborhood

Half my neighborhood is unpaved, the other half is potholed. I hope there isn't too much rain or wetness this winter.

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Visit Merida from Cancun without using toll roads

Why not save a few bucks, drive on a more scenic road and see something else than trees zip past your windshield.

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Crossing the Sonora desert on a motorcycle

The Sonora desert, desolate and peaceful as ever. Barely any traffic, no towns, no people for miles.

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Go see Flamingos in Rio Lagartos

If you want to see Flamingos, why not make it an adventure! Follow this route from Cancun to Rio Lagartos to find some massive Flamingo colonies.

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Do not use HSBC for your bank

I've been a user of over 10 banks for all kinds of things for the last 25 years. Five years I've been a HSBC customer and never have I had a worse banking experience.

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I rented a house today

I rented a house today. Kinda haphazardly as is customary in Mexico. My home for the coming year at-least.

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I drove over a washed out road

After the rains of September 15th 2025 the main road got destroyed.

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