Arnan de Gans

The international goose

Tag: roadtrip

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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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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Under the threat of rain

News reports come trickling in about the road being out. Some thoughts about that.

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Visit the Uxmal and Mayapan ruins near Merida

If you are staying in Merida and want something to do. The Uxmal Archeological site and Mayapan are excellent places to visit if you like big pyramids.

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How to get from Cancun to Bacalar and back

Drive your car or motorcycle from Cancun to Bacalar and back on this fun adventure through Quintana Roo in Mexico!

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Using GPX files in Osmand

Osmand offers the most features and has, in general, the best support for the GPX adventures I share. Learn how to import and use GPX files in Osmand.

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GPS Routes through the Philippines

A few fun routes through the Philippines to ride with your motorcycle or to drive with your car.

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Explore Valladolid from Cancun by car

A fun day exploring Valladolid, away from Cancun by car. Get there without using toll roads.

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How to use GPX files for navigation

What are GPX files and what are they used for? GPX files are simple XML files which contain a plotted route, track and or Waypoints or Points of Interest. These files are formatted in a way that most...

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