Everyone assumes living in Cancun means waking up to an ocean view. But I passed on the 'Miami with better tacos' vibe of the Hotel Zone for the gritty reality of Centro. Here is why I chose broken sidewalks over the beach.
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Everyone assumes living in Cancun means waking up to an ocean view. But I passed on the 'Miami with better tacos' vibe of the Hotel Zone for the gritty reality of Centro. Here is why I chose broken sidewalks over the beach.
One of the defining traits of the "Digital Monarch Butterfly" lifestyle—living in two places—is the sudden realization that your hobbies and habits don't neatly pack into a carry-on. When I’m in Canada, I take for granted that I can drive ten minutes to get a canvas or order specialized electronics that arrive the next day. When I’m in Mexico, I have to get creative.
Many never venture beyond the hotel zone. I get it - the hotel zone in Cancun is exactly what many are looking for. Miles of amazing beaches, the blue Caribbean water, and all the night life one could ask for. So for many who are looking to travel, that is the perfect spot.
But Cancun has so much more to offer…
“How can you afford to live abroad half the year at your age? You must be very successful…”