098: Embracing the Multi-Layered Culture of Tulum with the Joy Chasers
Today's guests gave up the 9 to 5, rat race, traffic-filled New York City life to discover what makes them joyful. Known socially as the Joy...
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Loco Gringo Mexico
LocoGringo Mexico gives you local insights, vacation tips and stories from people who live and work in the Riviera Maya and Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Our host Kay Walten, will introduce y...
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20 of 97 episodes097: Kristie Orozco Designed the Perfect Life in Tulum
Today's guest, Kristie Orozco made the decision to travel to an international destination every year of her thirties. During her first trip...
096: Andrea Gallo Enjoys the Simple Essence of Tulum Mexico
Today's guest, Andrea Gallo is originally from New York City. When she needed a break from the high-pressure, fast-moving world of fashion d...
095: Travel with Intention with Miguel Amar of Mexico Kan Tours
Today's guest, Miguel Amar only stopped in Cancun to meet a friend before heading to Cuba fifteen years ago. And, like many people who visit...
094: Paddleboarder Tony Schaefer is a Stand Up Guy
When this week's guest, Tony Schaefer, and his wife bought their home in Puerto Aventuras in the early 2000's, he had never heard of paddleb...
093: Is Your Soul Calling You to Tulum? With Kelli Reese
The energy of Tulum called out to this week's guest, Kelli Reese. She had been feeling vibrationally out of alignment in her marriage and 17...
092: Chicas Who Chat Make an Impact with Suzan Crane
My guest this week lives in the jungle of Tulum. Suzan Crane has a colorful career and travel history. She ran a famous punk club in New Yor...
091: A Guy About Town with Alejandro Espejo
My guest this week has lived near the beach in Mexico for most of his life. Alejandro (Alex) Espejo is a recent addition to the Loco Gringo...
090: Gastón Charó Has Created an Oasis of Art in Playa del Carmen
My guest this week is an artist whose passion for a more tranquil life brought him to Playa del Carmen. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argent...
089: Marieke Brown — Akumal's Real Estate TV Queen of Scots
My guest this week is a transplant from Scotland. Marieke Brown came to the Riviera Maya to dive the incredible caves and explore the second...
088: Scott Brown Has Seen the Riviera Maya Evolve Through His Lens
My guest this week is someone who we, here at Loco Gringo, consider family. Scott Brown has been in the Akumal area since he was seven. He m...
087: The Chemistry of Flavors with Chef Cristobal Tamariz
This weeks throwback favorite from 2017 is.....Episode 056 with Cristobal Tamariz. Cristobal Tamariz, is the owner of Riviera Maya Food Tour...
086: Laura and Perry McFarlin — Discovering the Yucatan with Friends
This favourite from the past year was aired on episode 33. My longtime friends, Laura and Perry, are calling in from Iowa to join me as my g...
085: Raising a Family in Puerto Morelos with Amber Pierce
On today's favourite throwback, we take a listen back to episode 060 with Amber Pierce. Amber Pierce, writes the very popular Puerto Morelos...
084: Craig Zabransky — Staying Adventurous in Mexico
As the end of 2017 closes in, we have decided to choose some of our favourite shows from this year. Hope you enjoy! Loco Gringo welcomes Cra...
083: Russell Granger Invests in Playa del Carmen in More Ways Than One
My guest this week is a New Yorker who makes Chicago-style pizza in Playa del Carmen. Russell Granger's story of finding himself in the Rivi...
082: In Akumal, Kerra Bolton Found a Great Place to Find Herself
My guest this week is a New York Times award-winning journalist, former Director of Communications for a presidential candidate, a contribut...
081: A Yogi by the Sea - Ellen de Jonge Shares Her Life's Journey
Ellen de Jonge and her friend needed a break from the hustle and bustle of city life in Amsterdam. They decided they would take a year-long...
080: Kai Kirk Feels Safe Raising Kids in Family-Friendly Mexico
Before moving to the Riviera Maya, Kai Kirk lived in Texas with his wife. Both were putting in long hours for ungrateful companies. When the...
079: The Tulum Food, Spirits & Wine Festival: A Conversation with the Creator, Chef Diane Dimeo
You may have seen my guest today on cooking shows such as Beat Bobby Flay, The Taste, TLC Discovery or from her online syndicated cooking sh...