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Lake Chapala doesn’t experience ocean tides, but Lakeside does have its own ebb and flow. Throughout the year, visitors, seasonal residents, volunteers, and customers come and go, creating the rhythms that shape life in our community. During the busy months, local restaurants, organizations, charities, social groups, and events are full of energy. During the quieter…
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If you’ve spent any time in Ajijic, you’ve probably noticed the small chapel perched on the hillside above town. It’s one of those landmarks that naturally sparks curiosity—How do you get there? Is it a difficult hike? And is it worth it? In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about…
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I’ve got a new challenge for you—and this one didn’t exactly go according to plan. In this video, I teamed up with a few fellow creators for a game of Codenames. If you’ve ever played, you know it’s all about making the perfect clue… and avoiding the one that completely derails everything. Well… let’s just…
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Play the Word Game from Mextranjero 2026 At the Mextranjero 2026 meet-and-greet in Ajijic, I turned my table into a mini game show. Visitors stopped by and gave me one-word clues in a puzzle inspired by the classic board game Codenames. My challenge was to guess which words on the table connected to their clue.…
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Behind the Scenes in Ajijic In early February, Ajijic hosted the Mextranjero 2026 creator meet-up — bringing together 14 YouTube channels from across Mexico and beyond. From the outside, events like this can look polished and effortless. Cameras are set up. Collaborations happen. Videos get posted. But what really happens behind the scenes? Over the…
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Two very different restaurants. One shared intention: cooking with love. In this installment of Living La Vida Lakeside, I visit two locally owned Ajijic restaurants led by women whose kitchens are built on care, tradition, and community. From a tiny breakfast-and-lunch spot just off the plaza to a relaxed Italian restaurant designed for long dinners…
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Most days along Lake Chapala are calm, bright, and easygoing. Blue skies, light breezes, and steady rhythms define daily life here. But every so often, the lake reminds you that it has another personality. On this particular afternoon, strong southwest winds pushed waves hard against the malecón in San Antonio Tlayacapan. Dark clouds rolled in,…
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Murals, History, and the Cultural Story of Lake Chapala A new video is now available on Living La Vida Lakeside, featuring a condensed walking tour through the heart of Ajijic, Jalisco. Filmed during a three-hour guided walk, this 30-minute video explores the murals, stories, and cultural influences that have shaped Ajijic and the Lake Chapala…
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If you’ve spent any time around Lake Chapala, chances are you’ve seen posts about Music Bingo popping up in local Facebook groups—but what is it exactly? Instead of calling numbers, Music Bingo plays short clips of songs, and players match the song titles on their bingo cards. It’s part game night, part singalong, and a…
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What a year it’s been! 2025 brought huge changes—not just for me personally, but for the Living La Vida Lakeside YouTube channel as well. Moving to Mexico was just the beginning. Over the past year, I’ve discovered new corners of Lakeside, shared unexpected videos that resonated with viewers, and started building a community around calm,…