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Dr. Mary Travelbest New Zealand with a bonus destination of Baja, Mexico


Dr. Mary Travelbest  New Zealand with a bonus destination of Baja, Mexico



Key Takeaways: Travel with confidence, no matter the situation. Visit your favorite places, near and far. Even if you don’t have a lot of experience traveling, you can do New Zealand and learn a lot. What can you expect there? We share a few insights about that and also Mexico, especially the Baja area from Tijuana south. We discuss driving, insurance, and what is a good city to visit.

Today’s Independent Destination-New Zealand and Mexico

New Zealand

Christchurch bombing
Auckland
Queenstown
Kiwis
Fjords
Franz Joseph Glacier plane ride
WW2 in New Zealand


Destination: Mexico travel
Tijuana, Mexico, close to the San Diego border
A culturally defining moment for many Americans
20 miles away, but a world apart
Passport required

Things to buy at the border: Elvis Posters,
Restaurants
Ave. Revolucion
Safety
Border rules
Flavors, colors
Walk across
Taxi into town
Driving in Mexico
Insurance needed for your car
Baja
Rosarita
Ensenada
Valle de Guadelupe

Today’s Mistake- Mistake in Mexico
I drank the can of juice from a vending machine.
I was sick for three days.
Be careful what you eat and drink.


Today’s Travel Advice-
You want to be confident when you travel. Visit your ancestry. What would you be doing now if they had remained there? Ask.
Explore new places.
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