Could Mexican pulque be the next tequila or mezcal?

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Pulque is the oldest ancestor of two of Mexico's most popular alcoholic drinks, tequila and mezcal.

Mojitos and an MRI: Meet the Americans who are getting health screenings on vacation

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A woman smiles with a tropical drink and an MRI scan in the back.

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When Josef Woodman's shoulder gave out in 2012 — strained from chopping firewood on his farm outside Chapel Hill, North Carolina — he said he was quoted between $2,400 and $3,200 for an MRI at Duke University Hospital.

We left the US and moved to Mexico when I got pregnant 4 years ago. It's more affordable and our family is thriving.

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Puerto Vallarta is a popular spot for tourists.

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A retired boomer splits his time between Nebraska and Mexico. He says life is affordable in Puerto Vallarta and there's a lively LGBTQ+ community.

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Bill MacKenzie, 67, (left), lives between Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and Omaha, Nebraska with his husband Darin Templeton.

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Mexico's drought is so severe you can see the effects from space

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A cow is stuck in the mud of the dry bed with dead trees in teh background and small pools of water
Mexico is experiencing its most widespread drought in over a decade.

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We built our vacation home in Tulum for $350,000. I'm glad we invested in the market early, but there are issues with basic infrastructure.

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Three story vacation house in Tulum
The project took a year and a half to complete, but the couple were "super happy" with the results.

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Ancient Mexican Child Sacrifice Linked to Elite Inbreeding

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A photo of the archaeological dig at Paquimé

I've visited Cabo many times. One change to my travel plans made my last trip the best yet.

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I rented a car on my recent trip to Cabo and explored some beautiful nearby towns.

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Forget Napa Valley and Tuscany. Here are 7 underrated wine regions I love visiting as a sommelier.

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Most people haven't had the full experience of trying Serbian wine.

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I traveled to Tulum's brand-new airport. It's bright and beautiful, but I was shocked by the hidden transportation fee.

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Tulum airport
Tulum has a brand-new airport.

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