We are Terry and Claire, two Ontario teachers who love to travel, and the people behind Past The Potholes. Unsatisfied with our vacations being limited to school holidays, and in the middle of a particularly horrible Canadian winter, we signed up for an international teaching job fair and walked away with jobs in Mexico! A year ago we decided it was time for a new adventure and we moved to Trinidad to teach. This year, we’re skipping the classroom and travelling full-time! In search of our next home, we are looking for a place we can invest in and call home. Follow us to find out how we make it work!
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Mexico is known for beautiful beaches and gorgeous weather. However, it may be most famous for tequila. But did you know the drink is actually named after a Mexican town? When visiting Mexico, a popular Read more…
Honestly, we didn’t fall totally and completely in love with Isla Holbox. That’s not to say we hated it, but a few things conspired to just rub us the wrong way a little. Having said Read more…
For people wanting to visit Mayan ruins while in Mexico but don’t fancy joining hordes of other tourists, Ek’ Balam ruins are a perfect choice. While covering a smaller area, the ruins are still impressive Read more…
