Best of Puerta Vallarta, Mexico

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In this episode: The FAQ is how to avoid blisters on your feet. The destination is Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The mistake is my friend who went hiking alone and regrets that now and the tip is about drinking fluids.

The FAQ is: Laura has a lot of blisters after she hikes. She asked me, “How can I avoid these blisters and enjoy my walks more?”

Answer: What’s a blister in the first place? A blister is a pocket of fluid between the upper layers of skin. The most common causes are friction, freezing, burning, infection, and chemical burns. Blisters are also a symptom of some diseases. The blister bubble is formed from the epidermis, the uppermost layer of skin. Don’t pop them or remove the skin. That will protect it.

Preventing blisters can be part of your routine.

Wear the right shoes, and clean socks. Moist skin blisters more easily, so socks that manage moisture and changing socks often can prevent some friction and moisture. Foot sweat can be a culprit, so the right socks can be critical. Break in your walking or hiking boots in advance, too.

Put some tape, padding or moleskin on the blister points on feet to prevent them. You can also add these to the inside of shoes, which last even longer, through many changes of socks or insoles.

Today’s Independent Destination- Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

One of the favorite destinations for a solo woman traveler is to venture into Mexico, to a city that is welcoming tourists, like Puerto Vallarta. Once the US/Mexican borders open again, this may be a good destination for you.

Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, which we will describe in a few minutes, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs.

Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico's most affordable coastal towns, with plenty of pristine beaches and street markets, as well as an old town with a Spanish colonial atmosphere. ... This is generally the most affordable area in Puerto Vallarta and, as an added bonus, you're just minutes away from the main beach.

The Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe known locally as La Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, is a Catholic place of worship in Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It is open daily, with services in English available on Saturdays and mass in both Spanish and English on Sundays. The Church, built between 1930 and 1940, was constructed on the original foundations of a chapel initially dedicated to Lady Guadalupe in 1901. The Church is dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as the Virgin Mary. She is the patron saint of Mexico and is considered a religious symbol of Catholic faith and female empowerment.

Do you want to experience some small group cooking classes?

Chef Mavi will take your group of 2-6 to the various local markets to buy the ingredients i.e., fish market, veggie market, tortilla market and then you to her home for the cooking class.

Chef Mavi