Hey Reader,
I’ve been in full-on busy mode lately. Last weekend I volunteered at a local brewfest, which turned out to be a lot of fun. I’ve been telling myself I need to get out more, and pouring beers for strangers is always a good idea.
This week will be even better. The county fair kicks off and it’s a big deal around here. It’s like the old-fashioned fairs where people enter their pies, quilts, jams, livestock, and all kinds of things. Once there was a contest for tallest weed. (Not the 420 kind, just your regular garden weed.)
My dad’s favorite part is the rodeo, so the rest of us tag along to make him happy. (We actually root for the cows, though.)
The best part is that my son and my niece are coming. Everything is always better with the kids here.
The biggest question is which fair food to eat first.
Here's what I have for you this week:
✈️ Travel Spotlight: Best Beaches in Mexico
💻 Digital Nomad Life: Digital Nomad Burnout
🐾 Travel With a Dog: Managing Time Zone Changes
✈️ Travel Spotlight
This Week: Best Beaches in Mexico
Mexico’s coastline stretches more than 5,000 miles, so there’s no shortage of beaches to choose from. Some are perfect for swimming, others for surfing, and a few give you a little history with your sunbathing.
A handful worth considering:
- Playa Maroma near Playa del Carmen has soft white sand and calm water, good for swimming or relaxing.
- Playa Norte on Isla Mujeres feels like a giant natural pool, but it fills up fast, so mornings are best.
- Akumal Beach is where you’ll spot sea turtles cruising the bay. Go early if you want to see them at their most active.
- Tulum Beach sits under ancient Mayan ruins, which makes floating in the water there unforgettable.
- Los Cabos offers golden sand and big waves, great for surfers but not always safe for swimming.
The best beach is the one that fits how you actually want to spend the day.
👉 Related Read: See the full list here: 10 Best Beaches in Mexico You Need to Visit
💻 Digital Nomad Life
Topic: Digital Nomad Burnout
Traveling while working can be incredible, but it’s also exhausting if you never slow down. Digital nomad burnout happens when the freedom of constant movement starts to feel more draining than exciting.
You’re always making decisions, juggling time zones, and trying to keep up with work while exploring. Eventually, it catches up with you.
Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s simply your body asking for a reset. Some common signs include constant fatigue, irritability, and even losing interest in exploring new places.
The fix isn’t complicated, but it does require intention:
- Stay longer in one spot to create routines and actually rest.
- Set clear work hours so you can unplug without guilt.
- Reconnect with why you started this lifestyle and make time for those things.
- Take care of basic health needs like sleep, movement, and decent meals.
- Build a community of other nomads so you’re not doing this alone.
Burnout is normal, but it’s not permanent. A slower pace and better boundaries can bring the excitement back.
👉 More on this: Digital Nomad Burnout: How to Recognize It and Recover on the Road
🐾 Travel With a Dog
This Week: Managing Time Zone Changes With a Dog
Changing time zones is rough enough on humans. Add a dog to the mix and you’ve got two sleep schedules to adjust.
Dogs don’t know you crossed six time zones overnight. They just know when they’re hungry or ready for a walk, which might suddenly be 3 a.m.
The easiest way to manage it is to plan for a gradual shift rather than an overnight fix:
- Before you travel, start adjusting walk and meal times each day if possible.
- When you arrive, give your dog plenty of daylight walks. Sunlight helps reset their internal clock, just like it does for you.
- Keep routines consistent. Even if the timing is off, the sequence of “morning walk, breakfast, rest” helps them feel settled.
- Be patient. Most dogs adjust within a few days, especially if you stay calm and stick to familiar cues like their usual food and bedding.
A slower pace, familiar routines, and extra exercise can make the transition easier for both of you.
🥸 Joke of the Week
How do seashells stay clean?
They wash up on the beach.
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Happy travels,
Sherry
Digital Nomad and a Dog
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