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One town at a time, written down as I go

Hi, I’m Dove 🙂 I’m spending the next couple of years exploring Mexico and deciding where I’d like to relocate to more permanently, one town at a time. On the first leg of my adventure, I’ll visit six towns on the Quintana Roo coast, starting at the end of October 2026. This is where I keep the notes.


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