Stories from the second half
The Second Half Travel Guides · Mexico
Pesos and tipping, airport transportation, water, street food, and why I enjoy Mexico’s quieter off-season—practical tips from nearly three years here.
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The Second Half Travel Guides · Cabo San Lucas
My Solmar Resort experience, quieter beaches, year-round weather, transportation, dining, and the beach-safety details to know before you go.
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Mexico travel · The Second Half
Explore Cozumel at your own pace, with local food, coastal stops, snorkeling, and practical tips from my time on the island.
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Travel & cruises · Guide
Stay onboard, go ashore, or split the day? A practical guide to choosing your own pace at any cruise port.
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Travel & cruises · The Second Half
A four-day cruise at 55: finding quieter corners, sleeping well, and enjoying Norwegian Getaway at my own pace.
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The Second Half on YouTube
Life after 50, Mexico, travel, and everyday adventures with Doug.
Out exploring
What life really looks like after 50: living in Mexico, exploring new places, cruising, finding great food, and sharing what I learn.
The person behind the camera
New places. Everyday adventures. A few lessons learned along the way. I'm Doug, and this is how I'm living my second half.
I’m a Canadian living in Guadalajara, Mexico, with my wife Jill and our dog Zak. At 55, I’m building a new chapter, making videos, and finding adventures both close to home and further away.
Some days that means a cruise or exploring a new corner of Mexico. Other days it’s a useful fix, a product put to the test, or the funny side of life at home.
Before making videos, I spent eight years as a licensed Realtor in Edmonton and also became a PADI Open Water Instructor. Mexico has been home for around three years, with chapters in Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Mazatlán before our move to Guadalajara.
Now I’m creating full-time, sharing the experiences, useful tips, and everyday moments that make this chapter ours.
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