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About Molly McHugh
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Expertise
All things Baja. Baja Bus Travel, Driving the Baja California Peninsula, Taking a Ferry, Enrolling Children in School, Public & Private Bilingual Schools, Fishing, Medical Insurance, Emergency Evacuation Insurance, Real Estate basics, Climate & Weather, Eco-trip outfitters, Kids Summer Programs (all ages, families & teens), Environmental Issues.

Experience
Traveled a few short trips to Rosarito Beach area (driving, bus & taxi!) in my 20's. When I was eight months pregnant, went on a Green Tortoise Baja Beach Daze bus & camping trip (Playa Escondida near Loreto).

In 2005 I moved to Baja Sur with my 8 year old son (after a few trips to La Paz in 2004). Loved the area and the people, got to see more of the Peninsula and had time out on the water - heaven.

My son has attended both private and public schools in Mexico, including summer programs on the mainland. We have also homeschooled at times.

I wrote a relocation guide for those wanting to travel or move to the Peninsula - Viva La Baja! Relocation Guide to the Baja California Peninsula. It can be purchased online at www.vivalabaja.com and is delivered to your inbox within 24 hours.

Organizations
Blogging community, Writer's Row, Travel Writers.com, Travel Junkie Anonymous (kidding)

Publications
Escapeartist.com - "Traveling to Mexico with Children".

Transitions Abroad - "From Mexico to Guatemala, a Safe & Worthwhile journey" and "Sending a Child to School in Mexico".

Travel Roads.com - "Costa Rica, A Crime-ridden Adventure Lover's Paradise?" and "Travel Abroad - Honey, Should We Take the Kids?"

I publish a blog on Baja: Viva La Baja! Blog.

I have written a 27 page Viva La Baja! Travel Guide that is available to you for free. Email: molly.vivalabaja@gmail.com if you would like a copy.

Education/Credentials
B.A. Communications (Mass Media Studies) University of Washington, Seattle, WA. 1997

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Molly McHugh 
In Category  Mexico

SubjectDate Asked

bus to loreto10/1/2009
  Q: I am trying to arrange travel to Loreto from Tijuana in mid-October '09 for a kayaking course. ...
  A: sounds like a great trip. I believe the fare to Loreto is around $100 USD and takes around 5 1/2 ...
Ensenada9/30/2009
  Q: I want to take a trip to Ensenada Mexico soon and was wondering if you could give me soon insight on ...
  A: Have a great trip, here are some resources for you to check for tourist activities, hotels, ...
many questions????8/31/2009
  Q: i hope its not to much for you i am most likely going to be moving to rosarito beach soon from ...
  A: You need to scroll through my list of Q&As here - most of the above has been answered one way or ...
Is it safe!7/14/2009
  Q: I will be taking a cruise and will be stopping in Ensenada with my 10 year old daughter. Thinking ...
  A: Annette - please enjoy your time with your daughter in Ensenada! The majority of crime that is ...
transporting furniture to Cabo7/2/2009
  Q: ..I am moving to Cabo and am waffling between bringing all of my "stuff" or storing it here in ...
  A: http://forums.mexonline.com/showthread.php?t=89. The process will be the same, just the tax amount ...
ferries Guaymas to Santa Rosalia5/18/2009
  Q: Where might I find price and schedule for this route? Thanks
  A: there are some other Q & A's I´ve answered that have info, or better yet, if you simply click on ...
bus from Cabo to La Paz4/23/2009
  Q: We want to fly into Cabo and go immediately to La Paz. We've heard there are comfortable buses to ...
  A: or just plain nice first-class... Already answered this as far as bus details go in other Q & A´s ...
Renting my property in Los Cabos3/25/2009
  Q: Hola! We just finished furnishing our brand new appartment in Los Cabos in order to rent it for 8 to ...
  A: Update - here is a resource for you that just came my way. They help homeowners with part-time ...
V-Beam laser treatments in Cabo or La Paz3/10/2009
  Q: I'll be traveling to Cabo after March 18 and wanted to look into V-Beam Laser Treatments with any ...
  A: what a great time for a trip - the weather should be gorgeous. Ok, I did a few searches for you and ...
registerd mail service from US post office3/5/2009
  Q: I have need to send a letter to a Puerto Vallarta business. I would like to have a receipt signed ...
  A: Baja person not PV but can say that if you need it officially signed, and can´t risk having mess-ups ...
fishing2/24/2009
  Q: We want to go to either Puerto Vallarta or Cabo San Lucas. Which offers the best fishing. We've ...
  A: Go to Cabo! There are a zillion outfitters to take you on trips, do a quick look online and email ...
Bus from San Jose del Cabo airport to La Paz2/12/2009
  Q: I have taken the Pensinsula Executive bus from La Paz to the airport in San Jose, and it was quick ...
  A: I´m sorry this took so long, I am bussing my way through South America at the moment! The easist ...
Veternarian1/22/2009
  Q: I'm looking for a vet in Rosarito, preferably one who can speak some english.
  A: Wendy, sorry this got delayed, am traveling and had computer problems! Here is a great resource for ...
Wanting to move to LaPaz, Mexico1/18/2009
  Q: I've been checking out the boards and want to plan my move to LaPaz. I heard furniture there is ...
  A: Sasha, I read this then forgot to reply, as I need more time to research some information for you - ...
Rosarito schools1/8/2009
  Q: I am here on a 2 year work term with 2 kids that would like to go to a campus school next year. It ...
  A: ) Here are some private school listings for Rosarito - Molly Rosarito Beach: • Colegio Colina de ...
Baja fuel prices12/28/2008
  Q: I live on the mainland and am trying to find the current prices in pesos for both gasolines and ...
  A: sorry can't help with this - am not in Baja driving at the moment. Post this question to the LaPaz ...
Car rentals12/14/2008
  Q: I am going to be camping the Baja Peninsula for 3 weeks via rental car. I certainly want to be ...
  A: I understand your frustration - lots of options are making it hard to make a decision. I have not ...
Car rentals12/10/2008
  Q: I am going to be camping the Baja Peninsula for 3 weeks via rental car. I certainly want to be ...
  A: have been wanting to be able to do that for the last year and a half! You need to talk to the pros ...
transporting furniture from guadalajara12/9/2008
  Q: can you tell me if you know of any way to transport furniture i buy in guadalajara to baja? also do ...
  A: For the furniture, research companies that transport within Mexico - check your local listings. Bus ...
Cabo to La Paz12/8/2008
  Q: I'm looking for the best bus experience from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz. We have a 4-year old & will ...
  A: There are two primary bus companies serving the Baja California Peninsula: ABC and Aguila. ABC ...
La Paz Hotels12/3/2008
  Q: Am planning 1st trip to Lapaz then bus to Loreto. was hoping for hotel rec. and bus advice. Will ...
  A: Lapaz Gringos on Yahoo.com groups you need to check out, and look through there database as I know ...
ferry system11/13/2008
  Q: We are visiting Cabo for Christmas this year and have family also visiting in Mazatland. Is there a ...
  A: what a fun trip. There is a ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan, I've answered this questions a couple of ...
taking a car to mexico11/6/2008
  Q: i want to take a honda accord 1997 to mexico permantly and i dont know if they would let me...or can ...
  A: you do not need a permit to travel in Baja - the entire Peninsula from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas is ...
taking a car to mexico11/4/2008
  Q: i want to take a honda accord 1997 to mexico permantly and i dont know if they would let me...or can ...
  A: I get asked car questions quite a bit - I think I need to do a blog entry and then can just refer ...
san jose del cabo9/9/2008
  Q: Molly-I am an emergency physician living in Colorado with my family. We recently purchaced a small ...
  A: was going to respond yesterday and then forgot - apologies! I can tell you - not from living there, ...
bus from todos santos to ensenada/rosarita8/13/2008
  Q: i need to be up in ensenada...or possibly rosarita wednesday night/thursday morning of next week.. ...
  A: Definitely a bus ´straight´ from Todos Santos to Tijuana (all travel directly down highway 1 or ´the ...
private high school in ensenada8/12/2008
  Q: I'm looking for a preparatoria in Ensenada, private school only.
  A: you will definitely have options in Ensenada. The school below is a private secondaria, call or ...
bus from Tijjuana to go south8/11/2008
  Q: How far is the greyhoun bus station from the ABC or south bound bus in Tijuana. Also how do I find ...
  A: Please check other answers to answer your questions about bus travel and about safety! You´ll find ...
importing Volvo to Ensenada, Mexico8/1/2008
  Q: My goddaughter is Mexican and is about to start University in Ensenada. She needs a car to get there ...
  A: happy to help if I can but I do apologize -- as I did not pick up in your first question that your ...
importing Volvo to Ensenada, Mexico8/1/2008
  Q: My goddaughter is Mexican and is about to start University in Ensenada. She needs a car to get there ...
  A: what a cool godmother you are :) The recent import restrictions for Mexico should not worry you - ...
moving to Los Cabo7/21/2008
  Q: I am moving to Los Cabo in Sept and need info on schools for my 13 years old girl. i have family in ...
  A: I answered the school question in a couple other answers, one gave listings of private schools in ...
Truck, camper, and toys to Baja7/20/2008
  Q: I just want to confirm that I can store my 2005 truck in Loreto BCS for more than 6 months, without ...
  A: sorry for the delayed reply, our computer was on the blink for a few days. I answered car questions ...
Travel Los Mochis to San Jose del Cabo?7/8/2008
  Q: We're going on a Copper Canyon trip (starts/ends in Los Mochis), then going to San Jose del Cabo. ...
  A: and sorry this reply is a bit late, have to rush this response as well. I answered how to get from ...
Class of Bus Service from Tijuana to Ensenada7/7/2008
  Q: I understand there are two bus stations in Tijuana. What type of service (2nd class, 1st class, ...
  A: sorry for the late reply. Both have first class service, I am not sure what Lujo is (sorry!) and do ...
Flights within Baja7/2/2008
  Q: Do you know of any air carriers who fly within Baja? From Cabo to LaPaz or Loreto? Or would it be ...
  A: sorry this response is late! We are traveling in Central America at the moment! Please give me a ...
drinking in mexico6/24/2008
  Q: A friend tells me that he likes margaritas, but when in Mexico, it's not good to use drinking ...
  A: Drink away - however you like it, straw or no straw, blended or on the rocks. If it was the case ...
travel6/21/2008
  Q: Quisiera saber cual es la documentacion que te piden al salir de los Estados Unidos por carretera. ...
  A: If you are living illegally in the U.S. I can not assist you. You should return to Mexico and apply ...
travel6/20/2008
  Q: Quisiera saber cual es la documentacion que te piden al salir de los Estados Unidos por carretera. ...
  A: In Spanish - HOLA, Si comprendo correctamente, usted quiere viajar a México de los EEUU y es un ...
vacation in mexico6/12/2008
  Q: My husband and I are planning to celebrate our 3oth wedding anniversary in January. Neither of us ...
  A: sorry so long to reply... I am a Baja California Peninsula person on this list, and don't think you ...
bus travel in Baja & crossing the border6/8/2008
  Q: What is the easiest and safest (especially right now) way to take a bus into Mexico - we're thinking ...
  A: What busses to take (I am assuming more than one from your location in Arizona) I would have no idea ...
Driving to Cabo5/27/2008
  Q: We are a family of five, two adults and three children-ages 5-12- We would like to drive to Cabo ...
  A: I had the same concerns as you and put off a trip with my 10 year old indefinitely... not that I ...
Drive times5/25/2008
  Q: My boyfriend and I are planning on flying into SJD in June of this year and staying for 5-6 days. ...
  A: Mileage from Loreto to San Jose del Cabo is approximately 550 km (360 miles) and is pretty much a ...
mexico5/18/2008
  Q: MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN CONSIDERING TAKING A TRIP TO LOS CABOS MEXICO. MY BROTHER IN LAW JUST ...
  A: ) Hope you saw/got the follow-up I added with the additional three pieces of advice... Here is ...
mexico5/13/2008
  Q: MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN CONSIDERING TAKING A TRIP TO LOS CABOS MEXICO. MY BROTHER IN LAW JUST ...
  A: Get ready for your trip and have a great time! With a few simple safety precautions, you do not need ...
Relocation to Baja5/8/2008
  Q: I have been researching a lot about the Los Cabos area. I plan to visit this July with my 9 year ...
  A: I am not a realtor, nor do I live in Los Cabos -- the two things you need to help you out with your ...
learn spanish4/11/2008
  Q: can you recommend a good spanish language school
  A: but here are some options you may want to check out. More schools are available in the larger ...
real estate4/10/2008
  Q: Ontario, Canada. 10c and sunny here. Would have any web addresses for realators who sell every day ...
  A: ) I would contact all the realtors you can find and simply ask if they have listings in your price ...
importing and licensing personal autos4/10/2008
  Q: My wife and I live in Pescadero, B.C.S. and have for 4 years. Until recently our autos were licensed ...
  A: .. I emailed the U.S. Consulate in Tijuana and asked about importing and licensing a vehicle from ...
importing and licensing personal autos4/9/2008
  Q: My wife and I live in Pescadero, B.C.S. and have for 4 years. Until recently our autos were licensed ...
  A: These car questions are killing me :) From the way I understand it, you do not need to have your ...
Travelling to baja4/8/2008
  Q: I am planning a travel to baja california and I would like to get to usa crossing the cortex sea ...
  A: I hear ya - the websites are hard to find, and a lot of info you do find on the Web is out-of-date, ...
car4/2/2008
  Q: i need to buya car and was planing to buy a efficient model as pos in the states but heard you can ...
  A: The way I understand it - Mexico wanted to stop the competition from new car sales being made in ...
car4/1/2008
  Q: i need to buya car and was planing to buy a efficient model as pos in the states but heard you can ...
  A: I have a pleasant surprise for you... importing a car to the Baja California Peninsula, and ...
transportation from mazatlan to cabo4/1/2008
  Q: ..I am wondering if there is any other way to get from mzt to sjd besides flying? I know there used ...
  A: The ferry system from Cabo to Puerto Vallarta has been out of operation since 1989 - big bummer. If ...
moving to los cabos3/2/2008
  Q: my husbnad and i have often fantasized about leaving the rat race and trading up for a warmer ...
  A: When you ask a question, you don't mess around :) I have not spent much time in Los Cabos so am not ...

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