This is an interactive show where I invite my listeners to give their thoughts and opinions about all things Puerto Vallarta. I interview the movers and the shakers in town, from restaurateurs, to Resort owners and hotel operators. I interview local artists, local personalities, wedding planners, tour operators, Real Estate agents, expats, shop owners, you name it! Join my friends and me as we take you on a trip down south of the border. Discover the magic of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!
Simi Valley Life is a weekly podcast where I introduce to you not only the movers and the shakers in Simi Valley, but I will also bring on local historians to talk about local places of interest. We talk local lore, visit with volunteer organizations, introduce local heroes among us to you and more. We visit restaurants and interview restaurateurs. We take day trips to nearby cities like Hollywood, Malibu, Santa Barbara, Hollywood and more. Simi Valley Life is an interactive show where I ask ...
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Hotel Mercurio LGBTQ Friendly Hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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The Hotel Mercurio is a LGBTQ Friendly 28 Room Hotel in The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico The Hotel Mercurio, Puerto Vallarta is Recognized for Excellent and Friendly Service, Exceptional Value, Gourmet Breakfast and Unbeatable Location ...By Barry Kessler
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The Isla Cuale Cultural Center and The Amigos of Isla Cuale, The Green Heart of Puerto Vallarta
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Kika Gomez and Ernesto Garragos are Local Vallarta Artists Who Teach and Organize Classes and Workshops on Isla Cuale Expats Sunny Rossi and Mitch Kushner Talk about Volunteering to Help Restore The Isla Cuale in Puerto Vallarta with The Amigos de la IslaBy Barry Kessler
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Pat's Plates, Expat Help for Vehicle Registration and Driver's Licenses in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Buying a Used Car in Mexico and Having it Properly Registered is Tricky, Pat's Plates can Help Can You Keep Your Car Purchased in The US, in Mexico? Pat's Plates Can Help you in Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit Vallarta news and more.By Barry Kessler
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La Tienda Grande Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Rising Star Chef Salvador Carrillo is Cooking Fabulous Mexican Fusion at His Restaurant La Tienda Grande, in Puerto Vallarta Chef Salvador Carrillo Opens His Newest Vallarta Restaurant, Masame, in Colonia Versalles, Puerto VallartaBy Barry Kessler
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Prevalence of spatial neglect prompts call for screening survivors of right and left brain strokes
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Have a Special Occasion Cake Baked For You in Puerto Vallarta at Sweet Treats by Rosie and Me
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Celebrating a Special Occasion or Event in Puerto Vallarta and Need a Cake? Richard at Sweet Treats By Rosie & Me Can Help Richard at Sweet Treats by Rosie and Me Bakes, Decorates, and Delivers Cakes and Treats for All Occasions in Puerto Vallarta, MeBy Barry Kessler
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Tour The Hidden Beach of Islas Marietas With Off The Grid Mexico Tours
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Off The Grid Mexico Tours and Excursions Takes you to the Marietas Islands and The Hidden Beach, or Trail Hikes to Waterfalls and Beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Also Join in an Open Microphone Meet and Greet Podcast at Restaurant San LucasBy Barry Kessler
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ChocoBanana Restaurant in Sayulita Nuevo Nayarit Mexico
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ChocoBanana Restaurant in Sayulita, Nayarit, Mexico Has Been Serving Breakfast and Lunch To Locals and Tourists For Decades Owner Tracie Willis Started Selling Chocolate Frozen Bananas on Vallarta Beaches in The 90'sBy Barry Kessler
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Michael Tolleson Robles, Autistic Savant Artist at Galeria Robles in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Michael Tolleson Robles let's his "Autism do The Painting" As he Creates Museum Worthy Art at Galeria Robles in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Michael Tolleson Robles Picked up a Brush 10 years ago, and found he could Produce Gallery Quality Art with No TrainingBy Barry Kessler
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It's a Podcast Called Cowork Life With AJ & Zizi in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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This week I interview AJ and ZiZi and talk about Life as an expat in Mexico and their podcast Cowork Life with AJ and Zizi
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The Joan Houston Show With Bob Bruneau and Joan Houston at Incanto in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Singer Joan Huston and Pianist Bob Bruneau Perform Weekly During High Season at Incanto in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Singer Joan Houston, Cousin of Whitney Houston, Entertains Vacationers, Expats and Locals Visiting and Living in Puerto VallartaBy Barry Kessler
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Day Trip to Bucerias, Nuevo Nayarit Mexico and Artsi Galeria
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Meet Expat Artist Alec Wilson Owner of Artsi Galeria in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico Have Artsi Galeria Bring Art Directly to Your Vallarta Home A Visit to The Oldest Restaurant in Bucerias, El Chivero Restaurant and BarBy Barry Kessler
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SEPEPSA Private Security Systems in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Private Security for Hire in Puerto Vallarta with SEPEPSA Security Systems Hire Private Security for Your Event in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with SEPEPSA Security Service Secure Your Home or Condominium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with a Modern Alarm SystemBy Barry Kessler
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Dentistry in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with PerioDent Dental Clinic
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Dentist German Sylva Lomeli Talks Dentistry in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico at His Dental Clinic PerioDentPV Then an interview at restaurant Fonda El Cucon in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoBy Barry Kessler
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Erik Calderon Your Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Meet Your Own Private Driver in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Discover Magical Towns within Driving Distance to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Guests Elle and Russel Talk About Buying a Used Car in Guadalajara and the Towns They drove to From Puerto VallartaBy Barry Kessler
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Arte Vallarta Museo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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An interview with Nathalie Herling Director at the newest Museum in Puerto Vallarta called Arte Vallarta Museo. Nathalie also has a Greek restaurant in Vallarta called Eclecticos, and an art studio and supply house called Art Vallarta.By Barry Kessler
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Puerto Vallarta Isla Cuale Restoration Project with Guy Weeks
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Guy Weeks is leading efforts to restore the upper half of Isla Cuale, damaged after hurricane Nora in August of 2021.By Barry Kessler
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Bar Frida y Restaurante in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Bar Frida y Restaurante is a gay friendly bar located in the Emiliano Zapata neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.By Barry Kessler
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Agave Villas and El Granero Bar and Restaurant in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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An interview with Stephanie Watts from Restaurant El Granero Resterant in Puerto Vallarta. Stephanie also has a villa vacation rental business called Agave Villas.By Barry Kessler
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Mangos Beach Club in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Mango's Beach Club is located on Playa Camerones in the Cinco de Diciembre Neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Also a visit to El Tuito to visit Maria Santander at Galeria Coppelia and Museo Morgan. Vallarta News and More.By Barry Kessler
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Having Fun With Trish and Chad in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Trish and Chad From North Carolina Share Over 20 Years of Experiences Visiting Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Chad and Trish Love to Get Away From The Resorts in Puerto Vallarta and Live Like LocalsBy Barry Kessler
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Fiamma Pizzeria and Beer Garden in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Fiamma Pizzeria and Beer Garden is a Napolitano Pizzeria and Trattoria in the Versalles Neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta At Fiamma Pizzeria in Puerto Vallarta Enjoy The Feeling of Dining in a Garden in Southern ItalyBy Barry Kessler
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Kennedy Morgan, Medium in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Kennedy Morgan is a Medium Practicing in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Kennedy Does Public Demonstrations of Mental Mediumship; Communication With the Departed. Kennedy Morgan is Available for Private Readings in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.By Barry Kessler
El Sofa Café Serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner in a Comfortable relaxing Setting in Puerto Vallarta Located in The Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta El Sofa Café is a Restaurant and Art GalleryBy Barry Kessler
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Casa Karma Private Villa and Event Space in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Casa Karma is a Private Villa and Event Space in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where you can book a suite overlooking the ocean or hold a special event.By Barry Kessler
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Hot Mamas Whiskey Kitchen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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An interview with the owner of Hot Mama's Whiskey Kitchen in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.By Barry Kessler
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Moving From New Zealand to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Russel and Elle Rens moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico during the pandemic. Hear their story.By Barry Kessler
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What It’s Like to Volunteer in a Research Study
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Jessica Ganga, Communications & Digital Media Coordinator at the Foundation, moderates a panel of research coordinators for mobility, spinal cord injury (SCI), stroke, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the Foundation's recruitment manager. They share how volunteers help Kessler Foundation further its clinical research on advancing treatments, wh…
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Johnny Ventura the Oyster Vender on Los Muertos Beach and Having Fun with Bob and Denise in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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An interview with Johnny Ventura, a well known beach vendor in Puerto Vallarta and then Bob and Denise McCuaig from Canada tell us great travel stories of Vallarta.By Barry Kessler
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Brain Network Dysfunction in Poststroke Delirium and Spatial Neglect-An fMRI Study–Dr. Olga Boukrina
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Prevalence of spatial neglect prompts call for screening survivors of right and left brain strokes
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Thomas the Salt Man and Stories of Yelapa, Mexico
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Thomas is an American Expat Living in Yelapa, a Seaside Village in Cabo Corrientes, just South of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Thomas Give us Tips on What to See, How to GeBy Barry Kessler
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It's High Season in Puerto Vallarta Mexico 2021 2022
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Tourists From Canada and The US are Flocking to Puerto Vallarta For the 2021-2022 Winter High Season Entertainer Amy Armstrong and Fernando Gonzalez Announce a December 30 Gala at Teatro Vallarta Open Microphone Podcast Meet and Greet at La Traviata.By Barry Kessler
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Puerto Magico in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Where The Cruise Ships Dock
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Puerto Magico is a Cruise Ship Port, and a Shopping Mall . Puerto Magico has Shopping, Food and Authentic Mexican Local EntertainmentBy Barry Kessler
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Fly From Tijuana to Puerto Vallarta Using Cross Border Xpress, CBX
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Cross Border Xpress Makes it Fast and Easy to Cross From Southern California to the Tijuana Airport and to Puerto VallartaBy Barry Kessler
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Mapa Jeff Cartographer Drawing Maps of Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Mapa Jeff draws maps of Puerto Vallarta Mexico. Jeff produces maps that are colorful works of art, portraying the diverse neighborhoods ands surrounding villages and towns near Vallarta and along the Bahia de Banderas.By Barry Kessler
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Scuba Diving in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Leslie Hyland
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Learn to Scuba dive in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico with Leslie. She also runs sailboat tours as well as teaches English to Mexican children in the little town of El Nogalito south of Vallarta.By Barry Kessler
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Teatro Vallarta in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Teatro Vallarta is a 900 Seat State of The Art Theater and Performing Arts Center in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico At Teatro Vallarta Enjoy Professionally Produced Big Vegas Style Stage Productions in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoBy Barry Kessler
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Having Your Cell Phone Repaired in Puerto Vallarta with PV Technology Solutions
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Need your broken screen on your cell phone replaced in Puerto Vallarta? How about repairing your laptop? Need better wi-fi connections in your Puerto Vallarta condominium? Take your technology issues to PV Technology Solutions.By Barry Kessler
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The Seahorse Cusina Bar and Lounge in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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The Seahorse Cucina Bar and Lounge, Italian Cuisine in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Has A wonderful Sunset View Chef Raul Garcia De Alba Trained Many Chefs For The Il Fornaio Restaurant Group in CaliforniaBy Barry Kessler
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Hurricane Nora Recovery in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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On August 28th Hurricane Nora Flooded Rivers and Damaged Bridges in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 2021By Barry Kessler
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Mezzogiorno Restaurant in Bucerias, Nayarit Mexico
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Mezzogiorno Italian Restaurant is located on the beach in Bucerias, Nayarit, Mexico. Just 45 minutes by bus from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. An interview with co-owner Sidney Lecther about the history of Mezzogiorno, and of the town of Bucerias.By Barry Kessler
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Leasing Property Long Term in Puerto Vallarta Mexico with JJ Vallarta
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JJ Vallarta knows the type of condo or home Americans and Canadians like to lease for a year or more at a time. Tips in finding a perfect place in Puerto Vallarta.By Barry Kessler
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Hotel Mayto Paradise Club South of Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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The Hotel Mayto Paradise Club is Located Just South of Puerto Vallarta, in Cabo Corrientes, Jalisco MexicoBy Barry Kessler
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Alfareria Tlaquepaque Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Alfareria Tlaquepaque is a great place to buy Mexican souvenirs and items to outfit your Puerto Vallarta Home.By Barry Kessler
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American English Tree Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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At The American English Tree Puerto Vallarta, Mexican Children Learn English with Support From American/Canadian Students Learning SpanishBy Barry Kessler
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Having Fun With Polly in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Polly tells us about moving to Puerto Vallarta on a shoestring. Secrets to getting along in Mexico, and about acting in the theaters in Puerto Vallarta.By Barry Kessler
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Meet and Greet Podcast May 2021 at Nacho Daddy in Puerto Vallarta
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Open microphone Meet and Greet Podcast at Nacho Daddy in Puerto Vallarta, MexicoBy Barry Kessler
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Pinocho's Bar in Puerto Vallarta Mexico
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Pinocho's Bar is a Favorite Neighborhood Bar Among Canadian and American Tourists in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.By Barry Kessler
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Vacation in Puerto Vallarta During The Pandemic May 2021
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Americans are vacationing in Puerto Vallarta During the pandemic. Listeners tell us their Puerto Vallarta travel tips and favorite restaurants.By Barry Kessler