This document contains advice for travelers in Latin America, including tips on meeting locals in Mexico, being aware of your surroundings, finding food, using technology to communicate, taking vacations from vacations, exercising personal responsibility, staying positive, thinking of friends, hoping for the best and planning for the worst, getting local advice, making friends not enemies, making good decisions, going with the flow, connecting with locals, understanding local customs, riding faster but safely, having appropriate gear, securing vehicles, knowing help will be found, bringing your own toilet paper, balancing riding and relaxing, having the right attitude, stopping to enjoy treats, always being aware, enjoying troublesome situations, dealing with traffic, celebrating, and giving back to other travelers