When most people think of Mexico they think of dazzling turquoise waters, white sands, tropical weather, delicious food, and ruins hidden in the jungle. That is how I pictured Mexico before I visited. It turned out to be all of those things but also so much more. Looking through my Lonely Planet at the various […] Read more…
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7 Best Offbeat Places To Add To Your Yucatan Itinerary
Are you planning a fun Yucatan Itinerary and want to add some lesser-known places to escape the crowds? Then read on… The Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is a gorgeous place full of white sand beaches, dreamy tropical islands, pretty towns with colorful buildings and cobblestone streets, tons of Mexican culture including delicious local dishes, cenotes […] Read more…
Turquoise Dreaming on the Yucatan Coast of Mexico
After our second overnight bus of the trip, which was as freezing and uncomfortable as the first one, we arrived in Cancun – our first stop on the Yucatan Peninsula. As much as I would like to judge Cancun, I really can’t as we only spent about half an hour there getting breakfast before catching a […] Read more…
Beautiful Chiapas: Mexico’s Undiscovered State
We spent a week in the pine-scented Chiapas State of Mexico and were charmed by the friendly locals and fantastic food in San Cristobal de las Casas, wowed by the beautiful Canon de Suminero with its famous crocodiles, and inspired by the milky turquoise waterfalls of Agua Azul and the jungle engulfed ruins of Palenque. […] Read more…
A Week on the Steamy Pacific Coast of Mexico
Our second week in Mexico was spent lounging on the Pacific Coast. After a long, windy drive from Oaxaca we arrived in a much hotter and very humid Puerto Escondido where we stayed three nights. We stayed in a Hotel/Hostel that friends had recommended called Hotel Mayflower which was good value. We had our own […] Read more…
First Thoughts of Mexico
When we flew into Mexico City from Miami on 1st November 2012 I was quite nervous. I knew it was probably just fear of the unknown, but fear all the same. Our plan was to spend three days in Mexico City before taking the Mexico City to Oaxaca bus then heading further south to the […] Read more…