Known for its complex environment, the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve is a unique natural attraction to visit in Mexico. From the thick Yucatan jungle, freshwater marshes extend out through a series of lagoons all the way to a thriving barrier reef in the Caribbean Sea. Perhaps it’s all of this […]
Roaming Around Mexico
Hola! During all our years of traveling around the world, we've spent more time in Mexico than any other nation. We love it. Here, you'll find an archive of all our blog posts that shows off some of our favorite places within this dynamic country.
75+ Best Mexico Travel Tips to Know (2023)
Mexico is such a spectacular travel destination. Visitors to Mexico are regularly wowed by its warm culture, delicious cuisine, fascinating archeological sites, beautiful beaches, and charming traditions. Yet before packing your bags to enjoy the country’s splendors, there are lots of Mexico travel tips and cultural advice for visitors to […]
The 15 Best Things to Do in Merida Mexico 2023: Travel Guide & Tips
Mérida, Mexico, has so much to offer visitors. We’ve been regularly traveling to Yucatan’s lovely capital city for nearly a decade and continue to discover so many awesome things to do in Merida each visit. It’s become one of our favorite travel destinations in Mexico. Hence, we’re always happy to […]
Day of the Dead in Mexico City: 10 Best Things to Do in 2023 + Where to Go
Celebrating Day of the Dead in Mexico City is a festive and fascinating experience, with so many different things to do! And the 2023 Dia de Muertos celebrations in Mexico City should be the biggest and most robust yet, as new annual events continue to be added to the wide […]
The 15 Best Day Trips in the Yucatan from Merida Mexico
One of Merida’s greatest attributes is its centralized location in the Yucatan, which is so full of intriguing excursions to take. That’s exactly why we rank Yucatan day trips as #1 in our Best Things to Do in Merida Travel Guide. There are so many awesome day trips from Merida […]
Mexico Trip 2019: Highlights, Reflections, and Trip Budget
It’s been another fantastic slow trip through Mexico. Yet we are currently closing in on our final week in this beautiful country. With our time winding down, we thought to write a little travel update to recap our time roaming around Mexico this year. This Mexico trip isn’t quite over […]
Best Things to Do in Oaxaca Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips
Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s cultural and culinary hubs. Yet while culture and delicious food are indeed highlights, there is much more to discover and so many awesome things to do in Oaxaca! There’s lots of fun to be had within the city of Oaxaca itself. The walkable historic city […]
15 Best Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico
San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico is a wonderful place for travelers to base themselves for countless adventures throughout the state of Chiapas. San Cristobal de las Casas is a lovely and lively town in Southern Mexico, largely inhabited by indigenous people, which adds an interesting cultural flair. San Cristobal […]
Best Things to Do in Guanajuato Mexico: Travel Guide & Tips
Guanajuato is such an intriguing place to travel in Mexico with so many awesome things to do! Many people say that Guanajuato is the most beautiful city in Mexico. We can’t disagree. This colorful colonial city is simply stunning. Located smack in the middle of Mexico’s central highlands, there is […]
Best Restaurants in Merida Mexico for Yucatan Cuisine & Value
We’ve been popping into the “white city” regularly during the past five years and have had a chance to check out many of the best restaurants in Merida, Mexico. Armed with a notepad of recommendations and an endless array of restaurants to try, we have set out on a mission […]
Travel Update: Roaming Around Mexico 2018
Greetings from the Sunshine State! We’re currently roaming around Florida and it sure is living up to its nickname! We’re back here in the USA and it’s been a while since our last travel update on the blog. So as we’re passing back through the States, we figured this would […]
Top 10 Best Things to Do In Morelia Mexico
Is Morelia one of Mexico’s best-kept secrets? It may be. While exploring the beautiful pink stone colonial architecture of Morelia’s historic center, we couldn’t help but feel like we stumbled into yet another place in Mexico that is clearly flying under the radar. Anchored by the glowing cathedral, this historic […]
How to Visit the Ruta Puuc: Yucatan’s Road Trip Across the Ancient Mayan World
The Ruta Puuc (Puuc Route) is a fascinating trip to take from Merida, Mexico. This roadway slices through the Yucatan to connect various ancient ruins for such an interesting look into the ancient Mayan culture. Embarking on the Ruta Puuc is a great adventure to take in the Yucatan, whether […]
15 Best Things to Do in Queretaro Mexico: Travel Guide
Querétaro is an emerging star of a travel destination in Mexico and has quickly joined our growing list of favorites places within the country. It’s such a pleasant colonial city to experience in the central highlands of Mexico. We found so many fun things to do in Queretaro to make […]
The Tequila Herradura Express: Tequila Train from Guadalajara
The state of Jalisco is the birthplace and home of Mexico’s most famous liquor: tequila. So when roaming around Jalisco’s impressive capital of Guadalajara, we had to get out amongst the agave fields and haciendas. That’s when we discovered something called the Tequila Herradura Express! The Tequila Herradura Express is […]