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Tulum Travel Guide

My Ultimate Tulum Travel Guide After Countless Visits

September 22, 2022

Heading to boho Tulum? I've visited Tulum countless times in the last 15 years and currently live near Tulum. Here's my comprehensive Tulum travel guide.

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Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico

30 Best Things to Do in Merida, Mexico

September 19, 2022

From world-class museums to Netflix-featured taco stalls, there are SO many things to do in Merida you'll need a lifetime to experience them all.

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20 Day Trips from Tulum

20 Day Trips from Tulum

September 12, 2022

Curious on what lies beyond Tulum? Check out our curated list of day trips from Tulum: from cenote-hopping to Mayan cultural experiences.

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Things to Do in Tulum

30 Cool Things I Did in Tulum That You Have to Try

September 9, 2022

Spearmint water, lush jungles, ancient Mayan ruins: Tulum is the stuff of dreams. We've rounded up the best things to do in Tulum for the ultimate escape.

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Visiting Teotihuacan

My Visit to Teotihuacan, the 2000-Year-Old Mexico City Pyramids

September 5, 2022

Looking to go back in time in the ancient Mexico City pyramids? Here's a detailed Teotihuacan travel guide, with everything you'd need to know about visiting Teotihuacan.

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How to Get from Cancun to Tulum

How to Get from Cancun to Tulum

August 29, 2022

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Tulum? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Tulum transportations. Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jung[...]

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Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum

Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum

August 25, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Tulum? Let's dive in and look at some of the best beach hotels in Tulum.  Once a sleepy coastal town, Tulum has transformed into a cool, boho chic beach destination loved by hipsters, honeymooners and yogis alike. This is where the jungle meets the sea, and the be[...]

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Fun Things to do in Cancun, Mexico

30 Fun Things I Loved Doing in Cancun, Mexico

August 22, 2022

Planning a trip to Mexico’s most popular beach destination? We live just 1 hour from Cancun and have scoured the area to come up with this comprehensive list of things to do in Cancun, Mexico. With the signature Caribbean white-sand beaches and world class resorts, Cancun is a crowd puller in[...]

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Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende

The Best Places I’ve Stayed in San Miguel de Allende

August 17, 2022

Wondering where to stay in San Miguel de Allende? Here’s my ultimate guide to the best places to stay in San Miguel de Allende for all types of travelers. 

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Guanajuato  Itinerary:  An Epic 10-Day Road Trip

I Took a 10-Day Road Trip in Guanajuato and Here’s My Itinerary

July 7, 2022

Colorful and vibrant, Guanajuato is one of my favorite states in Mexico. This 10-day road trip itinerary is an excellent way to explore not just the state of Guanajuato, but also Hidalgo and Queretaro states. Poised in the very heart of Mexico, the state of Guanajuato is a mishmash of Mexican t[...]

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Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas

30 Cool Things I Loved Doing in San Cristobal de las Casas

June 30, 2022

Heading to the cultural capital of Chiapas? Here's my curated list of things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas and a comprehensive travel guide.

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Best Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas

25 Best Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas

June 16, 2022

On the hunt for some Chiapas coffee and food? Here's my curated list of the best restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas! Located in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal de las Casas lies deep in the heart of the indigenous Tzotzil region. It has a massive indigenous populatio[...]

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Where to Stay in Cancun Mexico

Where I Stayed in Cancun, Mexico: The Best Areas & Hotels From My Trip

June 14, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Cancun, Mexico? I've put together a detailed guide highlighting the best areas to stay in Cancun, and the best hotels in Cancun.

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How to Get From Cancun to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

How to Get From Cancun to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

June 13, 2022

What's the best way to get from Cancun to Playa del Carmen? As a local expat, I will share the various forms of Cancun to Playa del Carmen transportation.

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Things to Do in Guanajuato

30 Amazing Things I Did in Guanajuato (What’s Actually Worth It)

June 3, 2022

Planning a trip to the most vibrant and colorful city in Mexico? Here’s my complete guide and detailed list of things to do in Guanajuato.

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Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Hotels in Holbox

The Best Hotels I Stayed in Holbox & Top Areas to Book

May 31, 2022

Where to stay in Holbox for a taste of island life? Here are my recommendations on the best hotels in Holbox for different types of travelers.

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How to Get to Isla Holbox, Mexico

How to Get to Isla Holbox, Mexico

May 28, 2022

Planning to visit Isla Holbox but don't know how to reach there? I just got back from Holbox, and here's my guide on how to get to Isla Holbox. Isla Holbox is the Yucatan Peninsula's best-kept secret, a paradise island I always dreamt of visiting but only got a chance recently. In a tourist-run[...]

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Best Things to Do in Holbox Island

20 Things I Loved Doing on Holbox Island (My Personal Picks)

May 23, 2022

In the Yucatan Peninsula, I've found the closest thing to paradise: Isla Holbox. Check out my recommendations on the best things to do in Holbox.

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Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My Complete Guide

Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My Complete Guide

May 19, 2022

Cenote Azul in Playa del Carmen is one of the most beautiful cenotes in Mexico. Here's my guide on how to get there, when to visit etc.

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Cenote Jardin del Eden : My Guide

Cenote Jardin del Eden : My Guide

May 12, 2022

As an expat living in Playa del Carmen, I've explored at least 20 cenotes and can safely say Cenote Jardin del Eden is my favorite cenote in the area. Cenote Jardin del Eden is one the biggest cenotes in the Yucatan Peninsula, if not Mexico, with a large underwater cave system to explore. It's o[...]

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Hi, I’m Nellie

A travel writer, Lonely Planet guidebook author and worldschooling mum. Living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, with my family since 2021. Read about me.

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