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How to Get from Cancun to Tulum

How to Get from Cancun to Tulum 2025

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 2025

Where to Stay in Tulum: Best Beach Hotels in Tulum 2025

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 to do in Cancun, Mexico in 2025

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

Where to Stay in San Miguel de Allende 2025

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

Guanajuato Itinerary: An Epic 10-Day Road Trip

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 to Do 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 to Stay in Cancun Mexico 2025

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 2025

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 Cool Things to Do in Guanajuato 2025

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

Where to Stay in Holbox: Best Hotels in Holbox 2025

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 2025

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 Best Things to Do in Holbox Island 2025

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 2025 Guide

Cenote Azul, Playa del Carmen: My 2025 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 2025 Guide

Cenote Jardin del Eden : My 2025 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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Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

Visiting La Gruta Spa in San Miguel de Allende

May 9, 2022

Interested in visiting la Gruta spa? Here's my guide to help you plan a trip to the hot springs in San Miguel de Allende. With a rich history and distinct European flair, San Miguel de Allende is world renown for its treasure trove of historical sites and architecture. But did you know that the[...]

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Best Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende

30 Best Things to Do in San Miguel de Allende 2025

April 6, 2022

Visiting Mexico's very first pueblo magico? Here's our complete guide and detailed list of things to do in San Miguel de Allende. Pastel colored colonial buildings and leafy green parks line the enchanting cobblestoned streets; church bell towers ring and the smell of jacaranda flowers fill the[...]

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Grutas Tolantongo Hot Springs

Grutas Tolantongo Hot Springs: My 2025 Guide

April 1, 2022

Dreaming of hot steamy springs and white travertine pools? Here’s my super detailed guide to visiting Grutas Tolantongo hot springs in Central Mexico.

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Where to Stay in Mexico City

Where to Stay in Mexico City in 2025

January 26, 2022

Wondering where to stay in Mexico City? I've put together a detailed guide to show you the best places to stay in Mexico City for different types of travelers.

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Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary

Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary [2025]

January 21, 2022

For an epic Yucatan road trip, here is a detailed 10-day Yucatan itinerary packed with outdoor adventures and cultural immersions.

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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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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

My Books

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Lonely Planet Mexico

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Explorers

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Amsterdam Like a Local

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The Adventure Traveler's Handbook

Recent Posts

  • Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    Mexico City with Kids: My Guide to the Perfect Family Trip

    March 27, 2025
  • Bacalar  Mexico: My Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    Bacalar Mexico: My 2025 Guide to Bacalar Lagoon

    March 19, 2025
  • Driving in Mexico

    Driving in Mexico: All You Need to Know in 2025

    March 15, 2025
  • Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    Staying at Casa Viva Troncones

    February 20, 2025
  • Day of the Dead in Mexico

    Day of the Dead in Mexico: The Ultimate Guide 2025

    October 21, 2024
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Nellie Huang | Adventure + Family Travel

@wildjunket

✈️ Travel writer & @lonelyplanet author 🌎 Sharing all about digital nomad family travel 🗺️Visited 150 countries 📍 Singaporean in Mexico 🇲🇽
  • Happy Father’s Day to Alberto!!! You’re an amazing dad and we’re so grateful to have you as our anchor. ⚓️ Can’t imagine doing life without you. We love you! 😘 

#fathersday #fatherlove❤️ #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #travelwithkids
  • After 4 years of living in Mexico 🇲🇽 , these are the most underrated places we’ve discovered — and trust me, they’re worth the detour:

🏔️Copper Canyon, Chihuahua — Mountains hikes, stone valleys and a spectacular canyon-rim train journey.

🦋 Sierra Chincua, Michoacan — Home to the annual monarch butterfly migration. 

🌿 Huasteca Potosina – Waterfalls, turquoise rivers & jungle magic.

🌋 Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas –  Stunning canyon, waterfalls, indigenous villages and epic nature with hardly any crowds.

🌲 Valle de Bravo – A lakeside town in the mountains that feels like a Mexican Switzerland.

💎 Laguna Bacalar – The “Lake of Seven Colors” that feels like the Maldives.

Mexico is full of hidden gems — if you look beyond the resorts. Which one are you adding to your list?👇

#hiddenmexico #underratedmexico #mexpats #mexicotravel #familytravel #offthebeatenpath #slowtravel #mexicoliving #pueblomagico #huastecapotosina #bacalar #chiapas #digitalnomadfamily
  • A sneak peek of our daily life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽! 

Our life isn’t all road trips, beach days and mountain hikes. In reality, we work, exercise, do after-school activities, and have a routine like everyone else. 💻

It’s pretty fun to do daily life in Mexico though! We do more activities and eat out more than we used to in Europe (don’t let the video fool you — we eat lots of street food and Mexican grub too!) and we meet up with friends more often here too. 🌮🇲🇽

As much as we like going on adventures, we also enjoy having a home base with community and friendships to make life so much more meaningful. ❤️ 

We’re changing our home base in a month’s time and it’s gonna be tough to leave Mexico but I’m 100% sure we’ll be back soon! 

👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #livinginmexico
  • I don’t have anything against Disney, but I just don’t think that’s the only way to travel with kids. 

We’ve bathed elephants in Thailand and fed alpacas in Peru. 🦙

We’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia that left our legs shaking—but our hearts so full. ⛰️

We’ve snorkeled with turtles in the Caribbean Sea, and ran up and down sand dunes in the Sahara. 🐫

We’ve watched glaciers calve with a thunderous crack, and eaten street food that made us question everything we thought we knew about dinner. 🌮

There’s magic — in the unconventional way. The kind that grows when a kid realizes they’re braver than they thought, stronger than they imagined, and endlessly curious about the world. ✨

So no, it’s not Disneyland.

It’s a wilder, messier, sometimes muddier kind of wonder.


👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 

Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures
#holyairball #holyfknairball
  • We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this.

Real, raw, a little surreal.

A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋

This moment is exactly why we travel.

We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦

📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 

Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts.

#MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
  • ✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨

Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did:

🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air

Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico!

#valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
  • To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 

Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding.

Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. 

Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.]

#paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
  • Most people, including my mum, think all I do is travel and have fun. But the truth is, I spend more time typing away on my laptop at home than out exploring. 👩‍💻

Instagram only shows the glamorous part of my job but in real life, I spend a lot of time writing for outlets like @mexiconewsdaily (check out my new travel series!), managing my blogs and creating content here — whether I’m on the road or at home. 

But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d rather be working on a job I love from anywhere in the world than be stuck behind a desk doing something that sucks my soul.

#travelbloggers #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #instagramvsreality #realityoflife
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Happy Father’s Day to Alberto!!! You’re an amazing dad and we’re so grateful to have you as our anchor. ⚓️ Can’t imagine doing life without you. We love you! 😘 #fathersday #fatherlove❤️ #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #travelwithkids
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After 4 years of living in Mexico 🇲🇽 , these are the most underrated places we’ve discovered — and trust me, they’re worth the detour: 🏔️Copper Canyon, Chihuahua — Mountains hikes, stone valleys and a spectacular canyon-rim train journey. 🦋 Sierra Chincua, Michoacan — Home to the annual monarch butterfly migration. 🌿 Huasteca Potosina – Waterfalls, turquoise rivers & jungle magic. 
🌋 Cañon de Sumidero, Chiapas – Stunning canyon, waterfalls, indigenous villages and epic nature with hardly any crowds. 
🌲 Valle de Bravo – A lakeside town in the mountains that feels like a Mexican Switzerland. 
💎 Laguna Bacalar – The “Lake of Seven Colors” that feels like the Maldives. Mexico is full of hidden gems — if you look beyond the resorts. Which one are you adding to your list?👇 #hiddenmexico #underratedmexico #mexpats #mexicotravel #familytravel #offthebeatenpath #slowtravel #mexicoliving #pueblomagico #huastecapotosina #bacalar #chiapas #digitalnomadfamily
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A sneak peek of our daily life in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 🇲🇽! Our life isn’t all road trips, beach days and mountain hikes. In reality, we work, exercise, do after-school activities, and have a routine like everyone else. 💻 It’s pretty fun to do daily life in Mexico though! We do more activities and eat out more than we used to in Europe (don’t let the video fool you — we eat lots of street food and Mexican grub too!) and we meet up with friends more often here too. 🌮🇲🇽 As much as we like going on adventures, we also enjoy having a home base with community and friendships to make life so much more meaningful. ❤️ We’re changing our home base in a month’s time and it’s gonna be tough to leave Mexico but I’m 100% sure we’ll be back soon! 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #livinginmexico
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I don’t have anything against Disney, but I just don’t think that’s the only way to travel with kids. We’ve bathed elephants in Thailand and fed alpacas in Peru. 🦙 
We’ve climbed mountains in Patagonia that left our legs shaking—but our hearts so full. ⛰️
 We’ve snorkeled with turtles in the Caribbean Sea, and ran up and down sand dunes in the Sahara. 🐫
 We’ve watched glaciers calve with a thunderous crack, and eaten street food that made us question everything we thought we knew about dinner. 🌮 There’s magic — in the unconventional way. The kind that grows when a kid realizes they’re braver than they thought, stronger than they imagined, and endlessly curious about the world. ✨ So no, it’s not Disneyland. 
It’s a wilder, messier, sometimes muddier kind of wonder.
 👋🏻 Hi! I’m Nellie, a travel writer and I share all I’ve learned about digital nomad family travel here. So glad you’re here! 🌏 Digital nomad family | traveling with kids | worldschooling | family travels | family adventures | digital nomad family travel #familytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #familytrips #digitalnomadfamily #familyadventures #holyairball #holyfknairball
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We travel with our kid not for the bucket lists or perfect photos — but for moments like this. 
Real, raw, a little surreal. 
A massive whale rising from the deep, playfully teasing us like a puppy eager to be pet. We reached out and stroke him, as he continued to linger next to our boat. 🐋⛴️🌊🐋 This moment is exactly why we travel. We travel to stand in awe and feel wonder. To connect — with nature and with each other. To show our daughter there’s something bigger than ourselves. 🍃🌳🌺💦
 📍Magdalena Bay, Baja California 🇲🇽 Disclaimer: Whale interactions in Magdalena Bay are entirely whale-initiated, gentle, and closely regulated to ensure no harm or stress is caused to the animals. These encounters are considered ethical and support local conservation efforts. #MagdalenaBay #Bajacalifornia #mexicowithkids #familytravel #travelwithkids #wildlifetravel #digitalnomadfamily
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✨ We just spent an epic birthday weekend in Valle de Bravo 🇲🇽 with our friends and it was everything we could have asked for! ✨ 
Despite being just 2 hours from Mexico City, it feels like a true escape — with rolling hills, endless pine forests and waterfalls. Here’s what we did: 🌲 Explored the cobblestone streets + colorful markets
🪂 Paraglided over the valley (unreal views!)
🚤 Took a boat ride at sunset
🌄 Hiked to waterfalls + lookout points
🔥 Cozy bonfire nights at our glass cabin
🎂 Celebrated with cake + mountain air Valle de Bravo, you surprised us in the best way. Here’s to discovering more places like this in Mexico! #valledebravo #familytravel #travelwithkids #mexicotravel #mexicowithkids #livinginmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked all of us on a paragliding adventure and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it, bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving i! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks Marko @parapentevalledebravo.mx for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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To celebrate Alberto’s birthday this past weekend, I booked a paragliding adventure for us and it turned out to be epic! 🪂 Valle de Bravo (just 2hours from Mexico City) is such a green and lush part of the country, blessed with rolling hills, endless pine forests and cool climate. I planned a fun weekend here with our friends, with the main purpose of paragliding. Both Alberto and I have tried it before and we knew we loved it — bringing Kaleya on the adventure made it all the more special! She was nervous at first but ended up loving it! I think this is the best birthday gift I’ve given to Alberto, if I dare say so myself. Thanks @flumenparagliding for taking care of us! [We paid for it ourselves, just wanted to share our positive experience.] #paragliding #valledebravo #adventureswithkids #familyadventures #paragliding_family #paraglidingmexico
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Most people, including my mum, think all I do is travel and have fun. But the truth is, I spend more time typing away on my laptop at home than out exploring. 👩‍💻 Instagram only shows the glamorous part of my job but in real life, I spend a lot of time writing for outlets like @mexiconewsdaily (check out my new travel series!), managing my blogs and creating content here — whether I’m on the road or at home. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. I’d rather be working on a job I love from anywhere in the world than be stuck behind a desk doing something that sucks my soul. #travelbloggers #femaletravelbloggers #sheisnotlost #instagramvsreality #realityoflife
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