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Where to Stay in Cozumel, Mexico

Where to Stay in Cozumel, Mexico

March 8, 2024

Wondering where to stay in Cozumel? In this guide, I've put together an accommodation guide with my top picks for the best hotels in Cozumel. 

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Monarch Butterflies in Mexico

Monarch Butterflies in Mexico: My 2025 Guide

February 29, 2024

The migrating monarch butterflies in Mexico are a natural phenomenon well worth seeing! Here's my complete guide on how to experience them at their best. Every autumn, millions of monarch butterflies from Canada and United States flood to the rugged forested mountains of central Mexico. The bore[...]

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Things to Do in Guadalajara

30 Cool Things to Do in Guadalajara 2025

February 9, 2024

Heading to Guadalajara? Here’s our comprehensive list of things to do in Guadalajara that’ll take you under the skin of the city!

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Best Things to Do in Morelia

30 Best Things to Do in Morelia

January 29, 2024

For those planning a trip to the capital of Michoacan, here is our complete guide and detailed list of things to do in Morelia.

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How to Get from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende

How to Get from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende

January 24, 2024

Traveling from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende? I live here and I’m sharing with you all the various options.

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Best Beaches in Oaxaca

10 Best Beaches in Oaxaca

December 12, 2023

Looking to hit the Oaxaca coast? Oaxaca expert Eddie from The Vanabond Tales shares the best beaches in Oaxaca for every type of traveler.

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How to Get from Mexico City to Guanajuato

How to Get from Mexico City to Guanajuato 2025

December 7, 2023

Traveling from Mexico City to Guanajuato? I'm a local from Guanajuato and here I'm sharing with you all the various options. Guanajuato, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts a topography that seems to defy gravity, with structures intertwining, creating a living labyrinth of tunnels and alleys f[...]

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Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen

Best Time to Visit Playa del Carmen

October 26, 2023

While the Riviera Maya is a year-round destination, it does get affected by hurricane and seaweed. This guide will show you the best time to visit Playa del Carmen.

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Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Tulum’s Best Kept Secret

Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve: Tulum’s Best Kept Secret

October 24, 2023

Did you know there's an incredibly well-preserved reserve just 45km from Tulum? Here's my complete guide to the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.

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Ek Balam Ruins: My 2025 Guide

Ek Balam Ruins: My 2025 Guide

October 20, 2023

Want to explore Mayan ruins near Tulum, but without the crowds? Here's a everything you'd need to know about visiting the Ek Balam ruins.

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Best Time to Visit Tulum

Best Time to Visit Tulum

October 18, 2023

With the hurricane and seaweed season in mind, here's my guide to help you determine the best time to visit Tulum.

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Punta Allen: the Gateway to Sian Ka’an

Punta Allen: the Gateway to Sian Ka’an

October 12, 2023

Looking for a hidden spot in tourist-filled Riviera Maya? Here's my guide to Punta Allen, Mexico's best kept secret.

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Safest Cities in Mexico

20 Safest Cities in Mexico 2025

October 7, 2023

Wondering where is safe to visit in Mexico? Here's a compilation of the safest cities in Mexico based on latest statistics.

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Is Mexico City Safe for Travel

Is Mexico City Safe for Travel in 2025? 

October 3, 2023

Are you heading to the capital city and wondering , is Mexico City safe? Here's my analysis and Mexico City safety tips.

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Orizaba Veracruz

Orizaba Veracruz: One of Mexico’s Most Beautiful Cities

September 29, 2023

It's incredibly easy to fall in love with Orizaba, Veracruz: a pueblo mágico oozing European flair and historical charm.

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Palenque Ruins: My Guide to Chiapas' Pyramids

Palenque Ruins: My Guide to Chiapas’ Pyramids

September 22, 2023

Chiapas is home to one of the most spectacular Maya ruins: Palenque. Here's a everything you'd need to know about visiting the Palenque ruins.

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guide to Creel, Chihuahua

My Guide to Creel, Chihuahua 2025

September 15, 2023

Heading to the Copper Canyon? Here's our guide to Creel, Chihuahua, the gateway to the Copper Canyon.

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Safest Cities in Mexico

25 Best Things to Do in Monterrey 2025

September 12, 2023

Heading to Mexico's wealthiest city? Here's our complete guide and detailed list of things to do in Monterrey.

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Best Time to Visit Mexico City 

Best Time to Visit Mexico City 

August 28, 2023

So when is the best time to visit Mexico City? Here's my guide to help you determine when's perfect for your Mexico City trip.

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How to Get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres

How to Get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres 2025

July 21, 2023

What’s the best way to get from Cancun to Isla Mujeres? As an expat who lives here, I'm sharing the various Cancun to Isla Mujeres transportation options.

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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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