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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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Things To Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

36 Cool Things To Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

January 14, 2022

Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions we've made. There are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula, we'll need a lifetime to see them all! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and spectacular beaches: the Yucatan Peninsula is truly a travel destination that has it all. I think it has[...]

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Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico

15 Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico [2025]

January 13, 2022

Cozumel is the kinda Caribbean island that many dream of: with miles and miles of powdery white sand, spearmint blue water and multi-colored reefs. Add to that, it's got ancient Mayan ruins and mangrove lagoons teeming with wildlife, and so much more! We’ve recently returned from our second tr[...]

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Things to Do in Valladolid, Mexico

20 Things to Do in Valladolid, Mexico (And Around!) 

January 12, 2022

Come for the impressive Mayan ruins, stay for the colonial charm of Valladolid. Get to know the city inside out with my list of fun things to do in Valladolid, Mexico.

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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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