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. Located along the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Cancun is gloriously blessed with miles and miles of spearmint water and th[...]
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.
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. I'll be the first to admit that Guanajuato completely swept me off my feet and took me by surprise. In my opinion, the extraordinary Unesco World Heritage[...]
Where to stay in Holbox for a taste of island life? Here are my recommendations on thebest hotels in Holbox for different types of travelers. Pronounced “hol-bosh”, Isla Holbox is a small island located north of Mexico’s Yucatanpeninsula. Standing at the point where the Gulf of Mexico meet[...]
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[...]
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.
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.
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Dreaming of hot steamy springs and white travertine pools? Here’s my super detailed guide to visiting Grutas Tolantongo hot springs in Central Mexico.
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. Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world, with more colonias (neighborhoods) than you can count! Roma appeals to digital no[...]
![Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary [2025]](https://photos.smugmug.com/North-America/Mexico/Merida/i-c7DDLKj/2/261df06a/L/301711121-L.jpg "Yucatan Road Trip: My 10-Day Yucatan Itinerary [2025]")
For an epic Yucatan road trip, here is a detailed 10-day Yucatan itinerary packed with outdoor adventures and cultural immersions. Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula is a lot more than just all-inclusive resorts and wide sandy beaches — it's dotted with gorgeous cenotes (underwater sinkholes), impressive[...]
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 its[...]
![15 Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico [2025]](https://photos.smugmug.com/North-America/Mexico/Cozumel/i-Dcg2KFc/0/d79fe465/X2/IMG_1298-X2.jpg "15 Things to Do in Cozumel, Mexico [2025]")
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 trip t[...]
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.
Delve deep into the culture and history of CDMX with this power-packed 5-day Mexico City itinerary. It's massive, energetic, and frankly, misunderstood. As the 6th most populated city in the world (home to 22 million people), the high-octane megalopolis can seem overwhelming. But go a littl[...]