Thanks to our nine week housesit near Bucaro, Panama and the fact that it came furnished with a rough and tumble Toyota Helix, we had the opportunity to explore the Azuero Peninsula to our heart's delight. The Azuero Peninsula is located in the center, Pacific side of the country, which is bizarrely the south of the country as the country…
Welcome to the jungle! Aka…our home for nine weeks in the Los Santos province of western Panama. When we took this housesitting opportunity, we knew it was going to be extraordinary, thanks to the sweeping Pacific views, the howler and capuchin monkeys that swing and hoot through the surrounding canopy, and the chance to watch four (regular) cats while communing…
We knew we were in for an adventure when we signed up to housesit four cats in a remote location on the Azuero Peninsula in Panama. What we didn’t know is how much being plopped in the jungle for 9 weeks actually affects your daily life. The first indication that this wasn’t a run-of-the-mill housesit (other than the minor addition…
Six months in Mexico was far from enough. And, it confirmed, no matter where we go and how much we travel, this country will probably always hold a piece of our heart and a coveted top spot in our list of favorite countries. Although we’re still undecided if we’ll buy property one day, here’s the top reasons why we’ll certainly…
If you’ve never been to Mexico and want an all-encompassing dose of the culture, Oaxaca is an ideal introductory option. The radiant city of 300,000 has a distinctive fusion of indigenous traditions, pre-Hispanic ruins, colonial architecture, a dynamic color palette, and a bursting food and drink scene, which is arguably one of the most succulent in the country. But, like…
If we were going to choose any place we've been in Mexico as an authentic Mexico "starter" experience, Oaxaca might be the one we would recommend to people. It's captivating, it's vibrant, it's one of the culinary powerhouses of the country, it has ruins, and its loaded with unique experiences. Mostly due to the cultural heritage and indigenous Zapotecs and…
We weren’t originally planning on heading to the pueblo magico of Orizaba, in western Veracruz state, but thanks to a bit of buzz on the backpacker trail, we had become quite intrigued. And, it was exactly the dose of green and fresh air we were needing at that moment. In fact, we could have unpacked our bags for much longer…
From San Andres Cholula, we took a day trip using local collectivos (mini-buses) to another pueblo magico of Atlixco (directions and map on last photo.) Atlixco is one of those towns that loves to smile vibrantly for the camera. In addition to being startlingly photogenic, she doesn’t seem overrun by tourists, and is plopped at the foot of an 18,000…
