Yesterday, from San Cristobal de las Casas we went to nearby San Juan de Chamula, which is a Tzotzil Mayan indigenous town known as one of the most significant cultural places in Mexico’s most southern State of Chiapas. In addition to unique customs and traditional clothing, it has a weekly Sunday market centered around a one-of-a-kind church practicing both Catholic and…
Our pick for Most Magical Ruins in the Americas Greg has been marketing the UNESCO World Heritage Mayan jungle ruins of Palenque to me for years, and they unquestionably delivered…even for him...on his third visit. Of the ancient ruins I’ve seen, it definitely soars to the top of the list for the Americas for both of us, though with striking…
For our getaway in March, there was no question of where we wanted to escape to. It’s a mystical destination Greg has been yearning to return with me since one of our early dates…the tucked away Mayan jungle ruins of Palenque. However, from San Cristobal, it’s quite a haul to get there, so thanks to Hyatt points, we decided to…
We live with the motto that, one can choose to be blind to the world, or to be an adventurer in search of its treasure. And, although we do believe in taking all necessary and proper safety precautions during this pandemic, we were not going to let COVID keep us from living and experiencing our nomadic lives. So we adapted. We…
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…
