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…
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…
Newsflash....You don't have to go to Egypt to see pyramids. In fact the Americas, starting with our neighbor to the south, actually contain more pyramid structures than the rest of the planet combined (more than 2000!) This is thanks to ancient civilizations like the Olmec, Maya, Aztec and Inca, which all built pyramids to house their deities, as well as…
Tucked into the mountains of central Mexico, Las Grutas Tolantongo is an aquamarine hot springs Garden of Eden, which is arguably one of the most dynamic and entertaining natural thermal experiences we’ve ever dipped our toes in. The cliffside travertine pools reminded us a lot of Pamukkale (Turkey), except even more extraordinary because you could plop yourself down into the…
From Bernal, we decided to take a day trip to another pueblo magico of, Tequisquiapan, which the locals have acceptably and graciously nicknamed “Tequis.” The town has a 300-year heritage as a colonial town and was populated mostly by indigenous people. Like Bernal, it’s predominantly a tourist town, bedecked with shades of pink, on the famous Vino & Queso route,…
