Mexico
Beautiful beaches, fascinating (and somewhat disturbing) history and a diversity of culture, tradition and language makes Mexico and The Caribbean an amazing place to travel. Mexico is definitely one of our favourite countries in the world, while we’ve spent over 2 years living & travelling in the Caribbean. Here we share our best tips and secrets about this stunning region.
Accommodation Spotlight: Hacienda Los Laureles
Sometimes, as travellers we like to treat ourselves. Valentine’s Day was approaching so we decided to splash out and stay in a lovely hotel that would perhaps match the anticipated romance of Oaxaca City. We decided to stay at the beautiful Hacienda Los Laureles. Perched high in the “Beverly Hills” of Oaxaca, San Filipe Del Agua, ...
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Essential Tips and Information: Border Crossing from Mexico to Guatemala
Travelling from Mexico to Guatemala? There are two popular routes that most travellers take from Mexico to Guatemala: 1. From San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas State: cross at the Mexican town of Ciudad Cuauhtémoc (La Mesilla in Guatemala), reached via Route 190. 2. From Oaxaca State: many people choose to take the coastal ...
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30 Photos That Will Spark Your Wanderlust for Mexico
Mexico is colourful and diverse with much to offer travellers, retirees and expats. From the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Coast, the mountainous highlands to the vast deserts, there’s something for everyone in this incredible country. The history is rich, the cuisine is flavourful, the people are friendly and the culture and traditions are still very ...
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Surviving Food Poisoning: Goodbye Mexico, Hello Guatemala!
It’s 4:00 a.m. and Nick has been violently hurling into the toilet since midnight. Our minibus to take us on the 10 hour journey from one of our favourite cities in Mexico (San Cristobal) to Guatemala is due to arrive in three hours. But before we get to the travel day, let me rewind a ...
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Diving Isla Mujeres, Mexico With Squalo Adventures
Meeting up with my good friend Bernie always means two things… lots of beer and lots of diving! Isla Mujeres was no different and I was excited to get back under the water. I partnered up with Squalo Adventures who took me out on 6 amazing dives. The water was crystal clear and I don’t ...
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Not Feeling the Romance in Oaxaca City
First of all, I know I’m going to get a lot of people commenting that they don’t agree with what I’m about to say, but travel is a very personal thing, and this is just how we felt about our time in Oaxaca City: It was disappointing. Known for its indigenous culture, cheese, mole sauces, ...
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