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.
Mexico City – Braving the World’s 6th Largest Metropolis
Depending on who you ask, Mexico City is either chaotic, fast-paced and dangerous, or it’s chaotic, fast-paced, dangerous… and exciting! With a population of approximately 22 million people, this sprawling city can be perceived in many ways. For the inhabitants of the city, many of whom are forced to deal with poverty, pollution, crime and kidnappings (it’s thought that ...
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Exploring The Culinary Side of Guanajuato with Mexico Street Food Tours
As you may have noticed, we’ve become a bit obsessed with Mexican cuisine, and have discovered that going on a culinary tour is one of the best ways to learn about the food that’s from the region, and have a guided tour of the city as well. During our stay in Guanajuato (which wasn’t nearly long enough), ...
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Accommodation Spotlight: Hostel Amigo Suites Downtown, Mexico City
Very seldom do we come across a hostel that really blows our mind, but Hostel Amigo Suites is definitely one such place. For those of you who hear the word “hostel” and think of dingy dorm rooms, dirty bathrooms and cramped living space, get that picture out of your head. Amigo Suites Downtown has all ...
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Accommodation Spotlight – Hostal Del Campanero in Guanajuato
When we first arrived at Hostal Del Campanero, we were greeted by the friendly staff and informed that our room was not yet ready, despite the fact that we were checking in at 3:00 pm. We were a little surprised, but the hostel had plenty of common areas for us to hang-out in while we ...
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Our First Impressions of Guanajuato, Mexico
As our very comfortable (and overpriced) bus arrived in Guanajuato from Guadalajara, we were both a tad disappointed at what we saw. The city was supposed to be UNESCO listed and from what we had heard, it was a must-see while in Mexico. From the bus window, we didn’t see any interesting buildings, no historical sites and ...
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Exploring Guadalajara, Mexico – Mariachi, Museums and Markets!
One of the many great things about backpacking Mexico is the incredible transportation system. Luxurious buses run like clockwork and depending on the company, they depart every 15 – 30 minutes. There are numerous direct buses to choose from and many, if not all, have wi-fi on board, air conditioning, bathrooms, comfortable seats and offer ...
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