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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, ...
Medical Tourism

Medical Tourism: What it is, and Why You Should Utilize it

What is medical tourism? “Medical Tourism is a growing concept worldwide where people travel to another country for medical treatment at lower cost or to enjoy a vacation along with their treatment.” – WikiVoyage The idea of having a dental, surgical or cosmetic procedures done overseas, rather than in your home country, has been around ...
Accommodation Spotlight

Accommodation Spotlight: Hotel Las Palmas, Isla Mujeres

Isla Mujeres is a tiny island that floats in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea just a few hundred feet off the shores of Cancun. The pace of life here is slowed, most people get around on golf carts and there are restaurants, hotels and tour companies lining the powdery white sands. If you’re heading to ...
Puerto Escondito

Paradise on the Pacific Coast – Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Everyone, both local and foreign, told us that when we’re in Mexico, we must visit the State of Oaxaca. Known for its incredible cuisine, beautiful beaches, colonial cities and indigenous culture, we agreed that this would be our kind of place, and decided to take a flight from Mexico City to the west-coast paradise of ...
eating street food is one of the most recommended things to do in mexico

Culinary Mayhem: A Mexico City Market Tour With Eat Mexico

Mexico City is possibly one of the world’s most underrated foodie destinations. From street side stalls churning out tacos and tamales, to world-class restaurants serving up thousand year-old dishes with a modern twist, this chaotic capital is a food-lover’s paradise. Mexico is a nation deeply rooted in gastronomy. The cuisine consists primarily of a fusion of indigenous Mesoamerican ...
Accommodation Spotlight B&B Cancun

Accommodation Spotlight: Bed & Breakfast Cancun

As soon as the owners of B&B Cancun, Peter and Veronica, picked us up at the airport, we knew we were going to get along. Peter, a Canadian and Veronica a Mexican, had met a few years back and they welcomed us into their home like family. This B&B only has 3 rooms and the ...