Visiting Mexico City - Travel Guide and Tips

8 Things You Should Know When Visiting Mexico City

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!When you are planning on visiting Mexico City for the first time (or even for the fifth time!), it can be an almost overwhelming experience trying to decide what to do, where to go, where …

The 12 Coolest Puerto Vallarta Tours & Activities for a Fun Trip

If you are down for beautiful beaches, sunsets over the Pacific, and the best tequila shots you’ve ever had, then Puerto Vallarta is just the perfect place for you. It is a buzzing port city in Jalisco with tons of things to do and places to go. Here I will give you a list of the coolest Puerto Vallarta tours …

Central America

6 Myths About Central America Travel and the Reality

Thinking about traveling to Central America? The seven countries that are most commonly defined as this region — Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama — have rich histories and cultures, and most travelers truly enjoy their time spent there. As you brainstorm and plan, friends and family will warn you against Central American travel. They’ll tell …

Do You Really Need Travel Insurance for Mexico?

When you are planning on traveling to Mexico, you are probably caught up with the big, important questions like: is Mexico safe? What are the best beaches in Mexico? Where are the coolest places to visit in Mexico? Or, perhaps most importantly, how many street tacos can one person eat in a single sitting? What you probably haven’t put much …

6 Can’t Miss Mexico City Tours When Visiting this Metropolis

While Mexico has always been a tourism hot spot, particularly for my fellow Americans north of the border, Mexico City has never been one of the most popular destinations since the majority or in search of white sand beaches and turquoise waters. But thanks to a lengthy house sitting assignment, I got to experience much of the best that Mexico …

Ranking the Best Countries to Visit in Central America for Travelers

There are eight countries within Central America if we decide to include Mexico (which I am here, for a number of reasons, including the fact that the United Nations places Mexico within the Central America geoscheme). ALL of these countries are pretty amazing in their own right. But let’s face it, some places are simply more engaging, inviting, fun, beautiful, …

People eating on the street in San Cristobal de Las Casas Mexico

An Honest Opinion of San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

San Cristobal de las Casas sits in the mountainous highlands of the State of Chiapas at an elevation of just over 7,000 feet. San Cristobal de las Casas is a storied place, one of those must stops in Mexico. It has become a central hotspot for backpackers and expat who love its colonial streets, storied culture, and lively atmosphere. I …