Delve deep into the culture and history of CDMX with this power-packed 5-day Mexico City itinerary. It's massive, energetic, and frankly, misunderstood. As the 6th most populated city in the world (home to 22 million people), the high-octane megalopolis can seem overwhelming. But go a little[...]
One of the things I was most excited about moving to Mexico was the chance to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. This is the time of the year when the dead return to Earth to visit their loved ones. The iconic holiday is a vibrant and colorful celebration of death throughout Mexico. But[...]
Cozumel is the kinda Caribbean island that many dream of: with miles and miles of powdery white sand, spearmint blue water and multi-colored reefs. Add to that, it's got ancient Mayan ruins and mangrove lagoons teeming with wildlife, and so much more! We’ve recently returned from our second trip t[...]
Come for the impressive Mayan ruins, stay for the colonial charm of Valladolid. Get to know the city inside out with my list of fun things to do in Valladolid, Mexico. Calm and unpretentious Valladolid is one of the best kept secrets of the Yucatan Peninsula. Despite being the closest town to [...]
We've recently moved to Mexico from the Netherlands, and I’m here to share my experience and personal tips on moving to Mexico. In the past 17 years, we’ve lived in many parts of the world: from Singapore to US, Spain, UK and the Netherlands. When COVID19 hit, we felt it was time for a change ag[...]
Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions we've made. There are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula, we'll need a lifetime to see them all! Cenotes, Mayan ruins, and spectacular beaches: the Yucatan Peninsula is truly a travel destination that has it all. I think it has its[...]
Planning an epic Mexico road trip? Here is my detailed Mexico itinerary for those who are spending 2 weeks in Mexico. Moving to Mexico has been wonderful for our family: we're constantly exploring new places as there are just so many things to do in the Yucatan Peninsula. Mexico is such a vibrant an[...]
One of the highlights of any Mexico itinerary is visiting the cenotes in Riviera Maya. Cenotes are underground sinkholes and complex cave systems found all over the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Some of these cenotes extend for miles underground and are sunken or semi-sunken, which makes them a parad[...]
One of the things that drew me to Riviera Maya was its multitude of jungles and cenotes (underground sinkholes), offering the perfect setting for some blood-rushing extreme activities. While traveling with Riviera Maya Tourism Board on a Mexico road trip, I had the opportunity to join Alltourna[...]