Mexico

Planning An Affordable Copper Canyon Tour Itinerary

Published on 29 January, 2017

If you’re looking for an affordable Copper Canyon tour itinerary, read on. The Copper Canyon had been on my ‘bucket list’ for years but, to be honest, fear of straying into Narco territory put me off. Then, one fortuitous day, I bumped into a girl from the Netherlands. She was tiny (smaller then my 5ft self), blonde (so, much more… Read more →

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This self-guided affordable Copper Canyon Tour itinerary includes first class train, rooms (inc. luxury night at the canyon) & food for under $350/5 nights... Read more →

The Copper Canyon Travel Guide: Planning Your Trip

Published on 4 August, 2016

Depending on the metrics you use, the Copper Canyon in Mexico is either four or seven times larger than the Grand Canyon in the USA. But that difference between four and seven times hardly seems relevant – you just need to grasp that the Copper Canyon is immense and, if you take the train through it, it’s likely to be one… Read more →

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Planning a trip to the Copper Canyon in Mexico? This travel guide covers it all from booking your ticket, choosing a route, safety and how much it costs.... Read more →

Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers (Part 2)

Published on 28 April, 2015

Want to know what are the best destinations for solo female travelers? In this two-part article I share my top 10 recommendations. You can find 1 to 5 in part 1 here. 6. Mexico If you’ve visited my blog before, you’ll know that I’m fanatical about Mexico and, like Italy, it’s a country that keeps drawing me back. It upsets me… Read more →

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Want to know what the best destinations for solo female travelers are? Here are my recommended places after exploring over 50 countries around the globe.... Read more →

2014: My Year Told In Pictures of Sunsets

Published on 24 December, 2014

As the sun (almost) sets on 2014 I’m so happy to be sitting here writing these words: “I’ve had an amazing year of travel”. They’re the kind of words that can make people want to push your smug little face into the dirt, but I hope you’ll forgive my boasting because my amazing year of travel came directly off the… Read more →

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With over 50 countries visited, I see a lot of sunsets and yet they still manage to inspire me. Here's my 2014 travels shown in pictures of sunsets.... Read more →

Is Mexico Safe? From someone who’s been (pt.2)

Published on 11 October, 2014

This is part 2 of a two-part article looking at the question Is Mexico Safe? In Part 1 I look at some of the main fears people have about visiting Mexico and compare those fears to recent (2013-2014) crime statistics in the country. You may want to read part one first. In this, part two, I will share my personal experiences in Mexico –… Read more →

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Is Mexico safe? Based on my experience in 11 of Mexico's states from safe beach towns to drug-cartel territory, find out what Mexico's really like to visit.... Read more →

Is Mexico Safe? From Someone Who’s Been (Pt.1)

Published on 7 October, 2014

Ask most people “Is Mexico Safe to visit?” and you’ll probably get a very quick and conclusive response: “No. Mexico’s not safe.” Of course, most people proffering these opinions have never visited Mexico. Their opinions have been formed from stories on the news. Stories their second cousin’s, cousin’s friend heard from someone he once went to school with…in Hong Kong. But… Read more →

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Is Mexico safe? Comparing latest (2013-2014) crime statistics against Mexico's tourist areas, find out your murder, kidnap, robbery and drug cartel risks.... Read more →

Best Things to Do in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Published on 27 August, 2014

Want to know the best things to do in Yucatan Peninsula Mexico? Read on… Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is a real tourist hot spot attracting millions of visitors per year. Sadly, most of those visitors will check-into their hotel and fail to check-out any of the beauty that makes the Yucatan peninsula one of the most spectacular parts of Mexico. If you’re… Read more →

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Taking a trip to Mexico's Riviera Maya/Yucatan? Here's a list of the best things to do in Yucatan peninsula with tips from someone who's been!... Read more →

How to Drink Tequila Like a Mexican

Published on 22 August, 2014

Do you have a (completely rational) fear of tequila? Do you flat-out hate the stuff? If so, I can almost guarantee that you’re drinking it wrong. After spending a year in Mexico, I finally learned the secret: how to drink tequila like a Mexican… and actually enjoy this potent drink. How to drink Tequila like a European /American /Canadian /Australian… Read more →

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Want to know how to drink tequila like a Mexican? Understand your anjeo from your reposado and find out how to visit tequila in Mexico -on the tequila train... Read more →

Luxury in Los Cabos Without Visiting a Resort

Published on 14 August, 2014

Looking for a luxury retreat that doesn’t come with the mass tourism experienced you get at a resort, then read on. I recently found the perfect solution at Casa Natalia, a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of arty San Jose del Cabo, Mexico. Have you ever left a resort feeling more exhausted than when you checked-in? That pretty much… Read more →

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Looking to visit Los Cabos but don't want the frazzled feeling that comes with a mass tourism resort break? Head to Casa Natalia in San Jose del Cabo.... Read more →

Guide to Swimming with Whale Sharks in Mexico

Published on 18 July, 2014

Ever wanted to go swimming with whale sharks in Mexico? I finally put on my big-girls pants and jumped into the water with the world’s biggest fish. This article gives you the low down on what to expect, likely costs, trip planning tips and my thoughts on the best place to go swimming with whale sharks in Mexico. Hint: it’s… Read more →

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Want to go swimming with whale sharks in Mexico? Here's what to expect, costs, trip planning tips and where to go. Hint: it’s not where most tourists go.... Read more →