Unlike mainland Mexico the Baja Peninsula does not have the reputation of being a budget travellers playground. Accommodation and transportation can leave a serious dent in a backpacker’s budget. However finding budget-friendly restaurants in […]
Food, Drink & Lodging
Finding the Best Fish Tacos in Baja California
Choosing the best fish tacos in Baja California is no easy task. Although enjoying any fish taco and drinking a cold Pacifico beer on the Baja is certainly a slice of heaven on earth, some […]
A Room With a Review: Hotel Atlanta, Mexico City
We Drifters are constantly amazed with the surfeit of really decent accommodation deals to be had on the road, and we love pointing these places out. This ongoing post deals with some of the […]
Blackstone Hotsprings, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: The Ultimate Soak and Sleep in the Desert
Birthdays come but once a year, which can be a good thing on so many different levels! Setting aside our daily budget of $15 each, we instead sprang for two nights of luxury and […]
A Room With a Review: Hotel Ideal, Panama City, Panama
We Drifters are constantly amazed with the surfeit of really decent accommodation deals that are to be had on the road, and we love pointing these places out. This ongoing post deals with some […]
Botanas: Appetisers for Misers
Who says “There’s no such thing as a free lunch”? In Mexico we learnt different. Botanas are a snack served by bars to their patrons, usually around lunchtime and early afternoonish. Although not entirely […]