Mexico is popular with visitors on any budget and appeals to many interests. We’ve seen this broad allure on the backpacker trail and in many expat areas. Still, we’re amazed by how much there […]
See & Do
Hiking Volcan Tajumulco Without a Guide
Climbing Central America’s highest peak meant doing it on our time and according to our budget – that meant hiking Volcan Tajumulco without a guide and finding our own way to the trail. Independent […]
Free, Non-Touristy Things to Do in Mexico City
You’ll find plenty to entertain and occupy you during a visit to Mexico City. The obvious tourist spots are a great place to start and get your bearings before really digging in and seeing […]
Paradise Found…On Big Corn Island
We never pre-book accommodation, knowing there is always something out there. Finding that something tends to involve shopping around and haggling. Our boat docked on Big Corn Island at around 11pm, so shopping around that late […]
Murals, Mosaics and a Mexican Mecca
So synonymous with Mexico are Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, that as of 2010 they both grace the 500 Peso bill, with Rivera on the front and Kahlo on the back. Their works can […]
Ruins Not Yet Ruined
When it comes to archaeological sites and past civilizations, Mexico and Central America bring to mind some real heavy hitters. Crossing your mind right now are the Olmecs, Aztecs, and the Mayans, along with […]