Mexico City is part city, part market. Anywhere you go, there will always be someone selling something! This is particularly noticeable in the metro. One of the great things about the metro in Mexico’s capital is the symbols system they use to mark each station. Apart from naming each station, like … more »
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They say once you arrive in Mexico you are likely to feel the Power Mexicano all the way to your bones.
We can second that – Viva Mexico!
Mexican Lucha Libre
I have never really cared for fighting sports. Actually, it puzzles me that now-a-days, some fighting modalities are still so popular and people follow the careers of individuals who make a living smashing each others faces. I get that, looking back in history, fighting might have had a very important … more »
Airbnb Gone Wrong: 2 nights at the Addams’ Family house
I am a fan of Airbnb. A true one. I think it’s absolutely great that someone has created a platform that allows individuals to rent out spare rooms in their homes, to budget travelers like us, seeking to mingle with what I like calling “the real people of the real … more »
Luis Miguel: the 7 year old guide to the caves in Mexico
Luis Miguel lives around Lagos de Montebello in Chiapas, and we found him in the street offering his services as a guide to some cave. One comes to this location to see the lakes, take a boat ride and walk around. There is no mention to such cave in the guide … more »
Lagos de Montebello: forget the Mexico you’ve seen in the movies
When one thinks of Mexican landscapes, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a dry terrain populated by cactus (thank Hollywood for that, by the way). Alternatively, one could also think about the transparent waters and white sands of the Mayan Riviera. I have written times before how … more »
CORN PORN! Everything corn in Mexico
Mexican Cuisine is world famous and many people appreciate its spicy and rich flavored dishes. No wonder the culinary experience was one of the highlights of our Mexican travels. Around the world, people tend to know tacos, burritos, nachos and guacamole as representative of the gastronomy of this country. I … more »
Top 10 reasons to TRAVEL to MEXICO
I can’t believe that after a little more than one month our stay in Mexico has come to an end! We sure made the most out of our time in Mexican lands and enjoyed such a variety of places and activities. We truly love Mexico and could even consider living … more »
My best meal in Mexico!
You might look at this plate and think: “bahh… doesn’t look like much“. It might not appear to be that special or that involved lots of preparation and care in the making, right? But still, in more then 4 weeks around different states of Mexico, this single plate was my … more »
Lays & McDonalds in Mexico: global turned into local!
You know you are in Mexico when even a package of Lays chips (locally called Sabritas) comes with a sachet of hot sauce! In Mexico, all meals are served with at least one sauce and, more commonly, with a variety of hot flavors for you to season to your taste. … more »
Squeeze that ketchup!
Massive burger spotted in Metepec, Mexico. This king size burger was on sale alongside lesser mortals such as tacos and burritos. Scrunchy lettuce, tomatoes, chicken, ham and more! Delicious! The pure delight on Mr Chef’s face is evident. Unfortunately we didn’t capture the spectators smiles in this shot! Squeeze that … more »