Oaxaca is one of the most artistic cities in Mexico. The town square is colorful and will take you on a journey through the artistic history of this city. The streets are covered in eye catching graffiti. Street art is one of my favorite forms of art. If it’s good, … more »
Before heading to Palenque in Chiapas, Mexico, we read that this was a “backpackers paradise”. Apparently, there was a big concentration of budget travelers around here. I was sure the historical ruins of Palenque wouldn’t be the only reason why backpackers were concentrating around these area… there are so many … more »
Hierve el Agua is a cascade in a remote mountain in Oaxaca, Mexico. Although the name literally translates into “the water that boils” it doesn’t actually look like its waters are boiling. The small streams of water that flow down the mountains are warm, but what makes the place unique … more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
This is something that we found a lot of people were quite clueless about. Hence this post to help out all the folks looking to visit this amazing place! We were staying in an apartment the middle of Oaxaca town and needed to get to Hierve el agua. Hierve el … more »
Standing lonely and tall at the edge, petrified like the waterfall it overlooks. It’s freezing, but the water is warm and welcoming. Bubbling up from the heart of the mountain – these hot springs at Hierve el Agua in Oaxaca, look like an infinity pool. Impressive!
Spotted at the border between Mexico and Guatemala. He sells ice cream at the ‘International Lagoon’ – a lake that is caught between Mexico and Guatemala. Tourists from both sides of the border throng to his ice-cream stand. Double the business = Double the travel ? I wonder how many … more »
I can’t write much about Cenote Cristalino. It is simply put, one of the most beautiful places I have ever been at. In a surrounding that could be out of a travel agency brochure or movie, you have crystal clear water, so transparent that you see the fishes going around … more »