Some people think that living a life full of travel is all about running barefoot in green fields with blossoming daisies, while unicorns are running carefree in the background and the sun is shining down upon you softly. Well, I can’t complaint as such, but let’s keep it real: not … more »
mexico city
The lord comes to Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is an ancient archeological site about 1 hour outside of Mexico City. The pyramids in this city are absolutely astounding, given how well they are preserved and the fact that they were constructed around the year 100 BC. The place has amazing symmetry as you can see in the … more »
Refundable flights around the world
For all those of us who need to apply for visas, we often need to furnish flight details. However, in cases like mine where I’m planning to sort of go with the flow (as much as possible..) there is no real way of knowing my travel dates. This is why … more »
13 gastronomic hours in Mexico City
I’m sitting in my hotel room in Sao Paulo, Brazil and getting nostalgic about Mexico City. That’s how the Mexican black magic gets to you. Our journey from Costa Rica to Brazil took all of 25 hours. Our plan was to fly North to Mexico City before taking another flight … more »
Mexico City: making a living in the metro
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 »
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 »
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 »