Monarch Butterfly Migration in Mexico
Imagine walking into a forest where thousands of dark orange butterflies are swirling through the trees. Sounds like something dreams are made of. That’s what it felt like too.
Category Mexico
Is there a more exciting country out there for travelling? Mexico really has it all. Hit the white sand beaches of the Yucatan and dive with whale sharks on Isla Holbox. Explore the colonial cities of Merida, Valladolid and San Miguel de Allende. Eat your heart out on mole, enchiladas, tacos and all the corn based snacks you can dream off in Oaxaca.
Head to Mexico City for metropolitan living and city life with a huge dose of Mexican culture. Visit Frida Kahlo’s house, take a day trip to the Sun and Moon temples, and see the incredible Monarch butterfly migrations.
If you’ve not already booked flights to Mexico, what are you waiting for?
10 Best Budget Airbnbs in Mexico
Hunting for the best Airbnbs in Mexico takes time. We’ve travelled from Cancun to Chetumal, San Cristobal to Oaxaca and spent three weeks in Mexico City. We’ve scoured Airbnb listings for the best budget accommodation across Mexico. Now, we’re going…
Vegetarian Guide to San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico
Eating vegetarian in San Cristobal de las Casas was great fun. San Cristobal is our favourite vegetarian food destination in Mexico. The hippy vibe and Western influences have meant the city has a delicious mix of both international and Mexican…
Isla Holbox Guide – 2 Day Itinerary
Isla Holbox is a laid-back island on the north of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Holbox is surrounded by clear aquamarine waters and thin sandy beaches. Tourists don’t come here for the beaches though – Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum are…
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Isla Holbox | Is It Sustainable?
Swimming with whale sharks in Isla Holbox was the most incredible but intimidating experience. You can’t even begin to imagine just what jumping into the water with the world’s biggest fish will feel like until you get there. Ask me…
Vegetarian in Merida, Mexico (+ Vegetarian Restaurants Map)
Travelling as a vegetarian in Merida? The biggest city in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula is brimming with vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants and street food. After some less than impressive vegetarian food when we were backpacking in Valladolid, we were relieved to…
Should Backpackers in Mexico Go To Valladolid?
Valladolid isn’t on the travel route for many backpackers in Mexico’s Yucatan – but maybe it should be. We hadn’t planned to go to Valladolid either, but after we’d headed through the beach towns of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and…
Mexico Travel Checklist
Planning your trip to Mexico? This Mexico travel checklist covers all the essentials, from getting your VISA and vaccinations sorted right down to remembering to pack your pants. Mexico has several different climate zones, as well as beaches, mountains, deserts,…
They Eat Tacos in Mexico and Other Things I Learned This Week
Mexico has proved to us that no matter how much you travel, there’s always more to learn. After 3 years of travelling together, including a year living abroad, as well as running a travel blog, Luke and I had come to think…