A trip to Mexico is a bucket list item for many travelers. Mexico is a very versatile country that has something to offer everyone. The tropical beaches, authentic villages, mysterious cenotes, ancient Mayan ruins, pristine rainforests, Mexican cuisine, waterfalls, and national parks are just a few of the reasons why Mexico is so beloved by […]
Can’t decide between Chichen Itza or Tulum? The Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is full of incredible ruins showcasing Mayan culture, and it can be hard to choose which ones to visit! Each of the Mayan ruins in Mexico has something special about it, and as no two are alike I would highly recommend visiting as […]
Chichén Itzá was named as one of the new seven wonders of the world and is one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Mexico. El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan pyramid and one that you will no doubt have seen in photographs when doing research for your […]
It’s been a while since I was in Mexico, and I miss the food, culture and warmth of the people. When Melanie and Marla from Grans on the Go got in touch with me about their trip to Mexico, I was excited to read what they got up to on an Ecotour excursion from Cancun. […]
If you’re visiting Tulum on a budget I’ve put together this backpacking Tulum guide to help you get to know the town. From magnificent beaches to street art and snorkeling there are plenty of awesome suggestions for what to do in Tulum if you’re on a backpacker’s budget! Check out my favourite things to do […]
When I went to Tulum in Mexico, I was keen to practise my new-found skills, so contacted Koox Diving to see if I could go cenote diving with them in Tulum. One of the owners, Jesus, offered me a cenote diving tour with them – with one catch: that I would also join them for […]
After learning to dive in Utila Honduras, I was keen to test out my PADI diving certification in Mexico. The last time I was backpacking in Tulum, I went snorkelling in some cenotes near Tulum, and saw some people diving in the cenotes there, so I thought this would be the perfect way to dive […]
I was only planning to stay in Cancun for a couple of days. Luxury resorts and all-inclusive hotels in Cancun where you stay by the pool all day didn’t appeal to me, if I am going to be in Mexico, I like to feel like I’m in Mexico, not just a hotel. So, when I […]
The pink lakes in Mexico were on my bucket list for a while, after seeing Instagram photos of the bright pink water and gorgeous blue sky, with a girl floating on an inflatable pink flamingo. I wanted to be on that flamingo, and take a dip in the unearthly pink water. So, when I realised […]
Wondering what to do in Mexico City? You’re in the right place! I fell in love with this busy, bonkers city and spend three months living and volunteering here. If you’re visiting for a few days or a few months, there are some things to do in Mexico City that you absolutely cannot miss, so […]