Mexico City is a behemoth. Around 22 million people live here, and it has a reputation for being dirty, dangerous and choked with traffic. Unfortunately, earthquakes in Mexico City have been known to occur too, with a serious one hitting in September 2017. However, I didn’t find CDMX any more dangerous than any other big […]
Rio is (in)famous for its maze-like favelas which surround the city, climbing high onto the hills overlooking the bay. Previously very dangerous and no-go areas for tourists, in recent years the police have made a concerted effort to pacify the favelas, meaning that tours around these fascinating places are now possible. However, if you decide […]
I am often sceptical about walking tours, preferring to wander around a city to do sightseeing by myself, at my own pace. However, when I was invited by Estación Mexico to join their free walking tour of Mexico City, how could I turn them down?! After doing their walking tour in Mexico City Centre, and […]