We rolled into Puerto Escondido expecting changes from when we were here 10 years ago. We were pleasantly surprised to find it is still a sleepy, funky… Read more “Oaxaca Coast – Epic Surf, Funky Towns, and Beautiful Beaches”
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Coastal Michoacan & Guerrero – Highway Through The Danger Zone!
Despite American travel warnings not to travel to Guerrero and Michoacan, and some Mexican friends telling us these were really dangerous States due to the drug cartels,… Read more “Coastal Michoacan & Guerrero – Highway Through The Danger Zone!”
Central Michoacan – Avocados, Guitars, and a Buried Church
Heading towards the Pacific coast from Morelia we stopped in the town of Uruapan for one night. This is the area where 45% of the worlds avocados… Read more “Central Michoacan – Avocados, Guitars, and a Buried Church”
Michoacan Magic Towns Patzcuaro and Santa Clara Del Cobre
Michoacan has the most magic towns of any state in Mexico, so we were keen to see as many as we practically could. Tzintzuntzan is a 30 minute… Read more “Michoacan Magic Towns Patzcuaro and Santa Clara Del Cobre”
Morelia – Museums, Monasteries, and Memorable Quesadillas.
We had four days three nights exploring the beautiful city of Morelia, the capital of Michoacan. Morelia was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, in… Read more “Morelia – Museums, Monasteries, and Memorable Quesadillas.”
Mexico City – so many things to explore and eat!
Ten years ago when we were last in Mexico City we thought you had to have a screw loose to want to drive a vehicle in the… Read more “Mexico City – so many things to explore and eat!”
Chilli Tasting Tour in Mexico City – some like it hot!
While searching around on the web for some cooking classes in Mexico City we found a guided market and chilli tasting tour on Airbnb experiences. Of course… Read more “Chilli Tasting Tour in Mexico City – some like it hot!”
Puebla – a magic town that is not all it seems…..with hidden tunnels, street art and rooftop terraces.
We had a few days to fill in before we started our next housesitting assignment in Mexico City, so we decided to head to Puebla via Tula.… Read more “Puebla – a magic town that is not all it seems…..with hidden tunnels, street art and rooftop terraces. “
Tolantongo – The 8th Natural Wonder Of The World?
Sorry Milford Sound (in New Zealand), but Tolantongo takes my vote for the 8th natural wonder of the world. Where else can you swim through a waterfall… Read more “Tolantongo – The 8th Natural Wonder Of The World?”
San Miguel de Allende
We got accepted for a house sit in San Miguel de Allende looking after two small dogs for three weeks while their owners (Renee and Mark) went… Read more “San Miguel de Allende”