Your insider's guide to Mexico off the beaten path
Before buying my house in Merida, I had seriously considered buying a plot of land and building a house in Mexico. I had chosen where I wanted to live, driven around searching for suitable plots of land and obtained quotes from architects and construction companies before ultimately coming to the decision that for me personally, … Read more
If you are relocating to Mexico for the long or short term, or you are investing in real estate here for whatever reason, you might be interested to know what buying furniture in Mexico is like. This Autumn, after spending two years living in the Yucatan, I purchased a house in the Los Reyes district … Read more
It can be interesting to read and learn Yucatan peninsula facts if you have an interest in Mexican history and culture, especially if you plan on spending any amount of time in Southeastern Mexico. This is one of the most unique and culturally-rich parts of Mexico and many of the people that live in this … Read more
Is Merida Mexico safe to travel to? If you are planning a trip to the Yucatan capital of Merida and the wider peninsula, you might be concerned about how safe you are going to be when you get here. I get it. On the whole, Mexico isn’t really a country that people automatically correlate with … Read more
Tipping in Mexico and any other foreign country outside of your own can be a bit of a minefield to navigate. Not every country shares the same tipping customs and it is tricky to know when to tip, when not to tip, and exactly how much you ought to tip so that you don’t under … Read more
Curious how to get from Cancun to Mahahual? The two destinations make a great inclusion to any trip to the Mexican Yucatan and fortunately, the journey between them both only takes a couple of hours. You have a couple of options available for making the 355km journey. You can take the bus, organise a private … Read more
If you are looking for a relaxing tropical getaway to Mexico, you might be struggling to decide between Cancun versus Puerto Vallarta. The two coastal towns are among the most popular travel destinations in the country and on the surface of things, their offering looks quite similar. Cancun and Puerto Vallarta are both known for … Read more
If you are planning to visit Mexico City for the first time, the Mexico City travel tips contained in this post will help you stay safe and make the most of your vacation. You are in good hands here because I have been living in Mexico for the last two years, have travelled the country … Read more
If you are planning on travelling around the Yucatan, you are very likely to make the journey from Merida to Valladolid. Merida, the cultured capital of the Yucatan state, makes a great base for a wider exploration of the region while the pueblo magico of Valladolid is home to gorgeous churches, plazas and cenotes, and … Read more
If you are spending any amount of time in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula, you might be wondering how to get from Merida to Campeche City. Campeche is well worth visiting, and for the time being, at least, this gorgeous colonial city flies largely under the radar and sees a fraction of the tourists seen by other … Read more