Your insider's guide to Mexico off the beaten path
Melissa Douglas 
When you think of the best Mayan ruins in Mexico, the first place that is likely to spring to the forefront of your mind is probably Chichen Itza. While Chichen Itza is very worthy of your time and is absolutely as breathtaking as the guidebooks would have you believe (it is one of the 7 … Read more
The Oxkintok ruins are an off-the-beaten-path Mayan city and archeological site in the Yucatan state of Southern Mexico. The ancient city, approximately 70km south of Merida makes a wonderful day trip from the Yucatan capital and yet few people are even aware of its existence. Visiting the Oxkintok Mayan Ruins in 2023 The prehispanic city … Read more
Visiting the Frida Kahlo museum (also known as “Casa Azul” – the blue house) is a highlight of any trip to Mexico City. Kahlo, known for her signature monobrow and self-portrait paintings, is one of the most famous Mexican figures to have ever lived. Her house in the leafy, artistic district of Coyoacán is where … Read more
If you are heading to Cancun on vacation, you might be interested in booking a space on one of the best private tours in Cancun. Opting to participate in a tour takes a lot of the stress out of managing the logistics of your trip yourself. It means that you have someone else to take … Read more
Looking for Mexico travel tips to help you plan your Mexican adventure? Look no further. All of the answers to your burning questions about traveling to Mexico are covered here. These are a mixture of things you absolutely need to know, and those you never even knew you needed. Better still? They have been written … Read more
Living in Merida is a dream for many people who hope to relocate or retire to sunnier climes in Southern Mexico. Although Merida has not yet hit the mainstream as a tourism destination, the word is slowly getting out about the cultured Yucatan capital. Merida is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Mexico. … Read more
Telchac Puerto is a charming little beach town in the Northern Yucatan. It can be found along the “Ruta Esmerelda” emerald coast that runs from Progreso in the West, to Dzilam de Bravo and El Cuyo in the East. The town, just over an hour’s drive from the city of Merida, escapes the attention of … Read more
Is Sinaloa safe? The question of safety is likely to be something that is at the forefront of your mind if you are planning or considering a trip to the Northern Mexican state of Sinaloa. The state is one of only several Mexican states that are on the USA and UK ¨do not travel list¨ … Read more
The Lucas de Galvez market is Merida’s largest and oldest covered marketplace. It is a must-visit during your time in the Yucatan capital. The market, located at the intersection of Calle 65 and Calle 56, provides an attack on all the senses and is one of the best places to stop by if you want … Read more
One day in Merida Mexico isn’t a ton of time to dedicate to exploring the Yucatan’s cultured capital. But it’s enough to scratch beneath the surface if you are on a tight schedule. The gorgeous “white city” founded by Francisco de Montejo y Leon in 1542 is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in … Read more