Mexico City: a short guide to what you can do in the city of contrasts

We arrived in Mexico City at the end of our 1 month journey throughout Mexico and had a huge surprise: compared to the rest of the country this huge, almost 22 million inhabitants metropolis seems like a totally different land. From its skyscrapers to its favelas, there is something worth seeing for every type of…

Mexico budget guide: how much we spent during 40 days of travel throughout the country

Now that our Mexican adventure is coming to its end, we can sum up the costs of these 40 interesting and wonderful days spent here. We came here with no expectations and had not much information on the prices of basic goods and services, but somehow expected to find a cheap destination. We will tell…

7 tips to save money while traveling throught Mexico

After almost 1.5 months spent in Mexico we came to the conclusion that although it is not an expensive country to visit (depending of course of your travel style), there are some ways to make your stay even cheaper. We compiled below some tips for saving while traveling throughout Mexico that hopefully will be helpful…

7 cenotes you should not miss while in Yucatan, Mexico

For anybody visiting Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, day trips at some of its most beautiful cenotes should be on the “to do” list. For us, these have been the highlights of our time spent there, along with the Chichen Itza Archeological Site and the day trips to the nearby islands (more info in this article), and…

Mexico’s paradise islands: 3 Caribbean destinations easily accessible from Cancun and Playa del Carmen

Ever dreamed of bathing in the crystal clear waters of a tropical island but always thought it would take far too much time and money to get there? Then we hope this article will help you find a better alternative to the costly cruises to live your dream sooner. Mexico’s Riviera Maya has a lot…

Cancun, Mexico: what you should know before the trip & things to do

Looking for a Carribean destination for your next vacation? Try considering Mexico, and for sure you will not regret your choice. Located on Mexico`s Gulf coast, Cancun was the perfect place to start our long-term journey throughout Central and Latin America and we could recommend it if you are looking for a relaxed, slow-paced vacation…