Polaroid of the week: Boy in Mazunte
Unlike the hippie/backpacker friendly Zipolite, the Mazunte locals still live very much off the land.
Mexico
Polaroid of the week: Mayan Ruins in the Jungle, Chiapas, Mexico
Tucked deep in the jungle in Chiapas, southern Mexico, the Mayan ruins of Palenque are set in one of the most spectacular surroundings in Mexico.
Polaroid of the week: ¡Viva Mexico!
Celebrations start every year on 15 September when the President of Mexico rings the bell at the National Palace in Mexico City, waves the Mexican flag and shouts ¡Viva Mexico! from the balcony of the palace to the crowds in the Plaza de la Constitución (the Zócalo).
Polaroid of the week: VW Beetle in Mexico
The German car company Volkswagen produced its famous Beetle in Puebla, Mexico, from 1967 until 2003, where it held its classic 50s look until the very end. The Beetle reached cult status in Mexico and can be seen everywhere.
900 days of travel: Reflections
It has been another unbelievable 100 days of travel for us…this has been unlike any other time in our lives. Read on to find out what days 801 – 900 of a life of travel involve for us GlobetrotterGirls…
The Best Things To Do in the Riviera Maya
The Riviera Maya is one of the most popular destinations in Mexico, and it’s easy to see why: crystal clear Caribbean waters, pristine beaches, beautiful beach towns and Maya ruins …
800 days of travel: Reflections on the last 100 days
We have been on the road for 800 days – and the last one hundred have been all over the map. We’re taking the time to reflect on our travels through Cambodia, Singapore, Malaysia, India, the U.S. and now Mexico…
Polaroid of the Week – Hombres de Xochimilco
On our way to the canals of Xochimilco where we took a ride in one of the beautiful trajineras (wooden boats), we strolled through the main square where these three Mexicans were sitting on a bench watching the world go by.
Viveros de Coyoacán – Mexico City’s green, flourishing…outdoor gym
On our recent visit to Coyoacán, we got off the Metro at Viveros (actually one stop past Coyoacán), to enjoy a morning walk through one of the city’s rare green …
Mexico City on a shoestring
No trip to Mexico is complete without spending at least a few days in this modern yet traditional, culturally-rich, forward thinking gateway to Latin America.