Mexico

During our stay in Mexico City we took a day trip to Teotihuacan, one of the world’s most famous pyramids. The remains of the ancient city, which is believed to have housed up to 250,000 people, is located around 30 miles / 50 kilometers north of Mexico City and buses run every 30 minutes from the Terminal del Norte (At the station, look for ‘Sala 8’ and buy tickets there). Researchers remain unsure why Teotihuacan was deserted by its inhabitants – though a commonly held theory involves a big fire which may have destroyed a large part of the town.

The name Teotihuacan means “City of the Gods”, a name given to the city by by the Aztecs who populated the city in more recent history.

Surprise! I am in Mexico! This was a rather spontaneous change of my plans to stay in South America for a bit longer, but ancient ruins & Mexican food were calling my name..

I’ve been road tripping all over the Yucatan Peninsula this past week – a trip filled with Mayan ruins, stunning beaches, loads of tacos and crystal clear cenotes!

Even though I’ve been to the Yucatan Peninsula many times, I somehow never made an effort to explore the shores of Bacalar, the Lagoon of Seven Colors – until now, that is!

I still can’t believe I’m in Mexico! This sudden change of travel plans has made me very happy though – I just love this country. This is the third time …

Upon returning to Mexico two years after our last visit, our first stop was our favorite taco shop in Playa Del Carmen – we still remembered exactly where it was.

The buzz around spring break destinations has begun with internet top ten lists spouting out the usual spring break ‘hotspots’. Some people might prefer the predictable debauchery in places like Cancun, Acapulco or Panama City, but for those looking for warm weather, sunny beaches, cheap beer and, for the young ones out there, a lower drinking age, we have some alternative spring break destinations tips, after spending the past nine months traveling through Mexico and Central America…

Our time at the beach house has gotten considerably more intense since our last posting…not least due to a visit from a hurricane called Ernesto.

This weekly series focuses on budget hotel gems we discover while on the road. This week: Posada Ziga in Mazunte, Mexico.

This weekly series focuses on budget accommodation gems we discover while on the road. This week: Le Gite del Sol, San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico.