One of the most surreal days I’ve ever experienced in my travels was a day spent at a forest sanctuary where the monarch butterflies spend the winters. I was honestly speechless, for one of the first times in my life. The only thing that kept my jaw from being permanently dropped was the fear that… Read More Monarch Butterfly Migration in Michoacan, Mexico | Photo Gallery
One of the most magical places you’ll find in Mexico is La Huasteca, a lush region filled with cloud forests, turquoise swimming pools, stunning waterfalls, and more. My six-month Mexico visa was quickly running out, and I thought about just riding it out slowly in Monterrey. I decided I had one last adventure in me… Read More The Backpacker’s Guide to La Huasteca Potosina | Mexico
Few backpackers make it up to this region of Mexico. For those that do, they are rewarded with one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. The city of Zacatecas, capital of Zacatecas State, is one of the most uniquely gorgeous places I visited in Mexico. The architecture often made me forget that I was… Read More The Complete Travel Guide to Zacatecas | Mexico
While the “Escondido” part of its name may no longer be true, Puerto Escondido remains one of my favorite destinations in Mexico. I first visited this gem along Mexico’s Pacific Coast back in 2018, and again in January 2021. I have no doubt that I’ll be back again in the future. It is one of… Read More The Ultimate Backpacker’s Travel Guide to Puerto Escondido | Mexico
I called San Cristobal de las Casas home for the last couple of months, and not a day felt wasted. This magical city nestled in the mountains of Chiapas was everything that I could have asked for. After months of lockdowns and travel restrictions, I decided to make the move to Mexico. After mistakenly thinking… Read More The Ultimate San Cristobal de las Casas Bucket List: 50 Things To Do
One of the most criminally overlooked parts of Mexico is the lush, mountainous, jungly region of Chiapas. It boasts some of Mexico’s, if not the world’s, most breathtaking natural beauty. I had my sights set on San Cristobal de las Casas and Chiapas for the longest time. My expectations were high, yet both San Cristobal… Read More The Top Natural Attractions to Visit in Chiapas, Mexico
Tulum has clearly become a major hotspot for travelers looking to get away during the Coronavirus pandemic. Mexico’s relaxed borders and lack of quarantine requirements have made it a popular destination for travelers from all over the world. None of Mexico’s travel destinations have benefitted as much as Tulum from this tourism explosion. Well, maybe… Read More What Is Traveling To Tulum During COVID Actually Like?
During these pandemic days where travel is restricted and tourism industries have suffered, one destination has seemed to experience an unlikely boom in the opposite direction. Mexico’s jewel of Tulum has exploded in popularity. It seems like everyone and their mothers are making their way to Tulum. This destination on the shores of the turquoise… Read More The Complete Guide to Traveling Tulum on a Budget | Mexico
The sprawling metropolis of Mexico City is one the largest cities in the world, so you can guess how overwhelmed I was when I decided to turn a six-hour layover into a three-day detour. My plane landed in Mexico City around midnight. Curious at what the wonders of Mexico City could possibly offer, I entertained… Read More Mexico City Travel Guide: The Perfect 3-Day Itinerary
I can gush on and on about Mexico. The beaches, the scenery, the food… Oh god, the food. My stomach is rumbling just thinking about it. A fat plate of tacos al pastor washed down by a crackling cerveza would hit the spot right now. Aaand I’m drooling. Anyway, back to the topic at hand.… Read More The 17 Best Party Destinations In Mexico | 2025