Go from Tulum (Mexico) to Caye Caulker/San Pedro (Belize) by bus and boat
Traveling from Tulum (Mexico) to the islands of Caye Caulker and San Pedro (Belize) is quite easy and pleasant if you do your research. San Pedro and Caye Caulker are islands, so there is no way to avoid taking a boat or water taxi at some point. One option is to take...
What to do in Isla Mujeres? 4 things to include in your itinerary!
Only a half-hour ferry ride from rowdy and raucous Cancun, the 8-km long Isla Mujeres (Women Island) sits restfully in the dreamy turquoise-blue waters of the Caribbean Sea. Frequent ferries to Isla Mujeres and its close proximity to Cancun make it a popular day trip...
Real de Catorce – A Little Mountain Town With REAL BIG Charm
Real de Catorce [pronounced 're-al day ca-tor-say'] is a little mountain-town resting 9000 feet above sea level in the state of San Luis Potosi. In its heyday, it was a thriving silver mining settlement with a population of about 40,000 inhabitants. Today it is a...
Photo of the day – Cowboys Talk Business (Real de Catorce, Mexico)
In the dusty mountain town of Real de Catorce Mexico, a group of about 150 cowboys form a cooperative which offers guided horseback tours to the nearby desert, mountains and ghost towns. Every participating member wears a standard outfit – cowboy boots, dark jeans,...
Hostel Etiquette – 5 ways to avoid being ‘that guy’
If you’ve ever stayed at a hostel you are probably well aware of the many common annoyances in shared-room settings. Most of these annoyances are probably related to noise, bad odours, or a general lack of common courtesy from one or more persons in your room. Perhaps...
Photos from the San Marcos National Fair in Aguascalientes Mexico
Every year during the San Marcos National Fair the streets of downtown Aguascalientes come alive with action. Art, music, dance, culture and great people fill every corner of the city – a true sensory treat. Here are a few shots that I took while walking through the...
Fun in the streets at the San Marcos National Fair, Aguascalientes Mexico
This is my first time in Aguascalientes and I don’t think that I could have picked a better time to visit. I came to Aguascalientes because I wanted to see what the San Marcos National Fair was all about. I read that it was supposed to be one of the most authentically...
Adventure Day #1: Toronto to Mexico City to Aguascalientes
The journey has officially begun. I am writing this post in a bus heading to one of Mexico’s smallest states, Aguascalientes (literally meaning ‘Hot Waters’), to check out the San Marcos National Fair. I just awoke to the sight of mountains in horizon, pastures of...
Packing for a backpacking trip? 10 Things to remember!
Are you planning your next big backpacking trip but you’re worried that you may forget to pack something important? Whether you are a backpacking new-bee or a seasoned traveler, you should strongly consider adding some of these inexpensive and versatile items to your...
Traveling To Mexico? 5 Simple Suggestions to Make Your Trip Better
1. Respect the country and its laws– It never ceases to amaze me how so many travelers act as though Mexico were a fairytale land where laws were meant to be broken and every police officer is open to bribery. Yes, Mexican police are grossly underpaid and corruption...