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Oaxaca

Your Festival Guide: Celebrating Day of the Dead in Oaxaca

If you’re hoping to celebrate Day of the Dead in Oaxaca this year you have some advance planning to do so let’s get started.

By Cass, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
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Mexico

Your expert guide to spending three amazing days in Oaxaca

3 days in Oaxaca is a perfect amount of time to explore the city, try local foods, and potentially even take a day trip or two.

By Cass, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
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Mexico

Your expert guide to visiting Oaxaca with kids

A trip to Oaxaca with kids will make a vacation everyone will remember: visit ancient ruins, petrified waterfalls, try new foods, and much more.

By Cass, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
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Mexico

Your expert guide: how to get from Oaxaca airport to Oaxaca City

Everything you need to know to safely get from Oaxaca airport to Oaxaca city – how to arrange a cab, transfer, or even take the bus.

By Cass, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
Mexico

How many days in Oaxaca do you really need?

A question I get asked regularly by my readers is, “how many days do I really need in Oaxaca?” And I get it, it can be hard to figure out. I’m afraid there isn’t a quick answer but as you’ll see below, I’ve outlined more or less what you can Read more

By Cass, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your expert guide to finding free things to do in Mérida

Vacations can be expensive so use this guide to help you figure out all the free things to do in Merida, Mexico when you’re visiting.

By Monica, 2 weeks31/08/2026 ago
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Daily Life in Mexico

Your expert guide to celebrating Christmas in Merida, Mexico 🎄

Whether you’ve moved to Merida or you’re visiting, this article will tell you all you need to know about celebrating Christmas in Merida.

By Cass, 2 weeks26/08/2026 ago
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Yucatan

Your 2026 Festival Guide: Day of the Dead in Mérida

Find here all you need to know to plan your perfect Day of the Dead trip to Mérida – what to see & do, as well as notes on local culture

By Cass, 2 weeks26/08/2026 ago
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Central Mexico

Seeing the monarch butterfly migration in Mexico: 2026-2027

For anyone hoping to see the monarch butterflies in Mexico, this article shares all the “hows, wheres and whens”.

By Cass, 2 weeks26/08/2026 ago
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Chihuahua

The most comprehensive packing list for the Copper Canyon,

Packing for the Copper Canyon can be tricky but this Copper Canyon packing list walks you through everything you’ll need, no matter the season – including some things you won’t have thought of. Packing for our trip to the Copper Canyon was the first time I’ve ever scrabbled around and Read more

By Cass, 2 months21/07/2026 ago

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Hi, I'm Cass. In 2022 I moved from Mexico to Spain with my family. I still travel back to Mexico regularly but I'm also excitedly adventuring around Spain.

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