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green text box: your expert guide to Christmas in Mérida. 4 photos - 1 of close up of red & white decorations on an enormous tree, 1 of nativity scene on plaza, 1 of piñatas hanging and 1 of christmas decorations for sale in a store
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, 1 month26/08/2026 ago
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Campeche

Your expert guide to what to do in Campeche

Campeche is a delight to visit – the city is full of places to explore and the day trip options are magnificent – and this article shares all

By Cass, 6 months27/03/2026 ago
green text box: 10 best ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula. 4 photos. 1 of TUlum, one of Chichén Itzá, 1 of Calakmul and one of Xcambo
Campeche

The top 10 best ruins on the Yucatán Peninsula

There are dozens of ruins to visit so use this run down of the top 10 best ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula to help figure out where to begin

By Cass, 6 months27/03/2026 ago
green text box: everything you need to know to visit calakmul & other sites. 4 photos, 2 of pyramids, 1 of colourful bird and one of cass on a pyramid
Campeche

Your expert guide to visiting Calakmul

For anyone wondering about the practicalities of visiting the Calakmul Mayan ruins, deep in the Campeche jungle, this guide holds all your answers

By Cass, 6 months25/03/2026 ago
green text box: what to do and see in Izamal, Yucatán. 4 photos of Izmal, 1 of pyramid with people on it, 1 of yellow convent, 1 of man on bike by yellow wall and one of sunflower by yellow wall
Mexico

How to visit Izamal, the yellow pueblo mágico

The Yellow City of Izamal is a great place to spend a day exploring. Check out this article to learn what there is to do in Izamal.

By Cass, 8 months26/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

Everything you need to know about visiting Mérida’s cementerio general

This article will help you plan your trip to Mérida’s cementerio general. It explains how to get there, what to take and what you’ll see.

By Cass, 8 months21/01/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids. 4 photos, 1 of playground, 1 of fairground, one of child being taught to make a hammock and one of a small swimming pool
Mexico

Your expert guide to exploring Mérida with kids

Mérida is full of fun activities for kids. Whether you’re looking for culture, parks or organised activities, you’ll find plenty to keep the kids occupied and happy.

By Cass, 8 months20/01/2026 ago
Yucatan

Your expert guide to fabulous things to do in Progreso, Mexico

Progreso is a really lovely place to visit, there’s plenty to explore or you can relax in a beach club or frolic on the beach

By Cass, 9 months14/01/2026 ago
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Mexico

The Maquech Beetle: living jewellery in Mexico

The maquech beetle is something of a strange Yucatecan speciality. Read more to learn about this interesting part of Yucatecan culture.

By Cass, 9 months13/01/2026 ago
green text box: your expert guide to kid friendly cenotes. 4 photos of cenotes -3 have kids in (1 in kayak, 1 in rubber ring, 1 swimming)
Mexico

Your expert guide to the best cenotes to visit with kids (and nervous swimmers)

Your comprehensive guide to child (and nervous swimmer) friendly cenotes across the Yucatán Peninsula, from Mérida to Tulum.

By Cass, 9 months13/01/2026 ago

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Hi, I'm Cass, I'm based in Sevilla, Spain and previously I lived in Mérida, Mexico. This website is full of my experiences, observations and guides to visiting places I absolutely adore. Enjoy!

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