In a life jam-packed with adventure, excitement and enthusiasm I feel extremely fortunate to have had yet another truly fabulous experience whilst exploring my beloved Mexico. This time my adventure was aided by eco-tourism agency Co’ox Mayab and the lovely people of San Agustin ejido, in rural southern Yucatan, who Read more…
Welcome back to my ‘Postcards From Mexico’ series. This week, “The Fly Away Life” blogger (and my friend) Kassie took the time to send me a postcard from her wedding in Cancun, See what she thought below… Hi there, I recently held my destination wedding at the Now Jade Riviera Maya, Read more…
Street art in Merida may not have the same reputation as street art in other Mexican cities such as Oaxaca, Monterrey, La Paz, or Mexico City but it’s still Mexico and there is still a lively street-art scene to explore. I highly recommend keeping your eyes open if you’re in Read more…
So, you’re driving from Merida to Campeche (or, of course, Campeche to Merida) along the 180 and want to find somewhere to buy a hat along the way, right? Because that’s the first thing I’d think of if I were to do that journey: where can I buy me a Read more…
Looking for something slightly different to do in Merida? Quite fancy seeing another side to this beautiful and fascinating city? Then why not grab a hat and a large bottle of water and head on over to the cemetery for a totally different experience? This outing is perfect for everyone, Read more…
If you’re looking for a great day out whilst staying in Merida, then I highly recommend the Mayapan ruins plus a cenote as a fabulous option. What could make for a more fabulous day than a bit of history and a refreshing wild-swim? There may be affiliate links in this Read more…
Uxmal is an utterly delightful Mayan archaeological site about an hour from Merida. It is the biggest and best-known Maya ruin along the Ruta Puuc and is considered to be one of the most important ruins in Mexico. Although firmly on the tourist trail, it’s far less busy than ruins Read more…
Holbox is an incredibly beautiful island and there is plenty to do there for the whole family. I’ve opted to use this setting to demonstrate the difference between perceived perfection and the reality of travel with small kids but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of useful information to be Read more…