After living and working in Mexico for about 6 months, I took a budget vacation to Isla Holbox in Yucutan for less than $500. So, I’m here to tell you — Caribbean beach vacations do NOT have to be expensive, luxury, splurge-filled affairs! While they can be all those things, they can also be done on a tight budget. Let’s get into an insider’…
Settled in the midst of picturesque mountains, Oaxaca is the perfect place to go looking for a rooftop panorama. After living in Oaxaca Centro for over a month, I’ve gathered a few personal favorites. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the view…
Playa del Carmen is the heartbeat of the Mayan Riviera, located strategically between Cancun & Tulum. It’s full of vibrant colors and unique backdrops. When you visit, you’ll probably want to capture those colorful vibes, along with your epic travel memories! So, I’ve teamed up with local photographer Viridiana Escobar to share some trade secrets about the best Instagram spots in Playa del Carmen. Viry Diana Escobar…
Tulum might be the most vegan-friendly place I’ve ever lived! Finding vegetarian and vegan food in Tulum is honestly like finding sand on the beach. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, you won’t have any trouble here. Not only are there over a dozen vegan-only or vegetarian-only restaurants, but there was a vegan option on every single menu I saw in the…
What happens when the digital nomads who usually frequent hipster haunts like Bali, Chiang Mai, and Lisbon are faced with a pandemic full of border closures? They go to Tulum. In droves. While I loved the two months I spent beach hopping and cenote jumping in Tulum in 2020, I eventually became too weak to handle the high season. Prices tripled and crowds quadrupled. Since then, I’ve fled…
