Traveling
Traveling has been a huge part of our life for a long time. Now, thanks to the digital nomad lifestyle, we can travel all the time!
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10 Top Things to do in and around San Cristobal de las Casas
San Cristobal de Las Casas is one of the most magical places we’ve visited. Not only the town itself but also the surrounding nature! There is always something to do and we’d love to share our favorite activities in San Cristobal, Mexico. Why should you visit San Cristobal de las Casas? San Cristobal de las Casas or simply San Cris is a town in the most southern state of Mexico – Chiapas. It’s one of the Pueblos Magicos, filled with culture, beautiful colonial architecture, colorful markets, and amazing people. While visiting San Cristobal, you’ll have a chance to learn about the history and the traditions of the indigenous communities, just…
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10 TOP Vegetarian Restaurants & Cafés in Mexico City you need to try
Vegetarian food in Mexico City was some of the best we’ve ever tried. Vegetarian or not. Come and take a virtual walk with us around our favorite restaurants and cafés in CDMX. Vegetarian food in Mexico City If you’ve read our Mexico City guide, you might remember that tip number 12 was to try as many vegan tacos and other Mexican dishes as you can. Why? Because it’s simply delicious! Many travelers will agree with me that Mexican food is among some of the best in the world. And I’m not speaking about tex-mex or fancy “Mexican” restaurants around the world. I’m speaking about the real deal. Cheap tacos from…
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How to get to Teotihuacan from Mexico City without a tour
Visiting Teotihuacan from Mexico City without a tour is as easy as it can get. But why should you do it? First of all, you’ll save some money. But more importantly, when you go on your own, you can beat the crowds and spend as much or as little time at a place. And it’s much more adventurous! What is Teotihuacan? First things first – why should you visit Teotihuacan? Well, it’s one of the best things to do in Mexico City (or out of Mexico City, but still on a day trip). The Pyramids are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and you can easily spend hours strolling through the…
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12 TOP things to do in Mexico City + neighborhood & transportation guide
Are you about to go to Mexico City or, as the locals would say, Ciudad de Mexico? Let me show you some of our favorite places in this huge cosmopolitan city. These are the 12 things to do in and around Mexico City, we really enjoyed. Why should you visit Mexico City? For many travelers, Mexico City is just a destination to fly in when they’re about to explore the rest of Mexico or catch a flight to Guatemala. There is much more to see in this mega city than you might think! And you can get to Guatemala by bus later. We did it. Twice. Mexico City is full…
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Crossing the border from Guatemala to Mexico by bus (2021)
Are you about to go from Guatemala to Mexico? We crossed the border again! This time in La Mesilla and just like the first time, we documented everything and gonna walk you through the whole process. Why did we return to Mexico? Let’s start with a little background story. Unlike many other travelers, we didn’t cross the land border from Mexico to Guatemala just to get a stamp in the passport and another 180 days in Mexico. Even though we loved Mexico, we wanted to continue south with our travels. But life happens and some beautiful events are so important, they make us cross the ocean. Literally. This time, it…
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Vegetarian restaurants in Puerto Escondido | Mexico
Are you looking for vegetarian restaurants in Puerto Escondido? Stuffing your belly with tasty vegetarian food in Puerto Escondido is not hard at all – for both eating out and cooking. And here we are, sharing our favorite restaurants on Zicatela and La Punta. Vegetarian restaurants in Puerto Escondido Coming to Puerto Escondido was a blast for us. We enjoyed our time on the Caribbean coast a lot, but it’s a bit too loud and touristy for us. This coast is so different. The chill vibe, most friendly people, and lack of loud tourists were exactly what we needed. In the last post, I shared our tips for what to…
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5 TOP: What to do in Puerto Escondido?
Puerto Escondido was our favorite beach town during our six months travel in Mexico. We’ve spent about a month and a half in this gorgeous place, so if you’re wondering about what to do in Puerto Escondido, here are our top five tips! 5 Fun Activities in Puerto Escondido Honestly, even if you would do nothing for weeks, you would enjoy Puerto Escondido. It’s a perfect place to just relax, chill, eat, practice yoga and enjoy the vibe. But these activities will make your trip even better! As always, we were not too keen to participate in many tours. Still, we made one exception. Keep on reading to find out…
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5 TOP Vegetarian Restaurants in Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City is a Mexican paradise for all of us foodies. But where to eat as a vegetarian or vegan in Oaxaca? Good for us, there are so many amazing places! And I want to share our favorites with you. Check out these tips for vegetarian a vegan restaurants, offering both Mexican and international cuisine. Vegetarian Restaurants in Oaxaca City When it comes to Mexican cuisine, you might think about tacos al pastor, chorizo, and all kinds of chicken preparations. Not that these are not Mexican dishes, but do you realize how huge Mexico is? So every part, obviously, has some diversity when it comes to food. And Oaxaca has…
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Selina Puerto Escondido Review: Is it a Digital Nomad Paradise?
Selina Puerto Escondido is probably for sure the most expensive accommodation in the area. But is it worth the money? How is this Selina for long-stay, where do we see its biggest pros and cons, what did we like and what did we miss? We spent about six weeks altogether in this surfers paradise, so let’s check it out! Where is Selina Puerto Escondido? This is already our second of Selina hostel. The first one was Selina in Oaxaca de Juaréz, the capital of the state. This one is just a 6 hour’s colectivo ride away on the pacific coast. And when I say pacific coast, I mean surfers everywhere.…
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Monte Albán: DIY Trip without a tour | Fun and cheap!
Monte Albán is a beautiful archeological site just outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, capital of the Oaxaca state. It is very easy to visit on your own without a tour, and it’s way more fun! Why should you skip the tour and how to get to Monte Albán from Oaxaca by bus? Keep reading! Monte Albán ruins in Oaxaca Monte Albán is a huge pre-Columbian archeological site in the state of Oaxaca, just about 9 kilometers outside of the city Oaxaca de Juarez. Unlike the most famous Mexican ruins, Chichén Itzá, and the ruins in Palenque, it’s not Mayan. Three other mesoamerican civilizations lived here: first Olmecs, later Zapotecs, and…
