A goodbye to San Miguel de Allende
A goodbye to San Miguel de Allende. My mother lives in San Miguel de Allende and because of that I’ve visited the city almost every year over the last 10 years (the exception was 2020 because of …
Questioning the need for Travel
Questioning the need for Travel. Is travelling frivolous self-indulgence? Is wanderlust a symptom of instability, a condition that requires never-ending stimulus and which, in the end, leads to …
The Best Cafes of San Miguel de Allende
The Best Cafes of San Miguel de Allende. Updated in April 2025 with a couple of new Cafes added (including a new favorite). Coffee shops come and go in San Miguel de Allende and what might be …
Where to Stay in Mexico City (for every budget)
Where to Stay in Mexico City (for every budget). What neighbourhood should you stay in when coming to Mexico City? And what specific hotel to choose? I cover that in this post. I don’t list a lot of …
Where to Eat in Roma Norte
Where to Eat in Roma Norte: Honest thoughts. Roma Norte is known as one of the best foodie destinations in Mexico. But when you research “where to eat in Roma” you come up with the same answers …
What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province
What to do (and what to skip) in Alicante Province. We just came back from a 3-week trip covering the some of the most popular towns, cities, and inland highlights of Alicante Province. There were …
From Marina to the Desert: The Best Driving Routes in Dubai
The Best Driving Routes in Dubai Dubai is one of the world’s most exciting cities, a metropolis where some of the highest skyscrapers on the globe meet a land of old civilizations, vast deserts and …
Overcrowded places…and where to go instead
Overcrowded places and where to go instead. Year after year, there are more and more people travelling for pleasure. Most go to the same (predictable) destinations. There are many reasons why popular …
10 things to Do in San Miguel de Allende
What to do in San Miguel de Allende. I was sitting at at a restaurant having Margaritas with my new friend Glenn, when the two women at the table next to us turned to us. “We just arrived in San …