Is San Luis Potosí worth Visiting?
Is San Luis Potosí worth Visiting? San Luis Potosí is a place that doesn’t get a lot of foreign visitors – we were here 4 days and didn’t see another foreigner. What we did see was some impressive …
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3 Must-see Markets in Mexico City
3 Must-see Markets in Mexico City. We love Mexican markets. So we decided to take a Mexico City Market Tour that took us to 3 very interesting and varied markets in CDMX. We sampled mezcal, ate …
My Best (and Worst) of Morocco
My Best (and Worst) of Morocco My Best (and worst) of Morocco, a.k.a why Morocco is one of the most beautiful places I’ve been but why I also hated many aspects of it, a.k.a why Morocco would be great …
The Most Beautiful Churches of San Miguel de Allende (Mexico)
The Most Beautiful Churches of San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is known as one of Mexico’s most beautiful cities. It is also known for its churches, …
Visiting Teotihuacan the right way
Many years ago I visited Teotihuacan with my mother. I was less than impressed – Teotihuacan was actually the most disappointing experience that I had in Mexico up to that point. What makes all …
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique
The Cultural Differences that make Spain unique Spain is different. Some foreigners coming here love the differences and adapt quickly. Others have a harder time. For some, the cultural differences …
The best things to Do in Nerja (Spain)
The best things to Do in Nerja For most people, Nerja is all about the beaches. But there’s a lot more to Nerja: among other things, it has one of the most scenic viewpoints on the Costa del Sol, …
What’s Helsinki like?
What’s Helsinki like? A couple of years ago we were in a strip bar in Pattaya (Thailand) when a young man sitting close by started talking to me. He was Finnish. He lived in Thailand so I was curious: …
A guide to Mexican food
A guide to Mexican food. I’ve been to Mexico about 10 times now but I have to admit that I still get confused by items on a Mexican menu. Such as: what’s the difference between a Burrito and a …