Looking Back at 2021…and forward to 2022
Looking Back at 2021…and forward to 2022 I always say that I do these year end posts as much for ourselves as I do for readers. It allows me to reflect on the past year and compare what we achieved …
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Malaga or Seville? Which to Visit?
Malaga or Seville? They’re the two largest cities in Andalusia. So which to visit? For me it’s not even close. It’s Seville. I’ll go through the different reasons why Seville should be your …
Visiting the Pueblo Magico town of Bernal
Bernal is one of our favorite of Mexico’s ‘Pueblo Magicos’. It’s one of the smaller Pueblo Magicos in the country – a day is enough to see and experience the sights – but it has so much charm and is …
On Travel to Mexico – why I’m sick of the ignorance
Travel to Mexico and ignorance “You probably heard this before, but I’m concerned about travelling to Mexico and being preyed on by criminals”. This was an email I received from a reader. And …
Visiting the (overrated?) Pueblo Magico town of Valle de Bravo
Visiting the (overrated?) Pueblo Magico town of Valle de Bravo. I had heard quite a lot about Valle de Bravo. Located about 2 hours west of Mexico City – on Lake Avándaro (it’s actually a man-made …
Is Taxco the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico?
Is Taxco the most beautiful Pueblo Magico in Mexico? Taxco has to be one of the more beautiful Pueblos Magicos in Mexico. Built on a hillside, the town is characterized by steep streets, the …
Hiking the Tepozteco Pyramid in Tepoztlan
Hiking the Tepozteco Pyramid in Tepoztlan I knew I wasn’t in prime condition heading into this hike. A few weeks back the 9 hour “El Cielo” hike in Nerja (Spain) had really gotten me sick. I hadn’t …
The Pueblo Magico town of Tepoztlán (Mexico) (Mexico)
The Pueblo Magico town of Tepoztlán (Mexico) Tepoztlán is one of Mexico’s Pueblos Magicos. But that distinction doesn’t mean (as I’ve found out) that all Pueblos Magicos are magical. …
October 2021 Recap – and on Mexico and other upcoming plans
November 1, 2021 Mexico travel planning Over the last month I’ve barely written on the blog. It’s actually the quietest I’ve ever been on the blog since starting it in 2013. I’ll admit I just haven’t …