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 …
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 …
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 …
Impressions of Ajijic (Mexico)
Impressions of Ajijic. Ajijic was not what I expected. I didn’t expect Ajijic to be so small. It surprised me. You always hear about Ajijic, it’s one of the most popular expat locations in Mexico. You …
The “Tipping Protocol” in Mexico
The “Tipping Protocol” in Mexico. How much to tip in Mexico? And who to tip? As a foreigner visiting Mexico you should know the “tipping protocol” so that you don’t overpay (foreigners often overpay) …
Where to Stay in Guadalajara
Where to Stay in Guadalajara. I’ve been to Guadalajara a few times now. On my last visit I had an exceptional stay in an incredible apartment in Colonia Americana. On my previous visits I’ve stayed in …
A Guide to Bus Travel in Mexico
A Guide to Bus Travel in Mexico. Bus travel in Mexico is great, it’s the best I’ve seen anywhere and better than anything you’ll find in the United States or Canada. I’ve travelled to Mexico every …