Chihuahua, Mexico – a place not to avoid
Chihuahua – a place not to avoid How’s that for a compliment? I really had no idea what to expect on Chihuahua, the internet being surprisingly void of information on this city in Northern Mexico. But …
Guanajuato, Mexico. One of the most beautiful cities in the World?
Is Guanajuato one of the most beautiful towns in the World? I love Guanajuato, it’s one of the most beautiful cities I’ve seen anywhere. I was here a few years ago and had my visit ruined …
Morelia (Michoacán) and why even UNESCO listed world heritage sites can leave you feeling blah
A Visit to Morelia (Michoacán) I guess it was my fault. When planning my trip to Mexico I had mentioned to my mom that we should visit Morelia. She had told me that she hadn’t heard great things …
Things to See and Do in Mexico City (Part 2) – And why Teotihuacan was a disappointment
Things to See and Do in Mexico City (Part 2) I’m going to get into trouble for this post. I’ve previously written about things to see in mexico City: 48 Hours in Mexico City. This time we …
Changing my mind about San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
Changing my mind about San Miguel de Allende A couple of years ago I visited San Miguel de Allende. I wrote a post on my visit at the time, saying that it was a pretty place, that it was well equipped …
Why you should visit Oaxaca (but what you should know…)
Why you should visit Oaxaca I had a hard time writing this post on Oaxaca, maybe because I have contradictory feelings about the city that I still haven’t resolved in my mind. On one hand I love the …
Why you HAVE to visit Monte Alban, Mexico
Why you HAVE to visit Monte Alban Monte Alban is one of the top 5 archeological sites in Mexico (the other 4 are Teotihuacan, Palenque, Chichen Itza, and Uxmal). But Monte Alban is special because of …
Top 10 lists according to AeroMexico
Top 10 lists according to AeroMexico Inflight magazines are usually full of bland, commercial content. I rarely look at them except to study the maps and plane/airport information in the back …
Guanajuato OR Queretaro? (Mexico)
Guanajuato or Queretaro (Mexico) Guanajuato and Queteraro are both capitals of their respective states and both Unesco World Heritage Sites. So how do these cities compare? …