What to see in New York City (and how to save money)
What to see in New York City (and how to save money). It’s the most exciting city in the world. It’s also Lissette’s hometown. New York City is a top destination in the world. It has iconic …
The Best Hotels in San Miguel de Allende (for all budgets)
The Best Hotels in San Miguel de Allende (for all budgets) San Miguel de Allende has some of the glitziest accommodation in Mexico. It seems like everyday there’s a new 5-star hotel popping up around …
Avoiding Europe in the summer…and other places to go instead.
Avoiding Europe in the summer and where to go instead. Updated August 2024. We love Europe. But I always tell people they should go somewhere else in the summer. There’s just too many tourists, …
Some Essential Tips on Mexico City
Updated July 2024. I’ve lost count on the number of times I’ve been to Mexico City. I think it’s 8. I’ve said it before, it’s a city that I both love and hate. If you walk in the historic center of …
7 Great (and easy) Day trips from Mexico City
Great Daytrips from Mexico City I often see posts on the internet suggesting day trips from Mexico City to places like San Miguel de Allende, Taxco, Las Grutas de Tolantongo or Morelia. While they’re …
Romantic Getaways in Seattle: the Perfect Gifts for Couples
Romantic Getaways in Seattle: the Perfect Gifts for Couples. Seattle is the perfect place for a romantic getaway. It’s an exciting city set against the beautiful Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountain …
Monte Alban or Mitla?
Monte Alban or Mitla? If you have to choose between Monte Alban and Mitla the answer is simple: Monte Alban. It’s the more spectacular of the two sites. But having said that, both sites are worth …
A Vegan food tour in Roma Norte (Mexico City)
A Vegan food tour in Roma Norte (Mexico City). I’m not a vegan. But Lissette is and when we came to Mexico City we thought “what better way to explore Roma Norte than through a vegan food tour?” …
Oaxaca City: the good and the bad
Oaxaca City: the good and the bad. I had last been in Oaxaca 8 years ago. I hadn’t loved the city on that last visit but had liked it enough to say “let’s go back and explore more”. So, on this trip, …