Ladies, picture this: You’re laying on the beach, toes in the sand and margarita in hand. You have a good book and and just ordered a plate of fries, poolside of course. Does this sound like the ideal vacation for you? If so, then you’re destined for the tropics. First things first, you need to get packing.
Read MoreWe have visited many beaches during our adventures around, but on of our favorites so far has been Isla Holbox. Lets me say it again- grain of sand for grain of sand, we would put Holbox up against any of the
other beaches we visited during our year in Mexico.
Isla Mujeres is a little island less than 5 square km in area! This tiny island is only 13 km off the East coast of Cancun. If you’re in the Cancun area, it is a must to visit! Isla Mujeres is the definition of small but mighty.
Read MoreWhether you’re planning a vacation or trying to figure out what all of the Spring Break hype is about, you’ve heard of Tulum. This ultimate travel guide will give you the ins and outs for planning your trip. The best way to learn more is to visit Tulum for yourself!
Read MoreBeing far enough from the tourist scene, Bacalar is mostly visited by Mexican vacationers and long-term travelers who have heard of Bacalar through the grapevine. Bacalar is a town 5 hours south of Cancun right on the Mexican border. It is home to a freshwater, 35 mile long lake. Often called the “Lagoon of 7 Colors” due to all of its shades of blue, this lake is one of Mexico’s best kept secrets.
Read MoreCome with us on our week going through the Padi Open Water Certification Course.
Read MoreAfter arriving in Cozumel by taking the Ultramar ferry from Playa del Carmen we got settled in for a week at Casa Phoenix. On our day off of our Open Water Padi Certification class we rented scooters to tour the entire island!
Read MoreWe absolutely loved our 6 weeks in Playa del Carmen. PDC is centrally located to so many great activities in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico that it made for a great jumping off point for loads of adventures. We feel like we TOTALLY lucked out and found an Airbnb with a Jeep included which saved us money on a Mexican rental car (which is VERY expensive due to required insurance — more on this in the video).
Read MoreIf you’re already looking up “things to do in Mexico City” than you’re probably not one of the people “too scared to travel to Mexico”. CDMX is the perfect cosmopolitan city for the well-traveled and adventurous. It is easy to get around, budget friendly and, as it is the largest city in North America and fifth largest in the world we promise you won’t be running out of things to do.
Read MoreWhat is it like living in Mexico? Today, Tim (American) takes you for "a day in the life" here in Sayulita.
From the gym to local restaurants, the pharmacy to the chiropractor, from the beach to our house up in the hills, welcome to a day in the life living in Mexico.
Read MoreWe've heard crazy things about Semana Santa in Sayulita (Easter holy week). We thought we'd just see for ourselves!
After a month in Guadalajara we're back at the beach for the busiest week of the year: welcome to Easter in Mexico!
Read MoreBorn in 1870, Casa Herradura, located at Hacienda San Jose del Refugio, is the last tequila-producing Hacienda on the planet.
Read MoreEstacion Central has buses to the Lucha Libre every Tuesday night. For 250 pesos per persona, you get a ride each way, entry into the event, as well as a beer on the way home.
Rowdy teenage crowd is not guaranteed with ticket.
While the fights can get over the top and silly, there is no denying the insane amount of athleticism put on display here. The constant one upmanship of each other with crazy moves kept the tension ratcheting up throughout the night. The massive beers helped too.
Read MoreTim plans our day in Guadalajara?! After weeks of healing sciatic pain, Tim is finally ready for an adventure out in town. With so much down town he had PLENTY of time to plan the perfect day... right???
Read MoreFor Leila’s birthday we put together what could be contested as the perfect night out in Mexico city.
Read MoreOnly have one day in Mexico City? We were fortunate to have 3 days in CDMX but we certainly made the most of seeing as many museums and sights that we could in 24 hours.
In today's episode we visit:
La Casa Azul - Frida Kahlo Museum and house
Coyocan Market
Palacio de Bellas Artes
El Palacio Nacional - The National Palace
Diego Rivera History of Mexico Mural
Zocalo
Read MoreIs Mexico safe? Is mexico dangerous? Why travel to Mexico?
In today's episode of TRIPPED Mexico we can finally answer your burning questions and share a side of Mexico Fin experienced during Study Abroad in 2006 - a beautifully underrated country that has so much more to offer than crowded beach towns.
Read MoreThings were going too smooth to not have a problem or two!
Read MoreWhat is it like living in another country? Fin takes you around today to show a bit of our lives in Sayulita, Mexico.
Read MoreBecause it was more economical, we decided to buy a motorcycle in Mexico. It was a bit of a challenge getting all of the licensing and paperwork in place but it is so worth having it to explore the area around Nayarit!
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