North America
North America is as naturally diverse as it is enormous and while we haven’t spent much time travelling in our home country or our neighbours to the south, we will one day plan an epic road trip around the region. For now, we have some articles about our recent trips to North America and some tips and information for you as well. Enjoy!
Essential Travel Tips For a Trip to Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Isla Mujeres (the Island of Women) is definitely worth a day-trip from Cancun. However, if you have the time, we highly recommend staying a week, or longer, on this idyllic island! Here are some tips and information to help you enjoy your stay on Isla Mujeres. Transportation on Isla Mujeres The fast ferry from Cancun to ...
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Isla Mujeres, Mexico – Reuniting With Friends and Living the Beach Life
It was a rainy day in San Pancho so we headed to our favourite restaurant to use the wi-fi. There, as we enjoyed our lunch of turkey sandwiches, we received a FaceTime call from one of our travel buddies: “Hey guys, want to meet up at the end of January?” “Sure! Where?” “Yucatan area?” “Yep, ...
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Mexico City – Braving the World’s 6th Largest Metropolis
Depending on who you ask, Mexico City is either chaotic, fast-paced and dangerous, or it’s chaotic, fast-paced, dangerous… and exciting! With a population of approximately 22 million people, this sprawling city can be perceived in many ways. For the inhabitants of the city, many of whom are forced to deal with poverty, pollution, crime and kidnappings (it’s thought that ...
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Exploring The Culinary Side of Guanajuato with Mexico Street Food Tours
As you may have noticed, we’ve become a bit obsessed with Mexican cuisine, and have discovered that going on a culinary tour is one of the best ways to learn about the food that’s from the region, and have a guided tour of the city as well. During our stay in Guanajuato (which wasn’t nearly long enough), ...
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Accommodation Spotlight: Hostel Amigo Suites Downtown, Mexico City
Very seldom do we come across a hostel that really blows our mind, but Hostel Amigo Suites is definitely one such place. For those of you who hear the word “hostel” and think of dingy dorm rooms, dirty bathrooms and cramped living space, get that picture out of your head. Amigo Suites Downtown has all ...
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Accommodation Spotlight – Hostal Del Campanero in Guanajuato
When we first arrived at Hostal Del Campanero, we were greeted by the friendly staff and informed that our room was not yet ready, despite the fact that we were checking in at 3:00 pm. We were a little surprised, but the hostel had plenty of common areas for us to hang-out in while we ...
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