Goats On The Road Posts

things to do in mexico city visit the cathedral

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 ...
Food Tour Guanajuato

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), ...
Cruising Crete By Car: 5 Must-See Stops

Athens, Santorini & Crete – Our Big, Fat, Greek Vacation!

As our plane touched down in Athens, we were relieved. Having been in the Middle East, surrounded by Islamic culture and sights for so long, we were delighted to see pork and alcohol for sale, and were even more thrilled that I didn’t have to cover up my body! As much as we enjoy travelling in ...
travel to Costa Rica

5 Reasons Why We’re Excited To Visit Costa Rica

Ever since we began travelling, we’ve been on the hunt for lush jungles, eco-lodges, beautiful beaches, pristine coral reefs, friendly people and delicious food; and from what we’ve heard, Costa Rica has all of that in spades! However, we’ve also heard mixed reviews about Latin America’s green nation and while we’re excited to visit, we do ...
Accommodation Spotlight Hostel Amigo Suites Downtown

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 ...
Accommodation Spotlight Hostal Del Campanero

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 ...