One of the fabulous perks about being on the road is that you get to have new culinary experiences that just are not available at home. Whether it be new ingredients or different standards for health codes, there are always tasty adventures to be had. In light of the many adventures we’ve during our travels,… Continue reading Our 5 Favorite Foods from Around the World
One of the little known aims of our semi-recent great Latin American adventure was to make a little more sense of my culture and who I am. I wanted to see mis raices, my roots, and the culture that I came from. Born of Mexican descent (well, actually, if you really want to get technical… Continue reading At the Bottom of the Latin American Social Totem Pole: Being a Backpacking Latina
It is a little ironic that the last moments in Mexico we held on to so dearly were in the city that we had so much drama with the last time around - Playa del Carmen. But this time we did it differently. We shopped locally. We ate at family owned restaurants. We stayed at… Continue reading Last Moments in Mexico
We stepped off the sardine can ferry into Cozumel and immediately sighed with relief - until I looked around. We had never had the opportunity to spend any time here and I was a wee bit shocked. This tacky tourist town was exactly what we were trying to avoid. But we were here for one… Continue reading Drifting Away in Cozumel
The tree-lined highway wizzed past our window as we stared out. “I know where we are!” It is weird when you continue to return to the same part of the world over and over again. We were about to head into our third visit to Tulum, Mexico and it just felt right. We had so… Continue reading Tulum: Third Time Isn’t a Charm
We quickly exited our colectivo on the side of the highway. My life had passed before my eyes more than enough times for one ride. Mexican colectivo drivers are not known for their smooth driving but maniacal weaving between trucks, buses, and cars to get to stops filled with people before other colectivos do. This… Continue reading Deja Vu in Akumal, Mexico
Being back in Mexico has really gotten us thinking about where we would like to be within the next few years. Besides Berlin (which would be a temporary home), this is the only other place that we could realistically see ourselves. So we have been soaking it in as much as possible. We spend every… Continue reading Week In Review – 365 Days Project: 90-96
The weeks fly by so quickly when I see the progress on our 365 Days Project. I can't believe that we're already in the 80s. This past week was spent in Livingston, Guatemala, into San Ignacio, Belize, and into Chetumal and Tulum, Mexico. I can't remember the last time we have moved so quickly! I'm… Continue reading Week In Review – 365 Days Project: 83-89
At Playa Linda, just north of the town of Ixtapa, Mexico, in the forest beside the dock, hidden away in the tangle of trees is the unexpected gem of a crocodile sanctuary. The area of Ixtapa was once home to many crocodiles. Before the government established the tourist town of Ixtapa, these ancient reptiles roamed… Continue reading Guest Post: Photo Essay – Crocodile Sanctuary in Ixtapa, Mexico
We have finally left Mexico and to sum it up in a video just doesn't do our experiences justice. Regardless, I compiled all 11 weeks of footage into a video that I'm terribly in love with. This is probably my most favorite video to date and I hope that you will enjoy it as much… Continue reading Episode 7 – Momentos: Mexico
Nestled between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, this little jewel (whose name means “place of the turtles” in Mayan) is just a short colectivo ride from either city. Overpower a small child, take their snorkel gear, and head to Akumal, Mexico - one of the best day trips we’ve taken thus far. Once you’ve acquired… Continue reading Akumal, Mexico – Day Trip Awesomeness
If you have been reading this blog for a while, you know that I, Erica, am a huge wuss with a giant list of fears. Jaime from Breakaway Backpacker got annoyed at me a few times as I refused to dive into a lake in Flores, Guatemala (fear of drowning and I can't hold my… Continue reading Cenote Azul – The Start of My Love for Cenotes
There isn't really a better way to describe our initial experiences in Playa del Carmen other than saying we got off to a rocky start on the wrong foot after getting up on the wrong side of the bed. We wandered from the colectivo stop to the crowded hostel we were going to spend the… Continue reading Playa del Carmen vs. Over Yonderlust
No matter how boring or amazing a location is, your experience can always be affected one way or another by the company you keep. In the case of Tulum, Mexico, a beautiful landscape + awesome people = an unforgettable time. When visiting Tulum, you have a few options as to where you stay. First, there… Continue reading Tulum, Mexico – Not Just Another City for Ruins
While the outside of the cathedral can be quite deceiving, I was blown away by the light that entered this holy place. For .00000005 seconds I thought about how cool it would be to be a Catholic. The wall in Santo Domingo Cathedral is just stunning.
