Day Trips from Oaxaca City
Four day trip routes from Oaxaca City — Monte Albán, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and more — with insider food recommendations and practical tips from someone who has been making these drives for years.
What to see and do in Merida, Yucatan
The first time I was in Merida was during Christmas 2001 and New Year’s 2002. I was a college student doing a two week Spanish intensive. I chose Merida because of it’s proximity to the ruins of Chichen-Itza and Uxmal. My memories of the city itself include a hot and dusty downtown and the municipal…
A day in Colonia Juarez
A neighborhood guide to Colonia Juárez in 2025 — the best restaurants, shops, independent theaters, and wellness spots in Mexico City’s most transformed neighborhood.
A guide to Mexico City neighborhoods
An updated guide to Mexico City’s neighborhoods in 2025 — Roma Norte, Condesa, the transformed Colonia Juárez, Polanco, Narvarte, Coyoacán, the Centro Histórico, and more.
Cancun Beyond the All-Inclusive
I’ve spent my fair share of time in Cancun and the Riviera Maya; my husband and I seem to wind up visiting at least once a year, either for a wedding or for some kind of group trip with family or friends. The region in general, and Cancun in particular, are known for the ubiquitous…
Where to walk and eat with your dog in Mexico City
An updated guide to dog-friendly walks and restaurants in Mexico City — the Condesa, Roma Norte, Colonia Juárez, Coyoacán, and Polanco, where patio seating now means dogs welcome.
Ruins, Rugs and a Giant Tree in Oaxaca
A personal account of the classic eastern valley route from Oaxaca City: the Árbol del Tule, the Zapotec ruins at Mitla, and the textile workshops of Teotitlán del Valle.
A weekend away in Queretaro
My husband and I travelled to Queretaro recently for a friend’s wedding, and took advantage of a three day weekend to spend some time sightseeing. Queretaro is about a two and a half hour drive from Mexico City – close enough for an easy weekend trip or even a day trip if you’re feeling ambitious….
Semana Santa in Oaxaca
Mario and I travelled to Oaxaca with my mother-in-law over Easter weekend. It’s usually a five-ish hour drive from Mexico City, or an hour flight, but last weekend it took much longer. Mario’s family is from Oaxaca, so we go there often – or at least when we manage to find time to escape the…
