by Betty Nguyen Only two-hours southeast of Mexico City is the colonial city of Puebla, mostly recognized for its colorful history – the city’s historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – plenty of gorgeous churches, the best mole poblano, and Talavera,…
Travel Guide: Tulum, Mexico
written by Betty Nguyen Tulum has been one of our favorite beach destinations in Mexico — that’s why we offer it as a destination. It’s the perfect place to get away from touristy Cancun and enjoy cocktails, cenotes, and ruins. If…
Our Hands-Down Favorite Bars in Tulum
written by Betty Nguyen I love a good craft cocktail, especially when it includes mezcal, tequila, and/or fresh fruits. After our last visit in Tulum, these are my favorite spots. 1. Batey’s If you’re staying in central Tulum, this is…
Why You Need to Visit Tijuana, Mexico Now
written by Betty Nguyen Ask any native Californian about Tijuana decades ago (aka “”TJ”) and they would mention crime, prostitution, and drugs. Painted zebras brought back notions of the mythical “donkey shows” and a “what happens there stays there” attitude. But the Great Recession…
Travel Guide: Mexico City, Colonia Roma
written by Betty Nguyen After several Mexico City visits, we discovered our favorite neighborhood: Colonia Roma. It was originally a wealthy ‘burbs just west of the city center where the Spanish erected beautiful colonial homes. After the 1985 earthquake, the broken…
Travel Guide: 48 Hours in Valle de Guadalupe
by Betty Nguyen Venture further south of Tijuana and hit the newest and hottest emerging wine region in the world: Baja’s Valle de Guadalupe. An hour and a half south of the border, the Valle features a couple of the most…
Travel Guide: Todos Santos
by Betty Nguyen One of Mexico’s “pueblos mágicos,” or “magical towns,” Todos Santos, a bohemian getaway about 48 miles up the Pacific Coast from Cabo San Lucas, offers a nice escape from the latter’s crazy party scene. We were on our way to Magdelena…
Where Should I Stay in Tulum: Beach or City Center?
by Betty Nguyen I get this question A LOT from my customers. When visiting Tulum, you might notice that the beach and the city center are quite far away from each other. The question is – is it better to stay right at the beach or in town? I’ve experienced…
Quick Guide to Eating in Mérida
written by Betty Nguyen After my second visit to Merida, I still haven’t eaten my way through yet. There are so many wonderful taquerias, food markets, and restaurants, I can only name my top five for the moment. 5. Chilakiller’s…
Know Before You Go: Renting a Car in Mexico
If you can avoid renting a car in Mexico, then do it. I personally prefer using a combo of private and public transportation. Popular car rental brands such as Avis, Budget and Hertz doesn’t mean they won’t rip you off in…
72 Hours in Merida, Mexico
Written by Betty Nguyen We decided to take advantage of the off-season airfare prices to Mexico in July and booked Merida, Mexico spontaneously. I saw several enticing pictures of old colonial structures and 1950s buildings on Pinterest and was completely…