44 Things to Know About Living in Mexico as an Expat

There are so many articles out there about living in Mexico as an expat and some kind of scare people into not wanting to go or focus just on the cost of living being low - there so much more to know about living in Mexico. In this post, I'm going to share some things

Favorite Cenotes Near Merida: Santa Barbara Cenotes

There are thousands of cenotes in the Yucatan. Cenotes were actually made when the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs hit earth! You can read about the giant crater the cenote created, the Chicxulub crater, at that link. Living in Merida, there are so many cenotes near Merida to choose from. While it's fun to tour

Hacienda Sac Chich, Near Merida, Yucatan

My parents recently came to visit and I really wanted to show them a Hacienda. I had been to some for lunch outside of Merida and had stayed in a couple of smaller ones in town, but I was looking for a really epic one since they were on vacation. Hacienda Sac Chic has won tons

Where to Stay in Mexico City: Trendy Areas Near Top Attractions

There are so many apartments for rent in Mexico City that are boho-chic or modern or have an old fashioned feel. The options are limitless for where to stay in Mexico City. It can feel overwhelming at first when you start to look. You have to really think about the area you want to stay

What to Wear in Mexico City | Answers to All Your Questions + Cute Outfits

There is so much to do in Mexico City and while you are researching and getting excited about all the good food, museums, markets, and day trips, you might also be starting to wonder what to wear in Mexico City. Don't worry I'll help you with packing for Mexico City; writing packing tips are my favorite posts

20 Essential Mexico City Travel Tips For First-Time Visitors

I love Mexico City! It's a place that I will keep going back to - it's a huge city and you'll never see everything you want on just one trip. Visiting Mexico City takes some planning. While with smaller cities, I tend to wing it, with Mexico City I did do research ahead of time

3 Days in Mexico City: No FOMO with this Mexico City Itinerary!

There are some places that you leave knowing that you'll be back, and Mexico City is one of them. It's well-connected, cosmopolitan, and has so much to offer. While I recommend spending a week here, I know many people come for a long weekend, so I'm putting together a shortened Mexico City itinerary - what to

Do I Need Travel Insurance For Mexico? Costs & Options

If like me you are so excited to be planning trips around Mexico, you might be asking "Do I need travel insurance for Mexico?" and the answer is yes. I've been living here for about 9 months in Merida, a city in the Yucatan and have loved exploring new places around the country. After five