Mexico City’s Polanco neighborhood has a bit of a reputation. As one of the city’s most upscale neighborhoods, it is known for its embassies, 5-star hotels and horrendous weekday traffic… also snooty fashionistas and trust fund kids. While that stereotype...
Mexico City Restaurant Suggestions
When exploring a new city, one of the most delightful experiences is discovering the best restaurants and hidden culinary gems that reflect the local flavors and culture. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, navigating the gastronomic...
Mercado Hidalgo – Colonia Doctores
So the Mercado Hidalgo is only about a 25-minute walk from my house and I’d never been there until my friend Alecs Montes, started taking me on these delicious mini-outings to sample gorditas de chicharron prensado or his favorite carnitas. As...
Green Mexico City
There are a hundred signs that Mexico City is growing green. Not just green, but local, sustainable, artisan. It’s a slow process, but if you look close you will find more and more visions of a greener, more eco-friendly...
Sundays in La Lagunilla Market
I still remember the first time I went to the La Lagunilla Sunday market. A blue-eyed, blonde-haired Australian friend and I — in other words the two whitest girls in the world — asked at the front desk of...
Mexico City Required Reading
A city on the verge of greatness, a monstrosity on the verge of collapse. A vibrant playground of sights and smells, a chaotic urban mess. Each of these descriptions of Mexico City holds some truth. It’s a place both...
Mexico City on a Budget
Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing the quality of your experience. It can often lead to more authentic and meaningful travel. If you’re looking to explore new destinations without breaking the bank, then look no further than Mexico...
Hipster Food Courts taking over Mexico City
Mexico City has a strong market culture leading all the way back to the Aztecs and the massive outdoor markets of Tenochtitlan and Tlatelolco. Neighborhood markets have long served as more than simply one-stop shopping but as places where...
Craft beer in Mexico City
The demand for excellent craft beer in the city is constantly on the rise. It feels like virtually everyday a new brewhouse opens its door, beckoning you through the with hoppy IPAs, creamy stouts and honey-tinged browns. Some surprisingly...
More Vegan Food in Mexico City
For those of you that read my previous post on Eating Vegan in Mexico City, my brain is now trained to look for vegan food, whether I am eating it or not. I have found quite a few more...