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...
Tours: Street Art Chilango
You know a place is getting hip, when suddenly a tour of the most rebellious urban art form — street mural and graffiti — is offered up to tourists at 25 bucks a pop. But there is something to appreciate...
My neighbors: Ángel & La Chata
“Is that a pig?” That is the question that Ángel hears the most often when he takes his 2 1/2-year-old, black as night Vietnamese pot-belly pig “La Chata” out for a walk in La Roma. He also gets “Is that a manatee?” (No, señora,...
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...
“Mexico City Streets: La Roma” on sale now!!!
My guidebook to the Roma is finally out! A labor of love from me to my readers, I hope you will be enticed to buy it! Download a sneak peek here. This book is created for travelers and residents...
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...
Local Beer On Tap: Mexico City
Every time I’m asked for a topic-specific list of suggestions for visitors coming into town I get inspired to write up a post. I figure if someone is asking, someone else is thinking about it. So when I was...
My neighbors – Sr. Ruiz
When Sr. Ruiz married his wife in 1948 she was only 16. They couldn’t find anyone to perform the service because of her age. People said it wouldn’t last, that they weren’t ready, that they were too young. They...
Monday in Mexico City
I’ve updated my original list for Mexico City on Monday to include some more great places that I found open. Enjoy your Mondays everybody! Most museums are closed on Mondays so as a tourist it’s a good time to...
Sunday in Mexico City
I’ve been challenged by a friend to write a series of guides to the different days of the week in Mexico City. While I freely admit that my insights are limited to a few areas of the city, I...