*This post was last updated July 2023* I am die-hard Mexico City, as you, my dear readers, know all too well. For me, no other city in the world compares. That said, I am game to explore some other,...
Which Mexico City Market?
Markets are always on peoples’ minds when they come to Mexico City. After all, this one of the many things that makes the city to vibrant and delicious. But what are the markets like — mellow, chaotic, upscale, downhome?...
The Ultimate Guide to Colonia San Rafael
The Colonia San Rafael is often overlooked and always underappreciated by tourists (and natives) in Mexico City. Still residential and quirky but with an artsy edge growing ever stronger, San Rafael is home a streetside sewing circle, an experimental...
Monterrey is back, It just needs You
There are many ways people think about Monterrey, Nuevo Leon – Mexico’s industrial giant, a haven for the moneyed and the narcos, a Tex-Mex collision of barbecue and soccer. But when I took a break from Mexico City this...
Mexico City’s Xochimilco and las Chinampas
Xochimilco To travel to Mexico City and not experience Xochimilco would be a shame and a travesty. Venice’s rowdy cousin, the canals of Xochimilco are filled each day with brightly-colored flat-bottom boats, women in canoes selling cold beer...
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...
Mexico City Day Trips: Teuhtli Volcano & San Pedro Actopan
Just beyond the gate a woman stands in a fake-fur lined leather jacket. She shivers slightly in the cool morning air. Our guide Erick gets out to talk to her, hoping to the find the watchman he is looking...
“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...