Top 10 Foods You Have To Try In Mexico (and Drinks!)

Tacos. 1 word. 5 letters. Publish. To be serious for a moment, Mexico is home to an incredibly expansive gastronomy. It’s so well regarded that (along with the French meal), in 2010, became the first UNESCO-protected cuisine. Current menu offerings include long-lasting traditional foods that are a blend of pre-Hispanic ingredients like peppers and maizeContinue reading “Top 10 Foods You Have To Try In Mexico (and Drinks!)”

Top 5 Popular Mexican Foods You Won’t Actually Find In Mexico (and 5 you will)

Before you head off to Mexico expecting to live off of your usual order at the local Tex-Mex restaurant, know that Mexican cuisine is a bit different than what you may be expecting. After spending several months in the country, I’ve put together a quick list of the top 5 popular foods you won’t actuallyContinue reading “Top 5 Popular Mexican Foods You Won’t Actually Find In Mexico (and 5 you will)”

Looking For A New Book In Mexico City

Three hours north of Mexico City (CDMX) is the city of Santiago de Querétaro. Here is where we spent the first couple weeks of 2023. I finished my first book of the year – Night Train to Lisbon by Pascal Mercier, one of my new favorites of all-time – and was left in need ofContinue reading “Looking For A New Book In Mexico City”

What I Love About Guanajuato

As I sit at my current Airbnb’s bistro table with a pillow under my butt to provide some semblance of a comfortable working space, I’m figuring out last minute logistics to get from my current city of Santiago de Querétaro to Ciudad de México. The bus will leave the next day and I’m excited toContinue reading “What I Love About Guanajuato”

Hiking El Cerro De La Bufa, Guanajuato | 2023 Guide

Are you an avid hiker looking for the best view in the city or someone who wants a half-day activity in Guanajuato? Cerro de la Bufa is the trek for you. Located just outside of the city, this hike offers incredible views of the city and surrounding mountainscape. A must for anyone here for moreContinue reading “Hiking El Cerro De La Bufa, Guanajuato | 2023 Guide”

Top 10 Things To Do In Oaxaca

Oaxaca de Juárez, otherwise known as Oaxaca City, or simply Oaxaca is a city that’s around 33 square miles and home to nearly three-quarters of a million people. There’s no shortage of things to see or do, but if you’re pinched for time or want a great starting point to your visit, I can highlyContinue reading “Top 10 Things To Do In Oaxaca”

How To Get Insulin To Mexico

My 2,500 mile journey to Oaxaca while keeping insulin cool. As I’ve mentioned in a few posts, insulin must be kept at standard fridge temperatures (36-46°F or 2-8°C) prior to use. Any colder and it could get freezer burnt, any warmer and it will start to degrade. Once it has been brought to room temperature,Continue reading “How To Get Insulin To Mexico”