Author Archives: Richard Griffith

About Richard Griffith

My first independent travel experience was a trip to Israel, in 1997, it was here that I caught the 'travel' bug! In 2001 I took an 8-month sabbatical and traveled around South East Asia. Since then I have managed to visit most of Eastern Europe along with India, Bangladesh, and a few other destinations in between. I love travel and I love meeting new people.

Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo.

Posted on 18/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

South of La Paz, Baja California finally runs out of land where the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez come together in spectacular fashion. The ocean and sea meet at the sister towns of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, … Continue reading →

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La Paz to Todos Santos (BCS).

Posted on 12/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

Another pleasant and easy bus ride swept me from La Paz to Todos Santos – early morning, New Year’s Day – 2019. Todos Santos is a very appealing town; a quirky mix of locals, fishers, surfers and New Age spiritualists. … Continue reading →

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Loreto to La Paz (Bajá California Sur) Mexico.

Posted on 11/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

After such a disappointing Christmas Day I made sure that I would be based somewhere a little more civilised for New Year. I thought La Paz would be the obvious choice, problem was – so did everyone else. The place … Continue reading →

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Loreto – Baja California Sur.

Posted on 09/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

Every now and then you drop on a location that really resonates with you, Loreto was one such place for me; it was a delightful place to visit and so beautiful. For a touristy location it was even quite peaceful. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day – San Ignacio to Santa Rosalia.

Posted on 03/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

“Southbound travelers will welcome their first sight of the Sea of Cortez after crossing the Desierto de Vizcaíno. Though the town was badly damaged by Hurricane Jimena in 2009, and by the subsequent Hurricane Odile in 2014 , it has … Continue reading →

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Guerrero Negro to San Ignacio.

Posted on 01/01/2019 by Richard Griffith

San Ignacio, with a population of only 750, proved to be one of my favourite places to visit in this region – thus far. It took 3-hours to get there from Guerrero Negro, on a very comfortable bus operated by … Continue reading →

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Ensenada to Guerrero Negro – whale watching.

Posted on 29/12/2018 by Richard Griffith

“After the crowds and clamor of the touristy border towns, unassuming Guerrero Negro – a town that sprang up to service the lone salt factory – is a welcome relief. Though the main tourist draw is the proximity to the … Continue reading →

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Baja California- Mexicali to Ensenada.

Posted on 28/12/2018 by Richard Griffith

Although my time in Mexicali was a relatively short one I managed to find a nice hotel with an excellent restaurant and, for the first time ever, I used Uber to get me there. The transaction was smooth and professional, … Continue reading →

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Trains, planes, and auto busses.

Posted on 23/12/2018 by Richard Griffith

Sunday 16/12/2018. My iPhone alarm was set for 4am, I knew this would be an unnecessary thing to do but I did it anyway. Had I packed everything? Would I sleep through the alarm? Would the train leave on time? … Continue reading →

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La Ciudad de México – day one of two.

Posted on 25/02/2018 by Richard Griffith

Much-maligned Mexico City is cleaning up its act these days. Revamped public spaces are springing back to life, the culinary scene is exploding and a cultural renaissance is flourishing. On top of all that, by largely managing to distance itself … Continue reading →

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