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Ensenada to Guerrero Negro – whale watching.
“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
Baja California- Mexicali to Ensenada.
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
Trains, planes, and auto busses.
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
La Ciudad de México – day one of two.
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
My top ten Mexican friends.
Travelling in Mexico can be amazing but sometimes a little challenging, here are a few friends that can help make the journey just that little bit easier. 1. The people. Travels in Mexico quickly reveal that Mexicans are a vastly … Continue reading
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Morelia – Mexico.
The state capital of Michoacán and its most dynamic and beautiful city, Morelia is an increasingly popular destination, and rightly so: the colonial heart of the city is so well preserved that it was declared a Unesco World Heritage site … Continue reading
Pátzcuaro, Mexico.
Terracotta-tiled roofs, warped red-and-white adobe walls and narrow cobblestone streets give the town of Pátzcuaro the air of a large village. Unlike the Spanish-founded cities of Morelia and Guadalajara, Pátzcuaro took root in the 1320s as part of the Tarascan … Continue reading
One Tequila, two Tequila, three Tequila……… floor!
Surrounded by a sea of blue agave, sun-baked Tequila is a surprisingly attractive factory town that’s firmly on the tour-bus circuit these days. The eponymous drink – the object of everyone’s longing – is best observed in one of three … Continue reading
Guadalajara, Mexico.
POP 1.5 MILLION Mexico’s second largest metropolis is actually a confederation of three cities – Zapopan, Tlaquepaque and Guadalajara proper – each with its own airs and idiosyncrasies. Together they form a culturally compelling whole, a blended cocktail not unlike … Continue reading
Guanajuato, Mexico.
The extraordinary Unesco World Heritage city of Guanajuato was founded in 1559 due to the region’s rich silver and gold deposits. Opulent colonial buildings, stunning tree filled plazas and brightly colored houses are crammed onto the steep slopes of a … Continue reading
