Category Archives: Mexico

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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My top ten Mexican friends.

Posted on 22/02/2018 by Richard Griffith

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.

Posted on 20/02/2018 by Richard Griffith

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 →

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Pátzcuaro, Mexico.

Posted on 18/02/2018 by Richard Griffith

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 →

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