Ah, Tulum! I'm so excited to be visiting *yet again* in a few weeks. Packing for Tulum is sort of a breeze. I always pack everything in a small carry-on suitcase and I'm good to go! If you're wondering what to pack for Tulum, here's a packing list with the essentials as well as a few useful things that will make your trip easier. Clothes + accessories Pack light, breathab[...]
How do you even begin to plan a trip to an island that is saturated by beauty, natural wonders, and picture-perfect white-sand beaches? Holbox Island used to be one of the biggest hidden gems in Mexico and the Yucatan Peninsula, but it has gained a lot of popularity because, well... it's a truly amazing destination! With so many things to do in Holbox, planning the per[...]
It's impossible to describe Havana using only a few words. Beyond its gritty facade, you'll stumble across a wonderland of sounds and a riot of colors that will make you feel as though you've traveled back in time. Earlier this year while traveling through the Mexican Caribbean, I decided to take the plunge and book a flight to the Cuban capital. Visiting Havana is som[...]
August has been filled with some pretty kick-ass activities all over the ever-alluring Yucatan Peninsula, and one of my favorites by far has been getting to visit many of the best cenotes in Valladolid, a stunning colonial town lined by quaint and colorful buildings that sits just a short bus ride away from Tulum. The Best Cenotes in Valladolid What are cenotes?[...]
Peru is a really diverse country. One day, you might be lounging at the beach, the next trekking a snow-capped mountain, and the third day you could very well be delving into the thick Amazon rainforest or sandboarding the dunes of an endless desert. Check out my two-week Peru itinerary to get an idea of what I mean (and feel free to steal any ideas if you haven’t finish[...]
Want to visit Machu Picchu on the cheap? Here's a step-by-step guide on how to get to Machu Picchu on a budget from Cusco using public transportation.
A foodies guide to the best restaurants to eat in San Miguel de Allende, a colonial dreamland in Mexico
Backpacking two weeks through Peru was one of my first adventures abroad ever. When I first traveled to Peru, I still had a *normal* life - I didn't have the freedom I have now to earn money while traveling back then, and so, the time I had to explore Peru was pretty limited. I’m not usually one to plan too much, but on this occasion, I knew I only had two weeks to make[...]
I've officially found one of the dreamiest Mexican Beaches and I never expected it would be on the coast of Huatulco, Oaxaca (I would have sworn the best beaches were in the Yucatan Peninsula!). My little slice of paradise is called Cacaluta Beach and if you're into secluded paradises away from the crowds, you're going to fall hard for it, too! It looks like this:[...]
If it weren't for the fact that my father decided to make this neighborhood his home a couple of years back when he moved to Oaxaca for work, I doubt I would have ever had the opportunity to discover Jalatlaco. This quaint little barrio is truly one of the hidden gems in Mexico. It sits a ten-minute walking distance from Oaxaca's city center. And yet, it struggles to[...]
Sandboarding the tallest dune in the world to exploring graves filled with mummies, here are four things to do in Nazca after flying over the lines.