by Julie | Dec 29, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
If you’re passionate about the history and culture of Mexico, then Valladolid makes an excellent base for exploring some of the BEST Maya ruins and cenotes in the country. You’ve got the ancient ruins of Ek’Balam and Chichin Itza, seven amazing cenotes that you can...
by Julie | Nov 30, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
Two of the best cenotes near Valladolid are Cenote Dzitnup and Cenote Oxman. But how do you get to them without spending tons of money on a tour? In this post, I’m going to tell you EXACTLY how to get to Cenote Dzitnup and then how to get to Cenote Oxman by bicycle....
by Julie | Nov 21, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
So, you’re in Palenque and you’ve heard about these amazing waterfalls that you can swim in called Roberto Barrios. But you’re not sure how to get to them without joining a tour. Perhaps you asked people at your hotel or hostel about how to get to Roberto Barrios and...
by Julie | Nov 11, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
Palenque is one of those underrated destinations in Mexico that people don’t realize has so much to offer travelers. I’ve put together a list of 7 epic things to do in Palenque plus a suggested itinerary that you can adjust to fit into any Mexico bucket...
by Julie | Oct 5, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
The UNESCO-listed city of Campeche is probably the most underrated destination in all of Mexico. A five-hundred-year-old city surrounded by walls built to keep out invading pirates, colonial buildings the color of Easter eggs, killer sunsets, ancient Maya ruins...
by Julie | Sep 6, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
One of the best reasons to visit Merida is all the wonderful day trips you can do to ancient ruins, cenotes, beaches, haciendas, and biospheres. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you the best day trips from Merida that you can take. I didn’t have a car when I...
by Julie | Aug 4, 2021 | Mexico, Travel
Are you looking for a beautiful place to visit with authentic Mexican culture? A place not overrun with tour buses or hipsters? Mérida is the perfect untouristy destination for those seeking food, history, architecture, and culture. It’s also a great base for...
by Julie | Mar 21, 2021 | Itinerary, Travel, Vietnam
Looking for the best things to do in Hanoi in 2 or 3 days? This jam-packed Hanoi itinerary guides you step-by-step to the city’s best historical and cultural sights. You’ll also find loads of practical information like what to eat, what to do at night, and how to get...
by Julie | Jan 25, 2021 | Itinerary, Japan, Travel
Shirakawa-go Itinerary: Enter a Japanese Fairy Tale Shirakawa-go makes the perfect day trip from Takayama or the perfect day trip from Kanazawa. It also makes a great stopover when traveling from Takayama to Kanazawa or from Kanazawa to Takayama. Here is my suggested ...