When I stayed at Xinalani Retreat near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I went for the yoga and meditation and delicious food (and nature and wonderful people and so much more). I did not even consider whether… Read More »Xinalani Retreat Bar Menu
A short boat ride down the coast from Puerto Vallarta, Xinalani Retreat rests on the slopes of a leafy green hill overlooking a pristine sandy beach. For four nights this past Christmas, your Guide relaxed… Read More »Review: Christmas at Xinalani, Puerto Vallarta
This Guide first learned about Casa Antonieta when visiting Muss Café to explore the best coffee shops in Oaxaca. The hotel’s atrium, shared with the café, is a gorgeous place to enjoy delicious local coffee… Read More »Review: Casa Antonieta, Oaxaca
Taking a bus from Mexico City to Santiago de Querétaro is one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to travel between the two cities. This post will explore some tips and cover the experience… Read More »Primera Plus bus from Mexico City to Queretaro
The carajillo was having a moment in Oaxaca this past summer when your Guide visited. It was the signature cocktail served at Criollo when our street food tour dropped by. It was one of the… Read More »What is a carajillo?
On one of your mornings in Oaxaca, maybe before a hike to Ixtepeji, or out for a stroll after spending the night at the Quinta Real, walk down the street beside the Templo de Santo… Read More »Oaxaca en una Taza has chocolate croissants you’ll want to bury yourself in
It’s not necessary to take a plane from Oaxaca to Mexico City. You can hop on the ADO Platino luxury bus for a fraction of the cost of a flight, with much bigger seats, a… Read More »Bus from Oaxaca to Mexico City on ADO Platino
You don’t need to fly between Mexico City and Oaxaca. You can luxury bus it! Below are all the details on taking the ADO Gl bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca, including where to find… Read More »Bus from Mexico City to Oaxaca
While I was in Oaxaca recently, around the time of the Gueleguetza, I noticed all of these figures around town that I hadn’t seen before on previous visits. They looked like scarecrows in big hats… Read More »What are the scarecrows in big hats and rainbow rags around Oaxaca?
This Guide only reviews places I would recommend others stay at, but I will do reviews in a situation where there’s some information to share with other adventurers that may help be useful. That’s the… Read More »How is the gym at the Camino Real Zaashila in Huatulco?