Last year, with some points to burn and a desperate need to get out of town, I booked an easy flight from Atlanta to Cancun. From there, I hopped on a one-way trip with Happy Shuttle (not sponsored!), which would take me to the ferry terminal to reach my destination: Isla Mujeres. Unlike Holbox, … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Isla Mujeres, Mexico
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A Spooky Season Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico
This time last year, and yes it's taken all year to get a post out, I took my first trip to Oaxaca, Mexico. I'd heard great things about the city, especially from foodies, but until then had never made it. When I got invited by Montelobos, a mezcal company, on the heels of Dia de los Muertos, it was … [Read more...] about A Spooky Season Trip to Oaxaca, Mexico
How to Spend a Weekend in Holbox
Last year, I took a short trip to Isla Holbox, an island north of Cancun, Mexico known for its laid-back vibes and natural beauty. It is part of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo and is situated in the Yum Balam Nature Reserve. Before going, I had no idea what to expect and I was still recovering … [Read more...] about How to Spend a Weekend in Holbox
My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
You might say I'm a foodie, excited about trying new dishes both at home and abroad. Food is what makes so much of the experience and recreating the recipes from my travels is a way to relive the fun. But I also love a good cocktail, as I worked for a few years as a bartender. Today I'm recreating … [Read more...] about My Favorite Cocktails from My Travels
What’s It Like to Visit Juarez?
Home to 1.8 million residents, Juarez, Mexico is a short walk across the border from El Paso, Texas. But it wasn't always like this. The city on the Rio Grande was a popular getaway for Americans before the Mexican Revolution. They came to gamble in the casinos, drink during Prohibition, and party … [Read more...] about What’s It Like to Visit Juarez?