Alright, Guanajuato – you win. You had some fierce competition – cosmopolitan Mexico City, trendy Tulum, historic Guadalajara, artsy San Miguel de Allende, rural Tepoztlan – but, you did it. You’re my favorite city in Mexico.
Jewels of San Miguel: Staying in a Charming Hillside Casita
No matter where in the world I’m traveling to, finding accommodation that’s special, unique, and has “character” is always a top priority. I would gladly trade valet service and a free breakfast buffet for a place that offers unusual architecture,…
Enchanted by San Miguel de Allende, Mexico’s Prettiest City
San Miguel de Allende is a historic city in Mexico’s colonial heartland, and a destination I’d had my eye on for a loooong time before finally making my way there in June. The first photo I saw of the city’s…
Day Trip to Tequila: A Tasting Among Mexico’s Blue Agave Fields
A colorful “Pueblo Mágico” with cobblestone streets and rainbow-hued buildings; endless fields of blue agave rolling across the vast landscape; the smell of bad decisions and sober regrets in the air…welcome to Tequila! Lame jokes aside, the teeny-tiny town of…
One Day in Guadalajara: Discovering the Heart & Soul of Jalisco
Ah, Jalisco – the birthplace of mariachi music, tequila, sombreros, rodeos, and The Mexican Hat Dance (…you know the song!) Considering just how many Mexican cultural icons have originated from this state, it’s no wonder that the saying “Jalisco is…
7 Reasons to Visit Mexico’s Colonial Heartland
I’ve waxed poetic about my deep love for Mexico numerous times in the past, from cosmopolitan Mexico City and scenic, rural Tepoztlan to the bohemian beach town of Tulum. Recently, I had the pleasure of exploring an all-new area of…
Temples and Tea in Hangzhou: Uncovering China’s Ancient Culture
After spending a whopping 11 days in Shanghai getting to know the city’s every nook and cranny (just kidding, even a year wouldn’t be enough for that) Derek and I hopped aboard a train bound for Hangzhou – or, as…
Falling for the French Concession: Shanghai’s Trendiest Neighborhood
Leafy boulevards, enchanting streets, quaint cafes, colorful doorways, and stylish boutiques that have cultivated only the trendiest of pieces. Yep – when it comes to charm, Shanghai’s French Concession neighborhood truly has it all. In theory, I could be describing…
The Foodie’s Guide to Tulum, Mexico
Beachy, bohemian, and vibrant, Tulum has no shortage of excellent dining and drinking options to choose from. One of my best girl friends and I spent a full week exploring this trendy town along the Caribbean coast, and even in…
Tulum Travel Guide: What to Know Before You Go
Mayan ruins perched above the Caribbean Sea; crystal clear cenotes beckoning for you to dive on in; airy beach bars with thatched roofs and wooden swings; roadside stands serving up matcha and smoothie bowls; gorgeous eco-friendly resorts by the sea;…
