Forget off the beaten path for a minute. If you are looking for a fun weekend afternoon, living la vida loca with a bunch of happy Chilangos (Mexico City natives), then head to Xochimilco. Xochimilco (pronounced so-shee-MEEL-co) is a Nahuatl word meaning some version of “the land of flowers”. Indeed it is a surprisingly fertile…
Mexico City has become a foodie paradise, and it’s no wonder. There’s truly something for everyone, from tacos de canasta to Michelin-star street tacos to fine dining restaurants in the Top 50 in the world. But long before Mexico City found itself on the gourmet radar, iconic eateries have been showing up day after day…
A ride on a trajinera through the floating gardens of Xochimilco is on everyone’s “Top Ten Things to do in Mexico City” List. But what they don’t tell you is how far Xochimilco is from downtown and how much the experience costs , especially for the solo traveler. So, you must be wondering…how much does…
So you finally booked your Alaska cruise. First stop! Ketchikan. It’s time to start figuring out how to maximize your brief time in port! Will you book an excursion? Will you figure it out on your own? There are so many options, and it’s really overwhelming to figure it all out in advance. Rest assured…
Everything you need to know to fit a beautiful hike on the Rainbird trail into your Ketchikan (Alaska) itinerary!
Years ago, I was spending a few peaceful days wandering the enchanting slopes of Easter Island with a friend. We had all the sites pretty much to ourselves as we basked in the mystery of the moai. Until the day the cruise ship came in. Quelle horreur! All of a sudden, there were hordes of…
When we were planning our trip to Alaska, there wasn’t a lot of information to definitively guide us one way or another on this issue: should we choose Goldstar Service or Adventure Class on the Alaska Railroad? Is it worth the (significant) extra money for Goldstar Service? In a word, yes. If you can afford…
Mexicans love their pork and pork parts every which way. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And snacks. If you are into that, it’s honestly quite delicious! However, if you are traveling to Mexico and you don’t eat pork, it is going to be a challenge to make sure you are avoiding pork and pork products when…
Experience wild and raw fireworks at the Feria Internacional de la Pirotecnia Tultepec, just outside Mexico City!
Looking for off the beaten path things to do in Mexico City? Look no further! Here are 7 fun things to do that aren’t on the usual tourist itinerary.