While Merida is full of gorgeous and affordable Airbnbs, you have to book them quite far in advance to get the best options. Since my trip dates kept changing until right before I left, most of the best-but-still-cheap Airbnbs were…
The 2024 Eclipse and Why You Should Travel to See a Total Eclipse
In 2017, I was struggling so much that I don’t recall paying a lot of attention to the North American eclipse until it happened. At the time, I was unemployed, living at my parents’ house, and juggling a half dozen…
Why You Should Visit Campeche Before the Rest of the World Finds Out About It
While staying in Merida, I knew I wanted to visit the city of Campeche. Though it’s only a couple of hours by car from Merida, it’s in a different state. (The city’s official name is San Francisco de Campeche, and…
Why Taking A Spanish Class in Mexico for Just One Week Was Worth It
My number one goal while I was in Mexico was to take a Spanish language class. I’ve wanted to learn Spanish ever since I was in 2nd grade when a college student volunteered at our school for a couple days…
Meteors, Raccoons, Coatis, and Why You Should Take a Day Trip from Merida, Mexico, to Progreso Beach and El Corchito
On my first weekend in Merida, Mexico, I asked the receptionist at Casa Garza Hostel for suggestions on where I could go on a half-day trip. He suggested a place I hadn’t heard of or read about on any must-do…
The Time I Hired a Stranger to Take Photos of Me in Mexico
While in Merida, I decided to do something wildly out of character—I hired a stranger to take photos of me. I’ve never felt comfortable in front of a camera. I’m far more comfortable behind the camera, and more often than…