I arrived in Valladolid exhausted from the two nights I’d spent in Holbox where the hostel parties kept me awake half the night. The room I’d reserved in Valladolid was part of the same hostel chain that I’d stayed in…
Visiting Chichen Itza and My Favorite Cenote
If you’ve ever seen an inland photo of the Yucatan Peninsula, it was probably of Chichen Itza. These Mayan ruins are considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World and are one of the most-visited sites in North…
My Top Recommended Travel Items for Summer
When I first started packing for extended travel, I was an extreme over-packer. When I’d pack for a week-long trip, the contents of my giant suitcase would suggest I was traveling across multiple climates for a month. When I’d fly…
Why I Did NOT Love Isla Holbox, Mexico
I first became aware of Isla Holbox because I follow their quasi-famous animal rescue on Instagram, and that seemed like enough indication that I would love the island. Refugio Animal Holbox is a no-kill rescue that saves dogs, other pets,…
What Merida Taught Me About Slow(er) Travel (and Why I’m Bad at It)
I wasn’t immediately infatuated with Merida. I liked it on first sight, but I wasn’t gripped by it in an inescapable way. But with each day, my affection for the city grew and grew until it was almost time to…
Food Budgeting and Where to Eat in Merida, Mexico
One of the absolute best parts of traveling for me is eating. When I budget for trips, I always budget by category, and the food category is where I most frequently exceed my budget. I am simply helpless in…
