Our travel guides, travel tips, and articles for Mexico, written based on personal travel, research, and experience. We stayed in Mexico for a month recently, backpacking and slowly traveling from around the country. Our guides and articles are written for backpackers, flash packers, digital nomads, slow travelers, budget travelers, looking for travel across and around Mexico.

Mexico City Skyline as seen from above, at night.

18 Awesome Things to Do in Mexico City

Planning a vacation to Mexico City? Not sure what activities and experiences to fill your itinerary with? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Mexico City provides a rich history, a…

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The BEST Hostels in Mexico City 2023

Searching for the best hostels in Mexico City? Not sure where to begin? Not all Mexico City hostels are created equal, so we’re here to help. Mexico City hasn’t always…

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The Best Hostels in Playa del Carmen Mexico

The Best Hostels in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Looking for the best hostels in Playa del Carmen? While the number of Playa del Carmen hostels is quite high, a lot…

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Playa del Carmen on a Backpacking Budget

Playa Del Carmen on a Backpacking Budget While prices are rising all along the Yucatan Coast it is still possible to visit the gorgeous beach destination of Playa del Carmen…

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Things to Do in Playa del Carmen – Exploring Mexico

Say hello to Playa del Carmen, Cancun’s trendy European step-sister. No longer a secret, this once tiny fishing town has exploded in popularity in recent years. Playa is so trendy, in…

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San Cristobal de las Casas on a Backpacking Budget

Backpacking San Cristobal de las Casas San Cristobal de las Casas is a  colonial city located in the gorgeous Mexican state of Chiapas. Snuggled in a stunning highland valley San…

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Cozumel, Mexico on a Backpacking Budget – Backpacking Mexico

Can Cozumel be visited on a backpacking or shoe string budget? Cozumel is more than just a luxury destination for cruise ships and scuba divers. The island has a reputation…

The Exclusions of All-Inclusive Resorts

“Why are all-inclusive resorts bad?” people tend to ask me when I speak out against them. It’s a good question, and I’m glad it is being asked. Let’s look at…

San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico

There are moments in life that I feel like my mind is open and I understand with absolute clarity that I am connected to the universe and everything in it….