Parade Image source. For millions of people around the world, this time of year means one thing and one thing only – Halloween. But for the Mexican population, this time of year plays host to a different celebration – Dia de Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. What is Day of the Dead Exactly? Day of the Dead happens across two days – November 1st and 2nd – a little … [Read more...] about The Beginner’s Guide to Day of the Dead
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Champagne At Sunrise Over Lake Tequesquitengo
There are a few good reasons to wake before sunrise. Floating in a helium-powered hot air balloon as the orange-tinted Mexican sun rises over Lake Tequesquitengo is one. The floating sensation is unlike any other aerial adventure experience because safely navigating the skies means avoiding the wind. I felt virtually no wind, hardly even a breeze. Instead of an adrenaline … [Read more...] about Champagne At Sunrise Over Lake Tequesquitengo
Tips for Scuba Diving in Cenotes
If you're vacationing in Cancun or other parts of Mexico along the Riviera Maya on the country's east coast, you're bound to see tours and advertisements for visiting cenotes. Most cenote visits consist of snorkeling or swimming in a cenote. Since cenotes are deep sinkhole caverns in the earth typically filled with teal hued water and framed by rocks and swinging vines, … [Read more...] about Tips for Scuba Diving in Cenotes
Final Thoughts: Mexico
[I] underestimated Mexico. I scheduled a five-week trip with few expectations, but quickly discovered it wasn't nearly enough time. My itinerary took me from Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast, through the capital of Mexico City, to Cancun and the famed Riviera Maya. Here's a look back at the stories and photos from my biggest adventure of 2013, broken up by … [Read more...] about Final Thoughts: Mexico
Tulum, Mexico: 24 Hours of Beautiful Beach Views
As much as I was enjoying the comforts of Playa del Carmen, I couldn't resist taking an overnight trip to Tulum, an hour south by bus. In the days leading up to my departure, I fantasized about escaping the business of Playa del Carmen for a quiet night in a seaside bungalow. As I began researching potential places to stay online, I quickly found bungalows in Tulum are … [Read more...] about Tulum, Mexico: 24 Hours of Beautiful Beach Views
