Envelope yourself in Paris Culture
If New York is the “City that Never Sleeps” then Paris is the city you need a good sleep each night in so that you can make the most of each day you have there, whether it be a few days, a month or a...
View ArticleMachu Picchu 100 Year Anniversary
A vivid portrayal of a complex history, “Cradle of Gold” sweeps me back to 1911 when Hiram Bingham discovered Machu Picchu, what a story, what an adventure it was. In a fascinating region known for awe...
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The Sophistication of Madrid
Not many places in the world will you observe the equilibrium of old and new carried off with as much sophistication as in Madrid. While it may lack the glitz of Barcelona, the characteristic...
View ArticleGuanajuato Mummies Museum
We just had to visit the world-famous Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato (Guanajuato Mummies Museum). We’ve always liked to explore life and death..eerie as it may seem to some. Here at the Musee de...
View ArticleGuadalajara: Mexico First Impressions – Love!
Hit the Love button – this place is outstanding…we’re living in the mellow suburb of Tlaquepaque (pronounced Cluka Paaki) within the city of Guadalajara – (pronounced Guah-dah-lah-hah-rah) go on try...
View Article6 Stunning Sacred Places of Guanajuato
I’ve often make the comment not another ‘ABC’ ! Affectionately known as (another bloody cathedral)… we can’t seem help ourselves going into every one …is that the fear of missing out on something? In...
View ArticleMexico City – Don’t Go There…
It’s too dangerous… You’ll get robbed… You’ll get kidnapped… You’ll die… Someone told us it’s ugly, dirty and we would hate it. It appears a few of these perceptions might be a little outdated! Lucky...
View ArticlePerfection in Puebla
At the foot of the legendary Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes is the majestic, peaceful city of Puebla. One of the things that drew us to Puebla was to see the active volcano of Popocatépetl –...
View ArticleSan Miguel de Allende – Spires and Spice
Think Paprika… Think Curry… Think Cayenne… Think Chilli… Think Tumeric… San Miguel de Allende is almost as colourful as my spice A quick bus trip 60 miles through the hilly Mexican highlands lands us...
View ArticleMexico Myths and Perceptions
I have so many messages from people about Mexico. Many are myths, imaginations or perceptions about what Mexico is, and how awfully dangerous it must be. We have discovered the beautiful side of...
View ArticleHighlights of Stunning San Cristobal de Las Casas – Mexico
Set in a lush highland valley in the southern state of Chiapas, San Cristobal de Las Casas is a perfect choice for anyone ready to step away from Mexico’s better-known tourist destinations. We spent 10...
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