And without further ado, let’s continue with Part II… Excusez-moi? Don’t just assume that everyone speaks English wherever you go. Especially in smaller towns and villages, it might be challenging to find someone who does. The official language is Spanish, so brush up on those language skills. Most guidebooks and quite a few internet sites are dedicated to … Continue reading
If you’re seriously considering a trip to Mexico, this might just be the most useful post. Admittedly if your interest is only casual, the following post might get a tad loquacious, so I split it into 2 parts for an easier read. It’s all about the clothes I can hear most men say ‘Here we go again’. I half-heartedly concur with their … Continue reading
When someone says Mexican food, most people automatically think of beans, corn, chile and spicy salsa. That is essentially correct, on the other hand there is so much more to Mexican cuisine than those ingredients… I could fill an entire book raving about Mexican cuisine, here I’m just gonna give you a little taste. During my 3 weeks in Puerto Morelos I became a huge … Continue reading
After spending 3 weeks in Mexico I realised that altogether this is the perfect hiding place to leave ties, responsibilities, and material longings behind… if you can get used to the seemingly never-ending construction works, and of course the mosquitos (that are quite unlike the ordinary ones anywhere else). Mexico is a land of green, with lively, … Continue reading
After our unplanned night in the jungle, my friend Julia and I head out to visit the ruins of Ek’ Balam. After only 10 minutes drive we reach the parking lot next to the complex, and walk up to the entrance. It’s just after 8:30, but the temperature is already in the mid twenties. The … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 