Without question, this little trip was one of the highlights of my Mexican travels. First a little clarification regarding the rather treacherous name. Rio Lagartos (Spanish for “Alligator River”) is a small fishing village in the Northern shore of the Yucatan peninsula; Ria Lagartos however refers to the estuary (ria is Spanish for “estuary”) the town is … Continue reading
On the second week of my stay, my friend Julia and I rented a car and drove deep into the Yucatan. Our plan was to see ancient ruins (I would not have missed that for the world) and visit Valladolid, the town where we planned to stay for the night. Valladolid (not to be confused with … Continue reading
If you’ve ever been to the Caribbean there is a good chance you’ve experienced picturesque sunsets and moonlit nights. I’ve seen my fair share of beautiful full moons and sunrises (if I felt committed enough to get up early), but none of them come even close… so I felt inspired to dedicate an entire post … Continue reading
Fair skinned woman with an oversized suitcase stranded at the airport, not knowing the language or the customs, seeking advice. Yeah, that was me when I first arrived to Cancun airport. Taken back by the unknown of it all, I might as well have had “tourist” tattooed on my forehead. Have you ever felt anticipation, but at … Continue reading
There are several websites with useful ideas detailing what and how to pack, and how to stay safe during your travels. The following is my top 10 (+1) list based on personal experience. Be humble: Wherever you travel respect the culture and the people of the country. Don’t flaunt your wealth or act like you own the … Continue reading
Postcards from the Country 