Category: Travel Stories

San Miguel de Allende: PamperingSan Miguel de Allende, Mexico San Miguel de Allende, Mexico Day 1 – July 19 Getting to San Miguel de Allende. I arrived at Mexico City from Veracruz just before...

Veracruz: Last Day with HostsVeracruz, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico I honestly didn’t know what else to do today. The tours that interested me are only available on the weekends. It’s a shame, but I’m not...

Veracruz : Staying with HostsVeracruz, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico I slept in a bit, after watching cable TV movie last night. Took my time this morning. Cafe Parroquia. This is an institution in Veracruz. The...

Recharging in colonial VeracruzVeracruz, Mexico Veracruz, Mexico I arrived around 9:30AM. Somehow I was thinking I’ll get here around 6AM. Of course, it’s a 15-hour bus trip. I must have had a good sleep...

Last Day in MeridaMerida, Mexico Merida, Mexico Breakfast at Hotel Zocalo. This is what I’ve been waiting for: proved to be the best breakfast I’ve ever had staying in a hostel! There were cooks...

Taking it Slow at MeridaMerida, Mexico Merida, Mexico There’s not much I could do with the heat except hide from it! LOL My host hasn’t come back from the party last night. Unfortunately, I...

Chichen Itza and Ik'kil CenoteChichén Itzá, Mexico Chichén Itzá, Mexico Host was still asleep again by the time I left to catch my tour at 9AM. I booked the tour at Hostel Zocalo, and...

Izamal – The Yellow TownIzamal, Mexico Izamal, Mexico I left while my host is still asleep. He’s a night owl. He recommended I visit Izamal. Zocalo Tour. First, I went to the government tourist...