Canada’s on my mind! While I haven’t visited this beautiful country for a few years, a Canada expert approached me and offered to create this post to help people with their trips. Fully vaccinated people can now go on holiday to Canada, so if you’re interested in visiting in the next few months or years, […]
Category Archives: North America
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Dec
Dec
This post was written by Seattle expert Andrew Wandola. It is part of a larger moving away series, where local experts are giving top tips on how to move to a new city or country. You can see all of these blog posts here. If you are planning to move to Seattle, you have probably […]
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Nov
Nov
Outer Banks are barrier islands on the edge of North Carolina. They are beautiful spots to visit, and you can camp there too! When you’re staying in the Outer Banks, be sure to explore the shops, as well as the scenery. There are so many natural appeals to this part of Northern Carolina, from raging […]
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Mar
Mar
Last time I wrote on here, I was in Mexico, planning to self-isolate for a while, then once it all blew over, head out and see some more of this beautiful country. Just over a week ago, this was still my thinking. Now, I’m sitting on a sofa in my grandmother’s house (don’t worry, she’s […]
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Mar
Mar
A few weeks ago, I arrived back in Mexico for the 16th time. I’ve been to this country more times than any other – even France, which I can reach by car and train from where I’m from in just over 2 hours. The first 12 trips to Mexico weren’t really my choice – my […]
All Destinations, Mexico, North America
Where to Stay in Mexico City: Mexico City Neighbourhoods Guide
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Jan
Jan
There’s something special about Mexico city. The sprawling beast of a city is one that might not instantly take your breath away – not like Oaxaca – but once you scratch the surface a little, it’s got so much to give. It’s the epicentre of Latin culture, somewhere where Hispanic and Aztec histories fuse to […]
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Apr
Apr
Everyone knows about the beaches of the Yucutan Peninsula of Mexico: like Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum. But did you know that there are some amazing beaches in Oaxaca state that are just as beautiful, have a similar climate and some of which are a lot less visited by Western tourists? What’s more, the […]
Accomodation Guides, All Destinations, Mexico, North America, Plan Your Trip
Where to Stay in Puerto Escondido: Awesome Accommodation Guide
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Mar
Mar
Puerto Escondido is one of Oaxaca state’s most popular destinations. While it’s certainly not the most famous beach getaway in Mexico (spots on the Yucatan peninsula and Baja California tend to take that crown), it’s well worth some of your time spent travelling the country. In Puerto, the surf’s up (very high – make sure […]
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Mar
Mar
When you arrive in Oaxaca City in Southwestern Mexico, one of the first things you’ll notice is… mountains. Mountains everywhere. It’s pretty awesome, having a mountain looming over you constantly, and really gives the beautiful colonial city centre its character. But for a lot of us, just looking at the mountains from the Zocalo or […]
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Mar
Mar
I’m yet to meet a traveller to Mexico who doesn’t like it. It’s an incredible country, absolutely packed with an enthralling and encapsulating culture. But it’s not just the culture that draws tourists into Mexico: it has amazing nature, delicious food and plenty of parties. Seriously, there are so many things to do in Mexico […]