Category Archives: North America

A Quick Guide to the Five Best National Parks in Canada

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, […]

15 Tips for Living in Seattle

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 […]

I was repatriated from Mexico because of COVID-19

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 […]

Where to Stay in Mexico City: Mexico City Neighbourhoods Guide

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 […]

Your Guide to the Best Beaches in Oaxaca, Mexico

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 […]

Where to Stay in Puerto Escondido: Awesome Accommodation Guide

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 […]

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking in Oaxaca

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 […]

Mexico Bucket List: 52 Amazing Things to do in Mexico

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 […]