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Travel Guide to the best of Mexico. Updated July 2024 Mexico is one of my favorite destinations because of all that it offers: Mayan ruins, beautiful colonial cities, and diverse landscapes including volcanoes,...
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The Pueblo Magico town of Patzcuaro Updated July 2024 after a 2nd visit to Patzcuaro Located in the state of Michoacán, Patzcuaro is one of 177 “Pueblo Magicos” (Magical Towns) designated by...
18 Travel Dupes (that I recommend) - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to...
“I don’t like Croatia. It’s too expensive and the people aren’t friendly. I can get a more authentic experience in Bosnia & Herzegovina and Serbia and it won’t cost me a kidney”....
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“What the Mexpat”. The Cultural differences you’ll face moving to MexicoI always like hearing stories of the different experiences foreigners have when moving to another country. Those stories are even more interesting...
Regrets of living a Nomadic life “Do you any regrets about having chosen to live a Nomadic life?” It’s a question we were asked recently. The question was brought up by a...
What’s happened to Guanajuato? I’ve always said that Guanajuato was one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been. A quote from my post from 2016: “Imagine if Guanajuato was in Italy instead...
Is the city of Querétaro worth visiting? (Mexico) - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you...
Eating on vacation: the best or worst part of travel?I know some people love everything about eating while on vacation. They go to local restaurants, they take food tours. It’s part of...
Visiting the Pueblo Magico of Dolores Hidalgo - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue...
Experiencing Lucha libre in Mexico City!It was a Mexico City activity we were looking forward to. Raised in New York city of Hispanic parents, Lissette often ended up watching Lucha libre as...
30 photos showing you why you should visit Morelia - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If...
Hiking Nevado de Toluca. It’s one of the most popular daytrips from Mexico City. Nevado de Toluca has the 4th highest peak in Mexico at 4,680 meters (15,354 feet). A highlight are...
What to See and Do in Zurich. With its location between lake and snow-capped mountains, Zurich combines indoor and outdoor activities. You can explore the Old Town on foot, see modern landmarks...
Is San Luis Potosí worth Visiting? San Luis Potosí is a place that doesn’t get a lot of foreign visitors – we were here 4 days and didn’t see another foreigner. What...
3 Must-see Markets in Mexico City - The Travels of BBQboy and Spanky We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to...
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