Puerto Penasco, also referred to as “Rocky Point”, is becoming a popular beach destination for Americans looking for an easy (and still foreign) vacation. In fact, its sometimes referred to as “Arizona’s Beach”. The town has a laid back vacation vibe with a semi-bustling town center and two stretches golden sand. Here, we’ll talk about […]
So you haven’t heard of Sayulita? Well, it’s definitely worth checking out if you’re into fish tacos, surfing and chilled out beach bars. It’s not one of your big tourist towns like Cabo, Cancun or Puerto Vallarta and as a result it flies under the radar of mainstream tourism…for now. At the moment Sayulita remains […]
The Marietas Islands National Park is a small group of federally protected, uninhabited islands 28 miles off the coast of Puerto Vallarta. It is famous for its “hidden beach” of Playa de Amor that is completely encircled by rock and vegetation. The unique shape and landscape of the main island is the result of […]
Sometimes I wish that my decision to become a SCUBA instructor and live as a dive bum, commonly thought of as society’s vagrants, was just a one-dimensional story. That my explanation of how I got here had evolved from the sort of amateur decision-making that you only realize was a ‘mistake’ once you’re already too […]
Step one, stop being afraid of Mexico City! Despite the fact that many of your friends and family will consider it one of the most dangerous cities in the world, you’ll soon discover otherwise. With a population of over 22 million people it definitely has its share of crime but with basic precautions you can […]
Mexico City is a beautiful place in the center of the country and is also an important gateway for many business transactions throughout the Americas. Like any major city, Mexico City is crowded and faces many problems including crime, poor infrastructure and grueling traffic. Despite many unfavorable reports in the news, the city is host […]
It’s safe to say that Ensenada is not a backpacker destination, but that doesn’t make it ALL bad. It definitely has good night life and a lot of shopping. Also, if you’ve been on the road for a while, you might just enjoy the break. So what makes Ensenada so famous? Well, it happens to […]
Really?…there are tourist attractions in Tijuana? Well, kind of. It’s true that Tijuana doesn’t have your “traditional” tourist draws. Unless you consider an old fashion Donkey Show a traditional tourist attraction, you might be a little disappointed. However if you’re curious as to what the major attractions in Tijuana are, I’m gonna break them down […]
Tijuana, once a mecca for under age college students, is now just a shadow of its former glory. As recent as the mid 2000’s, Tijuana was a place where southern California college students could easily road trip across the border and drink (and get over-the-counter drugs) legally. However, over the last decade, due to security […]
