Mexico — My Travel Stories

Mexico City

Mexico City, Mexico November, 2023 Mexico City, Round 2! It only took a year to get back to this fabulous city! In a city this big and this amazing, there is always something new to discover…and eat! The secret about Mexico City’s Cablebus is getting out. The two lines completed so far are the two longest gondolas in the world at 9.2 and 10.6 km.

Zihuantanejo, Mexico

Zihuantanejo, Mexico December, 2023 Zihua’s Magic Lives On A return to Zihua confirms its magic. Heartfelt thanks to our amazing hosts, Flo and Roger, who might want to reconsider their incredible generosity in having us…we may never leave. Me and my girl and a vertical rainbow. The magic begins! Nothing like the setting sun glinting off a perfect mango margarita.

Tulum

Tulum, Mexico December 2023 Trippy Tulum Fifteen years later, we are back in Tulum. What was then a quiet, hippie, beach town has grown into an Instagrammer’s heaven. While Tulum itself is no longer a hidden gem, there are definitely many gems to be found here…the old charm is not too far below the busy tourism surface. Upgrade? We asked for a car to seat six people and they kindly gave us one to seat 15! Adam didn’t even need a special class of license to drive this people mover.

Chichén Itzá, Mexico

Chichén Itzá, Mexico December, 2023 Remarkable Ruins Chichen Itza is one of the seven new wonders of the world and is one of the most visited archaeological site in Mexico. Sound like a tourist trap? Pretty much, but the trappings are pretty spectacular. In its pre-Columbian-times heyday, 70,000 people lived in this bustling political, commercial and religious power city, surrounding some pretty remarkable temples and pyramids.

Valladolid, Mexico

Valladolid, Mexico December, 2023 Vibrant Valladolid Valladolid is one of Mexico’s well-deserved Puebla’s Magicos, officially recognized for its magical qualities of beauty, history and legends. Although touristy, it retains much of its authenticity. Its tourist claim to fame is its proximity to Chichen Itza but most heading to the pyramids make a beeline straight there from Cancun and the rest of the coast and don’t stop in this stunning town.

Cancun, Mexico

Cancun, Mexico December, 2023 Chilling in Cancun It’s been a long time since we graced the threshold of an all-inclusive and what a great way to end our trip and ring in the new year. We jumped in the most amazing waves, lounged in cabanas and hammocks, read books, did daily yoga (…some of us) and got up to some pool antics. 2024 starts off perfectly! Our annual (but not every year does it work out) New Year family photo. Looks so innocent. My first fireball!