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Flavors of Mexico: A Mexico City Food Guide

Alyssa holds a juice in Mexico City

Mexican food is vastly underrated. It might be due to the fact that, in other countries, it has been so altered from its original form that it is rendered almost unrecognizable. Authentic Mexican food is deceptively simple; the reality is the cuisine is complex, rich, and vibrant. Nearly everything is made from scratch, no matter …

Destinations, Mexico, Packing Lists, Style, Travel

Traveling Light: Packing List for Three Days in Mexico City

A graphic that reads "Mexico City Packing List"

My colleagues were confused when I lamented about packing for Mexico City. “Why?” they asked. “Don’t you just pack shorts, tanks, and sandals?” All of Mexico is not hot, with sunny beaches. In fact, much of the interior of Mexico runs quite cool due to the elevation. Mexico City’s temperature varies little throughout the year, …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Your Guide to Lucha Libre Matches at Arena Mexico in Mexico City

A Luchador Mask on a white table

I think I caught Michael off-guard when I asked him the following one day: “Do you want to go to a Lucha match in Mexico City?” “…Are you being serious?” he asked, scanning my face for hints of sarcasm or joking. “Of course I’m being serious,” I replied, smiling. He couldn’t contain his excitement, and …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

Long Weekend Escape: A Travel Guide for Three Days in Mexico City, Mexico

Alyssa stands with a row of cacti in Mexico City

A disclaimer: Three days in Mexico City is not enough. But I have a feeling that a week, or a month, or a lifetime would still not be enough time to spend in the city. The capital of Mexico is beautifully chaotic and vibrant, with patches of quiet and green space filling in the gaps. …

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A Carry-On Packing List for Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

A cover photo that reads "Puerto Vallarta Packing List"

Typically I title the posts in my packing series “Traveling Light,” but I didn’t feel that was a fair statement to apply to my Puerto Vallarta packing list post. In fact, I could almost title this post “summer travel capsule” as it includes nearly all of my warm-weather items! This post contains affiliate links and …

Destinations, Mexico, Travel

A Vibrant Travel Guide for Five Days in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Papel Picado hangs over the street in Puerto Vallarta

We were so delighted to receive an invitation to attend the wedding of two dear friends in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico over Memorial Day weekend. Neither Michael nor I had ever visited Mexico’s west coast, and we were grateful for the excuse to get away to a destination we might not have normally selected. Getting to …