Vagabondette

One of the first things you notice when you get off the bus in San Cristobal de las Casas is the temperature.  It was easily 15-20 degrees cooler than it was when Lisa and I left Palenque.  It was a wonderful change from hot and humid! At 2100+ meters and in a valley surrounded by [...]

The Maria Bonita hostel is the first of three hostels that I visited while I was in San Cristobal.  Located just a few blocks from the main square it is not only the most central hostel it’s the least expensive of the three. Offering 2 dorms and a private room, the Maria Bonita is small [...]

A small city located on the Gulf of Mexico, Campeche looks like someone dumped a large bucket of rainbow sherbet over the town. In the central area, each building is painted a different color ranging from purple to yellow with everything in between. It makes for a very beautiful view as you wander the narrow, [...]

If you talk to most travelers heading through Campeche they’ll tell you to stay at the Monkey Hostel.  While I can see the draw, for me it was the worst hostel experience I’ve had on this trip. The hostel is in a great location, has a great view, a roof deck overlooking the Zocalo and [...]

After 9 weeks in Merida I’m finally moving on. I learned a lot from my time there and, in the final three weeks, met some really amazing people. I improved my Spanish, learned a ton about Mexican history, I learned how to make tamales, I met people from over a dozen different countries, I had [...]

Things to do and see in/around Merida, Mexico: Art Galleries (both fine art as well as local crafts) Live Theater/Symphony Performances Noche Mexicana – every Friday at the start of the Pasaeo de Montejo. Excellent place to go listen to some live music and watch some traditional dancing. There are craft stalls and amazing food [...]

Located about a 5 minute walk from the Main Square, the Santa Lucia is my recommendation for a place to stay in Merida. It’s quite a bit smaller than Nomadas and the facilities may not be as nice (depending on what you’re looking for) but the atmosphere more than makes up for it. The staff [...]

As I start wrapping up my time here in Merida and prepare for my move to Campeche I’ve been spending a lot of time with my hostel friends.  Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it), much of that soocializing has been done around some awesome food.  I’m getting spoiled but boy is [...]

For most people this would not be an event worthy of notice but it was such a surprise for me that I can’t help but comment.  Since I’ve been in Merida I’ve commented a few times about the fact that I’ve not seen or heard any planes.  I’ve been assured that they’re here, just not [...]

See all Uxmal Pictures here It’s surprising to me that Uxmal isn’t more well known.  I assume that’s because it’s not really within day-trip range of the big resorts in Play and Cancun.  Instead, most people who visit the Yucatan head to Chichen Itza and miss this little gem. I headed to Uxmal on a [...]