The mildly exciting story of how I got out of Guatemala after the borders closed
Crossing borders in the time of Coronavirus Continue reading The mildly exciting story of how I got out of Guatemala after the borders closed
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Antigua, Guatemala, before the Coronavirus changed everything
Highlights of visiting Antigua included hiking a volcano, eating French food, and climbing through some ruins. Continue reading Antigua, Guatemala, before the Coronavirus changed everything
Oaxaca and CDMX the second time around
I spent a whirlwind two weeks in Oaxaca de Juarez and Ciudad de Mexico exploring ancient ruins, learning about Mexican flora, and spilling kefir over everything. Continue reading Oaxaca and CDMX the second time around
Exploring Chiapas on the weekends
Some of the places I visited on my weekends in Chiapas Continue reading Exploring Chiapas on the weekends
Oaxaca de Juarez: the town of my (stomach’s) dreams
I loved Oaxaca. It was small and walkable, and everyone seemed to know each other there. There was so much art everywhere, with talleres de artes graficas (graphic arts workshops) and gallerias (galleries) around every corner. There’d be calendas every … Continue reading Oaxaca de Juarez: the town of my (stomach’s) dreams
How to spend Día de Muertos in Guadalajara – if you absolutely must
This year, I was lucky enough to be in Mexico for Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead. To make it even more special, two of my friends, Nicola and Steven, had flown to Mexico to spend it … Continue reading How to spend Día de Muertos in Guadalajara – if you absolutely must
This little school in Coyoacán is making some big changes to ballet
One of the most wonderful things about staying with people when I travel is that I get to see into (and participate in) the lives of people who often live very differently to me. Sometimes, if I’m lucky, I also … Continue reading This little school in Coyoacán is making some big changes to ballet
Learning to let go of my expectations in Mexico City
I’d come to Mexico City with a plan. I had booked a room in a house, with a Mexican family, for 2 months. In that time I intended to learn Spanish (on my own, using just the internet) and become … Continue reading Learning to let go of my expectations in Mexico City
A travel horror story: getting from Nicaragua to Mexico
A day when everything went wrong. Continue reading A travel horror story: getting from Nicaragua to Mexico
On Mondays, we go exploring
I’d been worried about how safe I’d be in Nicaragua. Turns out, way safer than in the US. Continue reading On Mondays, we go exploring
The Way of the Potato 