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One of the coolest parts of Guanajuato? Its underground tunnels!

Back when Guanajuato was a mining town in the 1800s, the tunnel system was used to divert water from the flooding Rio Guanajuato which ran directly through the city. Nowadays, they’re used for motor traffic. You can descend into the tunnels through entrances like this to catch the bus or even walk along the footpaths (not super pleasant due to fumes).

The tunnels are not only an awesome part of history, but this unique infrastructure means that many of the above-ground roads can be used for pedestrian traffic.

What’s the difference between mezcal & pulque?

While both alcohols come from the maguey plant, Mezcal is made through a distillation process after cooking the piña, the heart of the plant. Pulque is made from aguamiel, the sap of the maguey plant which is then fermented.

📍We stopped by La Antigua in Guanajuato to sip a bit of both😉

Solo can be a scary word... but what if it was the key to your life-changing trip?

I learned more about myself traveling alone up California's sunny coast to Seattle's rainy streets over two weeks than I had in the last three years.

My latest blog sheds some light on solo travel and offers up tips to make it more accessible, especially if the idea of traveling alone makes you wriggle in your seat. Read it and reach out- the only thing I love more than traveling is helping plan your adventure!

Solo travel will change your life Traveling alone, I made the only footprints on foggy coasts in the early morning, stared skywards in the silence of the redwoods, journaled while seals wiggled their bodies onto the shore, and ate breakfast at my favorite place three times. Here's how you can feel confident planning your solo trip.

Get away without going anywhere with these ideas to “travel” from home during quarantine!

Travel From Home During Coronavirus Keep adventure alive with these five ways to travel from home. Links to museum and national park tours, new experiences, and escapism.

Tulum is a trendy beach town popular among millennials, yogis, and Caribbean beachgoers alike. Its beachside strips are full of boutique hostel with big price tags- but fear not!

Here are all the tips you need to soak up the best of Tulum's food and activities on a budget.

Budget-friendly Tulum trip activities Get the most out of your vacation to Tulum, Mexico with these budget-friendly food and activity recommendations!

If you've ever thought of applying for Global Entry, here's the low-down of perks and process.

I am happy to testify that Global Entry is one of the best travel purchases I have ever made; no more bare feet on airport floors is a win.

Global Entry's a game changer: the application low-down If you are planning an international move or are just an avid traveler, make your life moving between countries easier. Here's the full process to obtain Gl

Welcome to my Spanish school, CIQ!

I started with Spanish in high school and majored in Spanish in college. I practiced during my semester in Spain & volunteer work in Nicaragua, but alas, my speaking skills are a little rusty due to years without regular practice.

Luckily CIQ is a quick 10 minute walk from our apartment, so it’s easy for me to take private Spanish lessons twice a week! I’ve already noticed an improvement & it helps that I love spending time with my teacher, Lupita.

Side note: All the festive decorations are in preparation for Mexican Independence Day on September 16!

This weekend we did some *light* exploring in Tequisquiapan, a city full of pastel colors, rooftop restaurants and some of the most photogenic streets I’ve yet to encounter.

I know, it’s quite the mouthful- that’s why most people in Mexico just called it Tequis, hence the sign!