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Bernal and Tequisquiapan; Querétaro’s Most Beautiful Pueblos Magicos
Bernal and Tequisquiapan are both Pueblos Magicos or “Magic Towns” located in Querétaro, Mexico. In order for a town to be considered a Pueblos Magico, it is required to hold special characteristics that make it a unique and/or historically significant…
- May 24, 2026
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The Ultimate Guide to Driving in Mexico: Getting a Vehicle in Mexico + Driving Safety +
Whenever friends, family, or my students discover that I have a vehicle here in SLP they immediately ask “How do you like driving in Mexico?” some with a small smirk stretching across their face (often locals) others (foreigners) paralyzed in…
- May 14, 2026
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Visiting the Thermal Springs of Media Luna in Rio Verde, Mexico
My friend Madeline from Lola and Madeline and I decided to travel to Media Luna, in Rio Verde for a day-trip. Some friends of mine had visited this half moon lagoon last year and I have been eager to visit…
- March 19, 2026
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Visiting the Chapel of Jimmy Ray; a Psychedelic Sanctuary in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico
It is hard not to love San Miguel de Allende with its colonial charm and the copious amount of cafes tucked around every corner. It has its way of keeping you coming back for more which is why I have…
- March 15, 2026
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- Journeys, Mexico
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A Central Mexico Roadtrip; Driving through San Miguel de Allende + Querétaro + Xilitla + Tamasopo + San Luis Potosí + Real de Catorce
In July I did what my parents had always warned me about - I met up with people in person that I had chatted with online. I decided to take it the whole meeting people online to a whole new…
- February 16, 2026
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Our Mini Nayarit Beach Vacation
Growing up in the USA and specifically, in Michigan, you become accustomed to riding in cars. The US is large and major cities are spread out much to the dismay of foreign visitors - making car travel the most…
- January 30, 2026
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An Expat’s City Guide to San Luis Potosí, Mexico: Things to Do + Where to Eat, Drink, Shop and Sleep
I’ve hit a year in San Luis Potosí and I am finally going to churn out the post that I started this blog for - a city guide to San Luis Potosí. When I found out that we would be…
- January 16, 2026
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- Expat, Latin America, Mexico, Tips and Guides
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Experiencing Day of the Dead in Michoacán: Morelia + Pátzcuaro + Tzintzuntzan + Janitzio Island
Ever since I found out I was going to move to Mexico I was ecstatic that I would finally get to experience Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) the Mexican holiday in which Mexicans remember and honor their deceased…
- January 11, 2026
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- Blog, Journeys, Mexico, Photo Journal
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4 Things to Do in Real De Catorce Other Than Peyote
The village of Real de Catorce is located in the state of San Lui Potosí and sits on the side of a mountain at more than 2,743 meters (9,000 ft). It is located in the Sierra de Catorce range, one of…
- November 27, 2025
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La Joya Honda; San Luis Potosí’s Secret Natural Wonder
Coming from the flatlands of the midwest B and I were instantly mesmerized with the mountain ranges that surround San Luis Potosí. Not being a city girl and having a strong need to be surrounded by nature I was quick to…
- November 10, 2025
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11 Things No One Will Tell You about Expat Life
Many bloggers spend time talking about the differences between short-term and long-term travel, but many skirt over the longest and most challenging type of travel - expat life. “What is an expat?” you may ask. Well, the word expat…
- October 9, 2025
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- Blog, Expat, Thoughts
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A Street Art Guide to San Miguel’s Art District: Guadaloupe
During my third trip to San Miguel de Allende I was finally able to check out the street art located in Guadaloupe where I was meting up with Lauren from Northern Lauren and Kiona from How Not to Travel Like…
- September 17, 2026
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- Blog, Mexico, Photo Journal, Tips and Guides
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39 Things You Should Know Before Moving (or Traveling) to Mexico
I’m quickly approaching my one year anniversary of living in Mexico and I thought now would be an appropriate time, to sum up, some of the things that I have learned since B and I moved our life here. So…
- August 9, 2026
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- Expat, Mexico, Thoughts
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Havana, Cuba Photo Journal - Part 1
Our trip to Cuba may have started out with some headaches, but they quickly dissipated as we found ourselves walking down streets frozen in time. Each moment a scene out of a 1950’s movie, classic American cars driving down the…
- June 28, 2026
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- Blog, Cuba, Journeys, Latin America, Photo Journal
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Guanajuato; Mexico’s Most Colorful City
Our short Guanajuato adventure started with a 2.5 hr bus ride from San Luis Potosí to Guanajuato. Leaving at 7 a.m. and arriving close to 10 a.m. with a few stops along the way. I love taking the buses here…
- June 12, 2026
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- Blog, Journeys, Mexico
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Detroit: A Photo Journal
“We’ve been considered many things: a city in decay, a city in distress and without hope. However, we have never given up and we never say die. We are born fighters, we rise from the ashes. We are a community…
- May 23, 2026
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- Blog, Journeys, Michigan, USA
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Saya: Guanajuato, Mexico - Latin American Expat Series
I’m so stoked to announce the next guest on our Latin American Expat Series. Saya lives in Guanajuato, Mexico and I actually met her through Instagram! When I visited Guanajuato last month we were able to meet up in person…
- April 18, 2026
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- Expat Blogger Series, Latin America, Mexico
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A Northern Michigan Adventure
I’ll be back in my home state of Michigan for the month of April to finish some requirements for my graduate degree. After I booked my ticket I found out that the school district I will be working in actually has…
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19 Destinations in Mexico You Need to Visit
When considering a trip to Mexico you might picture sandy beaches, beach cabanas, and margaritas. I like relaxing on the beach just as much as the next person, but resorts and tourist towns are such a small piece of what Mexico has to…
- February 21, 2026
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A Guide to San Miguel de Allende; An Artist’s Paradise
San Miguel de Allende has been on everyone’s radar - making it to the top of Travel and Leisure’s list of cities to visit. What’s not to like from this colonial UNESCO World Heritage site - small cobblestone streets covered…
- February 13, 2026
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- Blog, Mexico, Tips and Guides
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Visiting the Botanical Gardens of San Miguel de Allende
Jardín Botánico El Charco del Ingenio The botanical gardens are about 1.5 km Northeast of the main part of town in San Miguel de Allende. This 88-hectare (over 170 acres) space is not only a garden, but also a recreational and ceremonial…
- February 10, 2026
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San Luis Potosí City Centre Tour
San Luis Potosí, Mexico is the capital and the largest city of the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. The city sits at an elevation of 6,700 feels. The city is named after Louis IX of France who is the…
- January 16, 2026
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Salvation Mountain and Joshua Tree Roadtrip
“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.” – Tim Cahill My favorite thing about traveling are the friendships you make along the way. I met my soul sister on my first trip abroad. We met in 2011 at…
- December 16, 2025
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- Blog, California, Journeys, USA
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Once a Wise Man, Twice a Fool - Climbing Mt. Fuji
There is a Japanese proverb about climbing Mt. Fuji: “He who climbs Mt. Fuji is a wise man; he who climbs twice is a fool.” 「富士山に一度も登らぬバカ、二度登るバカ」 Growing up I remember playing with my mom’s hiking stick from Mount Fuji. She…
- December 10, 2025
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- Blog, Japan, Journeys, Nature
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Top 10 Meaningful Things to Do in Siem Reap
It can be easy to get caught up in the party scenes when traveling, especially in Southeast Asia. I’ve never really been big into partying at home or when traveling. Don’t get me wrong, I love meeting new people and…
- December 8, 2025
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- Blog, Cambodia, Inspiration, Tips and Guides, Travel