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Like most places I spend any amount of time in, I was sad to leave Playa del Carmen. But unlike most places I’m sad to leave, I actually didn’t like Playa del Carmen at all. The second I arrived I had been disappointed. I’d left beautiful Guanajuato in search of a stunning Caribbean beach and ended up with one that was chock-full of American tourists and smelt of sewage. I’d left behind a city where barely any English was spoken, and where I had ample opportunity to improve my Spanish skills, for a city where most locals would automatically greet you in English. I’d left behind a place with delicious $1 tacos for one that’d charge $10 for some mediocre quesadillas. I’d left a city I adored for one I immediately wanted to leave. It was right in the middle of high season in Mexico when we arrived, making Playa del Carmen crowded and expensive. We’d known this would be the case in advance, so rented an apartment through one of our local ...

As a popular tourist destination located on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, Cancun is considered a tropical paradise with its gorgeous beaches, coral reef, water sports and party opportunities. However, by venturing out, travelers can see and experience so much more like Mayan archaeological sites, stunning natural wonders, remarkable theme parks and once-in-a-lifetime adventures. Check out some of the best day trips from Cancun . Presenting one of the most awe-inspiring excursions on the Yucatan Peninsula, Sian Ka’an is a large nature preserve that shelters hundreds of animal and bird species as well as stunning landscapes. Visitors here can kayak through wetlands, walk along forest boardwalks and wade through crystal clear lagoons to see the likes of egrets, sea turtles, tropical fish, crocodiles and more. Other exciting activities abound here also like fly fishing, snorkeling and birdwatching. Additionally, there are more than 20 archaeological sites located on this preserve...

As the island grows in popularity it is becoming easier to get to Isla Holbox. However, Holbox is still a fairly remote island and getting there quickly takes just a little bit of planning. From our visits to the island, we created this guide to take all of the headaches out of it and break down the best ways of how to get to Isla Holbox. Holbox is an island, so you can’t drive all the way there so most trips involve a combination of ground transportation and a ferry boat, but there are flights to Holbox that can get you all the way there too! Unless you are flying, you need to get yourself to the small town of Chiquila and from there take the Holbox Ferry. There are several ways to get here for all budgets everything is explained below! For even more info on the island, don’t miss our Isla Holbox Guide – with lots of tips, suggested itineraries, and things to do! Jump to more info on Transportation to Isla Holbox: Isla Holbox Private Shuttle Holbox Ferry Drivin...

Sick with Dengue Fever Sayulita, Mexico The virus started with a fever, chills, and headaches. Suddenly my hands & feet erupted with red dots and began to hurt. I was infected with Dengue Fever & didn’t know it. UPDATE: Great news! There is now a Dengue Fever vaccine that seems to be 100% effective in human trials. Dengue Fever is a tropical virus spread by mosquitos. There is no cure or real treatment, and it kills over 25,000 people a year. It’s a serious disease that can leave you bed-ridden for weeks. I first knew something was wrong when I woke up Sunday morning with one of my worst hangovers ever. The previous night I’d been out chowing down on delicious brain tacos and drinking with my friends Dave and Morgan. A hangover would seem normal, right? But I’d only had one beer and two margaritas. While the margaritas were strong, they weren’t THAT strong. This felt like I’d drunk a whole bottle of tequila and was hit by a tr...

Race Fancy Cars in Cancun! Cancun, Mexico Total gas! Total gas! I obeyed Memo’s command and punched the accelerator to the floor. Our car rocketed up to 120 mph in a matter of seconds. I promise this travel blog isn’t turning into “Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous”. I am neither rich nor famous. Far from it. You’ll still find me living out of a backpack, eating road cheese, smuggling monkeys over the border, and hanging out at garbage dumps. I’m also a big fan of public transportation, especially the rooftops of school buses. Yet living my life as a vagabond, I will always take full advantage of ANY interesting opportunities that come my way. I’m definitely not going to pass on a chance to try something new. Addicted to Adventure Travel Crazy new experiences are exactly what an adventure travel junkie like me lives for! So when someone at Exotic Rides Mexico gave me the keys to a $200,000 exotic luxury car and told me to drive ...