For thousands of years, the Maya civilisation ruled Mexico. Their cities, temples and fortifications dot the landscape, leaving us to wonder at an advanced ancient society whose mystery and legend are the very bones of a nation. In the far eastern spur of Mexico, almost touching the arm of Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula hugs the … Read more
We’ve all heard of chilli con carne, but carne con chilli is a completely different creature. More in keeping with the true Mexican dish, this is a rich, slow-cooked wonder that will never let you look at the meek mince and beans you’re used to the same way again. Chilli con carne was a staple … Read more
A tiny township sat snug on the Mexican coast, Tulum is a haven for peace and relaxation. A far cry from the hustling bustling mayhem of its neighbour Cancun, Tulum offers the weary traveller a place to bring down the revs and absorb the life of Mexico on the Caribbean. I am constantly surprised at … Read more
From eating traditional Mayan food and learning about the ancient culture and history of Maya to meeting a 97-year-old Mayan elder and watching him leap from his hammock to show us photos, we were hooked. Our tour of the Mayan communities of Mexico was simply unforgettable. Mayans. Apart from that terrifying scare-monger calendar of theirs, … Read more
5 reasons to visit Tulum right now: The Mayan history With its Mayan ruins – the only ones to be found right on the coast – and the most spectacular beaches, Tulum is the ace up the sleeve of this region of Mexico. Mayan ruins are scattered all over the Yucatan and Quintana Roo peninsular, but the history … Read more
The freedom of having a car while you’re on holiday is just awesome. It’s cheaper than taxis and you can make up your own itinerary. But having a few inside tips before you get behind the wheel can make all the difference. Here are our top tips for driving in Mexico. Christina and I love … Read more
Tulum and the eastern coast of the Yucatan peninsular is one of Mexico’s great secrets. Lush jungles, ancient ruins, spectacular Caribbean beaches, beautiful food, friendly people. But where do you stay? For us it’s got to be Casa de las Olas – the House of the Waves. Snuggled in amongst the palm trees of the … Read more
So it’s time for us to take a deep breath, smell some of them roses, and enjoy some down-time after a pretty crazy trip. We’ve been so busy, our Instagram Diary hasn’t been updated in a little while, but here’s what we’ve been up to on our favourite social media platform: We’ve been to Cuba … Read more
When we’re travelling we love finding that rare place you can tell not many tourists know about. That low-key ambience, the lack of menus, that lived-in feel… and the best food you could wish for! That’s what we found on our recent trip to Tulum, Mexico. We were just finishing up with breakfast when Shedar … Read more