Category: Mexico
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Oaxaca guide: how to shop for produce at the market
Oaxaca city is full of wonderful markets bursting with amazing produce. Many of them are unassuming, tucked away through a doorway, down an alleyway, or around the corner. Access to fresh & delicious produce is one of my absolute favourite things about living in Mexico. Before you go: produce markets in Oaxaca I’m yet to…
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Puerto Vallarta neighbourhood guide
Towards the end of 2021 I moved to Puerto Vallarta for four months. It was far from my first time in Mexico, but It was my first time in this city as well as the state of Jalisco. When I move someplace new, one of the first things I want to know is an overview…
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One month in: a few tasty eateries in Puerto Vallarta
I am many different things, but three of the most prominent of those are an avid researcher, borderline obsessive foodie, and Mexico fangirl. This cocktail means that I arrived back in Mexico armed with an enormous amount of lists, mostly centered around where (and what) to eat in Puerto Vallarta. Having spent most of my…
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Introducing the Pueblos Mágicos of Oaxaca
Pueblos Mágicos highlight the towns in Mexico deemed to be the most truly magical. Currently, there are 132 Pueblos Mágicos recognised across Mexico with six of those in the state of Oaxaca.
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Discovering the Most Magical Beaches of the Oaxaca Coast
A guide to new beginnings and tiny turtles. Exploring Hualtulco, Mazunte and Puerto Escondido on Oaxaca’s Pacific Coast
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A love affair with breakfast in Oaxaca City
Chilaquiles, Tamales, Memelas… It was here in Oaxaca that I truly fell in love with Mexico’s fierce art of crafting the perfect breakfast.
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Dia De Muertos en Oaxaca
El Dia de Muertos has always fascinated me. Since the death of my father, the intrigue of this Mexican celebration deepened. My curiosity led me to Oaxaca to experience this celebration for myself.
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In Mexico, a return to the city of Oaxaca
Descending into Mexico City for the first time was one of the most surreal moments of my life at that time. It made impressions that would change the course of my life in profound ways. Oaxaca, Love at First Taste At just 26 years old, despite working as a flight attendant, I had never strayed…