Mexico

I'll be honest — I went to Mexico primarily to see Palenque, and it delivered beyond what any photo prepares you for. But the surrounding region surprised me just as much. Mexico City has a character I didn't anticipate, and wandering without a plan for an afternoon turned out to be one of the highl…

I went to Mexico with modest expectations and left completely won over, largely thanks to time spent in Guadalajara. The city has a pace and character that travel guides undersell. Found a great spot for ceviche on day two and went back every day after that. Teotihuacán was the big planned experien…

We chose Mexico for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in San Miguel de Allende at night, the drama of Monte Albán, the intimacy of small restaurants serving mole negro — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. world-class cuisine became an unexpected gi…

I wanted to love Mexico more than I did. The positives exist: Chichén Itzá is genuinely impressive, Guadalajara has moments of real charm, and tacos al pastor is as good as people say. But stomach bugs for first-timers was a persistent problem throughout the trip and dragged the experience down. I'…

I spent 16 days in Mexico and based myself mainly in Oaxaca. The city itself exceeded expectations — the Palenque was genuinely jaw-dropping and I ended up visiting twice. Food was a highlight throughout; I must have eaten chiles en nogada every other day and have no regrets about it whatsoever. Wh…

First time in Mexico and I tried to approach it with open eyes rather than preconceptions. San Miguel de Allende was the base and a good one — central, manageable, and with strong food options including the best mole negro I've ever had. Chichén Itzá was the big set piece and fully justified the tri…

Did 21 days solo in Mexico and found it extremely manageable as a solo traveller. The transport network around Guadalajara is decent and getting to Monte Albán independently was straightforward. Met fellow travellers easily and locals were generally happy to chat. incredible ancient ruins was a per…

I came to Mexico specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Teotihuacán at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Oaxaca's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects. vibrant indigeno…

Three weeks is long enough to get past the tourist surface in Mexico. The first week I was in Guadalajara and the big sites like Palenque. The second and third I went further and slower. The food evolution was interesting — chiles en nogada everywhere but prepared so differently by region. incredib…

I travel for food more than anything else, and Mexico shot straight to the top of my culinary travel list. ceviche alone justified the flight, but that was just the beginning. The variety and quality in Oaxaca is relentless — I didn't have a single disappointing meal in 16 days. Teotihuacán gave co…