Winter in Cancun
Winter in Cancun: I loved it! I just returned from an amazing trip to Cancun with my little brother. The weather was amazing! When I felt the chilly air flowing through the ORD Airport jet bridge, I was ready to book another flight back! I will gladly trade this bitter NC cold for a nice, hot winter in Cancun! The winter season in Cancun is different from the one in the US. In the US, it is cold and snowy with plenty of snow days. In Cancun, it is not as cold as it is in the US but there are days that can get a bit chilly. Cancun’s winter is known for its windy and dry weather. The sun shines a lot during this time of year. There are also some rainy days, which can be quite pleasant because they cool the city down. The average temperature during this…
October 3, 2021- My First Morning In Mérida, Mexico!
I arrived in Mérida, Mexico, yesterday afternoon. The flight went well. My Airbnb situation didn’t go so well, however. I’ll tell you about that later. Anywho, I’m enjoying my first morning here in sunny, Mérida. I’m currently lodging at a hotel in Centro. My stay included breakfast. I thoroughly enjoyed that bowl of fruit and fresh orange juice. Next, I took a stroll around the block while showing my mom around via WhatsApp. I also chatted with a fellow solo traveler who’s finishing up her adventures through Egypt. After my stroll, I sat and chilled in the park, Parque de Santa Lucía. It’s hot out, but there was a light breeze that made sitting under the shade of the trees feel awesome. Now, I’m in my room updating this post before heading out to get lunch. Yeah, there’s not too much going on being a Sunday and all. Let’s see…
8 Must-See Sites In Mexico City
If you’re looking for interesting tourist spots in México City, you’ll find this list helpful. I provided maps to make finding them easy. 1. Basílica de Guadalupe (The National Shrine of México) The second most important Catholic Shrine after the Vatican, the Basílica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is located in northern México City. There are two structures, the Modern Basilica and the Old Basilica (El Templo Exiatorio a Cristo Rey). According to Catholic tradition, the site is where the Virgin Mary appeared to Juan Diego, the first American indigenous Roman Catholic saint, and requested that a shrine be built in her honor. You’ll be astonished by the beautiful old-style Spanish architecture of the old Basilica. The Modern Basilica, too, is an astounding structure. The decor inside the Basilicas is absolutely beautiful. At this site, there is so much to see! Nearby, you’ll also find the Baptistry and the Basilica…
Zihua Love Affair
I’m in love. I’ve changed my flight date out of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo so many times. Hopefully, I can stick to the one I just booked. It’s just so hard to leave. My mind keeps telling me it’s time to leave, but my heart is telling me to stay and see what will blossom from this new love affair. However, I have so much that has to be done back home in the states. Besides, I wasn’t even supposed to be in Mexico for this long! I should have been somewhere in South America by now! I couldn’t help it! Uggh! LOVE. I fell hard. I’m still falling in love every day. Saying goodbye is going to be so hard. If I didn’t have to take care of things back home, I’d be tempted to stay a little longer. The current global health situation has made it even easier to change my…
The Underground Railroad: From The US to Mexico
The Mexican End Of The Underground Railroad When you hear “Mexico”, does The Underground Railroad come to mind? I’m embarrassed to admit it, but sadly, I knew nothing about how enslaved African Americans escaped to Mexico along what we know as the Underground Railroad. I don’t recall ever learning about it in school. I was totally clueless until I was schooled on it by Ms. Patricia Talley, owner of Imagine Mexico Magazine. You can click here to read more about enslaved African Americans who managed to find freedom in Mexico. Afro-Mexicans In Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, and within the Costa Chica region, there’s a thriving community of Afro-Mexican people. We don’t hear much about them in the media, but they’re here. These people are descendants of those poor souls that immigrated to Mexico so many years ago in search of freedom. Visiting Family A couple of days ago, I decided to venture out…
Are Foreigners Safe in Mexico City?
I Feel Safe in Mexico City Since arriving in Mexico City on December 31st, I’ve enjoyed a long walk along and around Calzada de Guadalupe, crisscrossed across town via the subway system, strolled around and relaxed in Chapultepec park twice, and met lots of interesting people. I haven’t felt the need to look over my shoulder every few minutes. I feel safe in Mexico City. The Guys Felt Safe Friday, I left my hotel to do some couch surfing on the other side of the city. I’m currently at my host’s home, propped on the couch writing this blog post. This is my third visit to Mexico. I visited with my brother in 2017 and again in the spring of 2019 with my brother and boyfriend. They both felt safe. Now, I’m here alone. I came here to bring in 2020. I’m enjoying it more than I did the times…