The Insider’s Guide: 20+ Amazing Things to do in Merida, Mexico
Merida, Mexico, holds a special place in my heart. I lived there for four years and have returned at least once a year ever since, especially since my mom retired there. During a couple of recent visits, I fell in love with the city all over again, this time through the eyes of loved ones, […]
Discovering Merida Restaurants: Fresh Finds & Old Favorites
As I’m gearing up for a few weeks back in Mérida a city I called home on and off for 4 years, I’ve already started checking out some new restaurants because, let’s be real, eating while traveling is hands down one of my favorite things to do. It’s been a couple of years since I […]
Unveiling Paradise: Your Guide to Mastering CheapCaribbean for Dreamy Escapes
Our team was recently invited to celebrate National Margarita Day in Mexico with the Cheap Caribbean team. We’d never used the site before and realized what an amazing resource it is for vacationers looking for budget-friendly beach getaways. Planning a dream vacation can feel daunting, especially with rising travel costs. However, fear not, wanderlust-stricken travelers, […]
TRS Yucatan Hotel: A Queer Destinations Designated Resort in Cancun
When Queer Destinations reached out and invited our team to experience the fabulous TRS Yucatan Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico I knew this was an opportunity I had to explore. It was a full-circle moment for me personally and an experience I was excited to share with you all. My first international trip was to […]
Swim in the Riviera Maya Cenotes
Even if you’ve yet to hear the word cenote you’re probably been scrolling past images of them on various social media feeds for years. The jarring blue waters, often framed by limestone walls and dangling vines are something out of a fairytale. Living in the Yucatan for over 3 years gave me the opportunity to […]
10 Must-Try Regional Mexican Dishes to Bless Your Taste Buds
These incredible Mexican dishes are full of amazing flavors. Immerse yourself in the culture and delicious food with these meals.
Moving to Mexico: Cost of Living in Merida Mexico
Why We Moved to Merida Lindsay and I have toyed with the idea of moving to another country for nearly 2 years before we took the plunge. Three years ago we lived in Seoul, South Korea. While I enjoyed the adventures of expat life, Lindsay struggled with being so far away from family. Our original […]
My Experience with Health Care in Mexico
We’d only been planning, packing and dreaming of our time in Merida for 5 months when we finally got here. We immediately tossed our bags in the perfectly tiled rooms and jumped in the pool. That was a moment I’d been dreaming about for months. I stole the photo from Airbnb and used it as […]
