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Our Experience Housesitting in a Small Town in Oaxaca, Mexico

By Matt Forma Last Updated March 1, 2020

Home in Lachigolo

LIFE IN LACHIGOLO, OAXACA We recently spent six weeks housesitting in Oaxaca. We were in Lachigolo, a small dusty town of 1,900 people about ten miles (20km) east of Oaxaca City. After seeing an ad online we jumped at the opportunity. The woman subletting the home responded quickly, and after a brief meeting and tour […]

How to Party on a Boat at Xochimilco

By Matt Forma Last Updated February 23, 2020

Trajineras at Xochimilco

XOCHIMILCO – A Mexican Boat Party! Ain’t no party like a Xochimilco party cuz a Xochimilco party don’t stop! One thing you really shouldn’t miss when visiting CDMX is floating down the canals of Xochimilco (pronounced so-chee-milko). Visiting Xochimilco is a festive, colorful, crazy good time. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Mexico City’s pre-Hispanic […]

The Best Beaches in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca

By Sindhya Shoptaugh Last Updated November 23, 2020

Playa Coral Puerto Escondido

THE BEST BEACHES IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO Vamos a la playa! Puerto Escondido is located in southern Oaxaca on the Pacific Ocean. If you’re reading this, you’re likely a beachgoer, right? Whether you’re looking to surf the waves, snorkel, or just soak up some rays you’ll have plenty to choose from. Warm weather, tepid water, and […]

In Search of the Best Fish Tacos in Puerto Escondido

By Matt Forma Last Updated November 23, 2020

Smoked fish tacos el viejo

THE BEST FISH TACOS IN PUERTO ESCONDIDO If you know anything about this blog, you’ll know that we’re always on the lookout for quality food wherever we go. So when we went to the coast of Oaxaca to enjoy some time on the beach, we knew we had to seek out some denizens of the […]

Hiking in Zapotitlán Salinas at The World’s Largest Cactus Reserve

By Sindhya Shoptaugh Last Updated February 6, 2020

Helia Bravo Hollis Botanic Garden in Mexico

Our trip to Zapotitlán Salinas is a perfect representation of why we are slow travelers. When you’re not in a hurry and have the privilege of staying in places longer, you get to know them and discover things you never knew existed. Zapotitlán Salinas is truly off the beaten path and honestly, it’s lucky we […]

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