If you’re looking for a taste of city life and culture in Mexico but haven’t worked up the nerve to visit Mexico City yet, Guadalajara might just be the place you’re looking for. Like most under-appreciated destinations, Guadalajara’s pleasures come cheap. With Mexico’s tourism industry still reeling from the swine flu scare, there are few [...]
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Can You Keep a Secret? Mexico Is a Superb Value
As the only diners on the roof top terrace of the small hill-top restaurant in Mexico, my family almost had the place to ourselves. The sole exception was the Mexican couple who owned the place and lived there. But after the woman’s second or third trip up the steep stairway from the kitchen to attend [...]
Save on Bank Fees, Spend on Mexico
With my trip to Mexico coming up within a month, it’s time to focus on practical matters, like money. Also, I’d like to avoid making the same mistake I made in Costa Rica. Let’s start with my mistake. Without thinking about the alternatives such as credit cards or a check card, I decided to rely [...]
