San Cristóbal de las Casas

San Cristobal cathedral with cross

by Candice Carboo-Ofulue, Travel Writer Sombreros and tequila may be what first comes to mind when we think of Mexico, but it’s the colorful colonial cities which are the foundation of contemporary Mexican culture and in the highland hub of San Cristóbal de las Casas, you’ll find its beating heart. Located in the southwestern state [...]

Buying stuff for your home, Mexico style!!

Tight-Budget

When we moved to Tulum, there was only one grocery store and it only sold food. There were absolutely no “home” stores. So, to buy anything for the house, and I mean anything (a carrot peeler, can opener, bath mat), required a trip to Playa Del Carmen for a complete day of driving and searching since [...]