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24 Hours in Mexico City

March 20, 2016 By Nikki 1 Comment

It might very well be impossible to explore all that Mexico City has to offer in a mere 24 hours. Thc city seems to be the perfect storm of everything you could possibly want out of a destination—gorgeous architecture, a rising culinary scene, affordable prices, a riveting history, surrounding nature, historical ruins and… [Read More]

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The Perfect Mexico Trip for Both Solo & Group Travelers

March 16, 2016 By Nikki 4 Comments

It’s evening in Oaxaca City and the warm night air is pouring in through the open doors of the mezcal bar. Music is playing-an old Spanish favorite, Cielito Lindo—floats from the corner where a lone guitarist stands singing. I am surrounded by my fellow travelers; an unlikely, slapstick gang of bloggers and writers who, up… [Read More]

6 Reasons to Make Oaxaca, Mexico Your Next Trip

March 3, 2016 By Nikki 1 Comment

Coming to Oaxaca is like falling in love; you walk the streets and feel as though you’ve found a part of yourself here amidst the Sierra Madre mountains and cobblestone streets of the Old City. At once immediately familiar-like recognizing yourself in another-but exhilarating like love. Oaxaca is located in Southern Mexico and… [Read More]

A Guide to Spring Break on Mexico’s West Coast

January 19, 2016 By Elisa Leave a Comment

A few years ago, I did an exchange program in Mexico. Even though the purpose of my trip was initially to study, I also took advantage of this opportunity to explore the country. We didn’t have much vacations but I would usually go away on weekends and discover different regions; but then, a few… [Read More]

Must-Have Experiences to Enjoy in Bocas Del Toro

March 14, 2015 By Nikki 4 Comments

As I sit here in New York City looking at the dreary, rainy day unfolding outside my window, let me reach back in time to almost one year ago when my view was not red brick buildings and alleyways of Astoria; but rather the jungle foliage and sunny weather of Panama. Back in March… [Read More]

The Perfect Bite: Tasting Chocolate in the Panama Jungle

February 19, 2015 By Nikki 4 Comments

If I close my eyes, I can still remember the first taste of that spoonful of freshly made dark chocolate. The subtle crunch of the sugar granules lending its sweetness, the slight bitter taste from the cocoa beans mixing with the smoothness of the whipped in milk. Moments ago I had seen all 3… [Read More]

24 Hours in Mexico City

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6 Reasons to Make Oaxaca, Mexico Your Next Trip

A Guide to Spring Break on Mexico’s West Coast

Must-Have Experiences to Enjoy in Bocas Del Toro

The Perfect Bite: Tasting Chocolate in the Panama Jungle

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