Monthly Archives: February 2010
Bring on the Dancing girls! And some tips on getting younger.
We are, from time to time, compelled to post on subjects other than travel, like our nifty Steampunk Dining room, and the awesomeness of arena rock concerts. This is one of those posts but, I will circuitously connect dance to our exotic family travel shtick. Our love of dance. My wife danced semi-pro in her … Continue reading
Ten family travel tips from Mexico – part one
Do bring micro-fiber towels. Serious backpackers will snicker because they’ve known about microfiber towels for ages. Car travel in the Yucatan means stopping here and there for Cenotes and beaches. The towels absorb all the water off you easily, dry quickly and fold flat. If you get the large size, like we did, they are … Continue reading
Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico, Numero Quattro
Best Beach [EVER]: Tulum: Perfect, powdery sand; clear, turquoise water; just-right waves for body surfing; totally empty — these are the perfect beach cliches. And, even with explosive development, Tulum still delivers. We could even hear the waves breaking at night through the open window. Paradise.
Tinkerhell’s Best and Worst of Mexico, Numero Tres
Best Cenote for Thiefs: Ik Kil. Ik Kil’s proximity to Chichen Itza makes it a favorite stop for the massive tour bus trade. Which means pickpockets. Duh, rent the lockers, noobs.
