Mexico
The family adventure in the Yucatan, Mexico: The trip review and itinerary
Here is our final itinerary of Yucatan, Mexico. It’s a trip that I increasingly admire for it’s well rounded attributes of adventure, history and fun. We would highly recommend a trip like this to any family looking for a little excitement. And it’s comparably cheap for exotic travel!
Ten family travel tips from Mexico – part two.
Don’t assume the (international) GPS replaces a good map. We bought the Garmin mexico map set and it was ok, but not great. It was useful as a compass, and in the cities. It helped to know our position on long roads, to be sure we hadn’t overshot our destination, and estimate travel time. But … 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.
