San Agustin Etla
Just outside of Oaxaca City, San Agustin Etla is home to the Centro de las Artes San Agustin, founded by Francisco Toledo. This cultural gem is worth finding!...
The Magic of Mexico
After over 10 years exploring Mexico, we have a lot to share.
Mexico’s magic is varied and spectacular – from deserts to jungles, beaches to forests, Mexico boasts of everything in between. Interested in Mexico? We have quite a few things to share.
Traveling overland in remote parts of Latin America is often slow and arduous, but it’s also immensely rewarding. We’ve learned a lot of things from these travels – things about how to be a better traveler, a better steward, a better guest and even a better human being.
Our 1995 Land Rover Defender, La Poderosa, is an integral member of our team. Learn about her maintenance and mods in Latin America, read about our recent Land Rover Publications, and see our Land Rover photo gallery.
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Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City is one of my favorite cities in the world. Full of art, culture and architecture, and fantastic food, there is something for every traveler. A touristy place, there are some expensive restaurants, galleries and areas of town, however, under the skin of this city there is a true bohemian pulse....
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Nestled in the cold, high mountains of the Sierra Madre, this beautiful colonial city is the cultural capital of Chiapas. ...
Monte Albán: Capital of the Zapotec Civilization
Meet the Zapotecs, the “cloud people”, who lived in the central valley of Oaxaca. From 500 BCE until 900 CE, their capital was the magnificent Monte Albán. Rivaling Teotihuacan and Tikal in size and grandeur, recent archeological evidence suggests that it may actually be “the first city in ancient Mesoamerica” (1), dating back to 1150 BCE. ...
Mitla: Zapotec Gateway to the Afterlife
Just 27 miles South-East of Oaxaca City sits the town of Mitla, home to an archeological site at the heart of Zapotec culture and one of the most popular tourist destinations for visitors of Oaxaca. While we tend to avoid “touristy” locations, we can also appreciate that epic places will often attract visitors. Such is the case with Mitla....
Hierve El Agua: “The Water Boils”
Welcome to one of the wildest places in Mexico. Despite being a tourist destination, it’s so unique and bizarre that it’s totally worth the visit. Natural rock formations pour over the cliff like melting ice cream, overflowing 200 feet down the sides of the mountain. ...
Exploring the Magic of Joshua Tree National Park: What to See, Do and Know
Joshua Tree National Park is like something from another planet - wide open desert filled with bizarre trees, piles of boulders the size of mountains, gold-mining ruins and surprising oases, surrounded by craggy mountains in the distance. ...
A 1959 Series 2 for the Americas
Frans purchased a 1959 Series 2 109 Land Rover for long-term living so he could explore the West Coast of the United States and the Baja Peninsula....
Day Trips from San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel de Allende is just the best. I really, really love it and am so grateful to call it home. Around these parts though, everyone talks about how good it is to come back to San Miguel because much of the local and expat community travel a lot or divide their time between San Miguel and other places. ...
Mineral del Chico and El Chico National Forest
Adventure is somehow best when it’s unexpected. In Hidalgo State, central-eastern Mexico, we find ourselves in one of the oldest protected forests in Mexico, El Chico National Park. This is precisely the type of place we spend our adventures looking for, hunting through locals’ recommendations and research to find the most precious gems, but this time, it was a total accident....
Latin America is so rich in natural and cultural beauty! We love finding amazing lesser-known places and sharing them with you.
Freelancing is a flexible art. We share tips to help you streamline and organize while being location independent, abundant and loving your travel life.
Overland travel is a different experience than hopping on a plane and getting off in your destination. Interested in learning more about overlanding and our tips about how to do it?
