This is my slow traveler's guide to the sprawling capital of Mexico. It is a reflection of my time spent there and how to explore this beautiful city in the way I did. That said, it's by no means a comprehensive guide so it's a great companion piece to other info - or to use as a jumping off point for your own discovery.

These are my tips - both for how to experience the city - and where to do so, taken from the nearly 9 months that I've spent living here over 2 separate stays.

In addition to sharing places I loved, I also go deeper into my slow travel philosophy and show you how to experience - and love - the city the way I have.

Guide includes:
- Specific locations from my videos
- Recommended trips to take outside the city
- Over 35 specific places I personally visited


Cardinal Casa de Café

Lardo

Plaza Iztaccíhuatl

Tierra Garat

Buddhist center of Mexico City AC

Salsa Dance Club Condesa

Postales de Café

Fuente de Cibeles

Frëims

Frida Kahlo Museum

Historic center of Mexico City

Parque mexico

Avenida Paseo de la Reforma

Kura

Mexico City

Torre Latinoamericana

Roma Norte

Museo de Arte Moderno

Coyoacán

La Condesa

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Bookstore Fondo de Cultura Economica

Arena México

Café Don Porfirio

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

Bosque de Chapultepec

Coyoacán TNT

Perfida Bistro Cafe

LOS LOOSERS

Gracias Madre Vegan Tacos

Por Siempre Vegana

My Mexico City

If you’re looking for a quick trip across the border, Rosarito is a great option. Located just south of Tijuana, this little town doesn’t have a ton going on, but it has good surf, decent beaches, and good food. 

This is a living map of all of my favorite places. Unlock it now and you'll get access to all of my updates forever. As I add them, the cost will continue to rise, so unlocking it now will get you the lowest price ever!

Rosarito, Baja California, Mexico

Destination: Rosarito

After spending 2 weeks living in and exploring the town of Saylutia, these were a few of my favorite spots around town! Whether you are looking to grab a quick bite or go to a full dinner experience - I’ve got you covered with this guide. Full Sayulita Guide coming soon✨

Sayulita

The Best Food Spots in Sayulita, Mexico 🇲🇽

In this guide you'll find recommendations on the best areas to stay in, places to eat, and at least 6 full days of activities.

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

First Timer's Guide to Visiting Mexico City

Perfect guide for anyone with limited time in Mexico City but wants to experience the best of everything! Xochimilco, Pyramids, and Centro Historico are the highlights of this guide. 

A Weekend in Mexico City

I got to enjoy three weeks in Oaxaca de Juarez (Oaxaca City) in late 2021, and most of that time I spent eating and drinking. I've curated my top recommendations for you, organized into the following categories:

✨Bars including mezcalerias, breweries, and cocktail spots.
✨Cafes and bakeries.
✨Casual meals including street food and markets.
✨Nicer, sit down meals where you'll experience the depths of Oaxacan cuisine.

Don't forget to use the map feature to see which of my recommendations are near one another!

Oaxaca, Mexico

Where to Eat & Drink in Oaxaca City, Mexico 

Oaxaca has countless wonders waiting just outside of the city's footprint, offering opportunities to experience the regions many traditional crafts firsthand. When I spent 3 weeks in Oaxaca in late 2021, I traveled to many of these countryside destinations, and I've collected that info in this guide.

Below, you’ll find detailed instructions on how to:
   1. Shop for traditional black pottery in the village 
    known for this craft .
   2. Discover spirit guides and mezcal culture in the 
    same region.
   3. Learn the ancient art of rug weaving from families 
    who have been doing so for generations.
   4. Taste regional culture at the Sunday market.
   5. Escape into the lush mountains south of the city. 

These itineraries are ones I’ve spent hours researching and testing out for myself. Enjoy this self guided opportunity to dive into the wonders of Oaxaca!

5 Unique Day Trips Outside Oaxaca City

Named best small city in the world, San Miguel de Allende is an enchanting haven for art, culture and history. A design lover’s dream! 

This itinerary outlines the best way to spend 3 days exploring SMA in a flexible format with additional restaurants and activities to choose from. Everything you need in one place, so you can focus on enjoying your trip! 

Unlock for access to my curated recommendations from personal experience and insider travel industry knowledge:

🗺 Flexible day by day itinerary with logistics details 

🛌 Places to stay | luxury and boutique hotels and Airbnbs

🎨 Things to do | local markets, hard to find artisan boutiques, and the best countryside wineries and thermal springs.

🌮 Places to eat | a mix of casual and elevated breakfast, lunch, and dinner options

Each recommendation includes notes and insights. Check the guide below or use the interactive map to look through the options. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. 

This is a living guide. You will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico

3 Days in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

A colorful colonial city steeped in history and folklore, San Miguel de Allende is brimming with quality clothing, home, and ceramics shops showcasing local artistry and craftsmanship.

Unlock to access a curated list of my favorite unique shops and artisans offering a mix of old and new.

This is a living guide. You will receive future updates including new recommendations and deeper insights without paying more later!

The List | Artisan Shopping in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

Mexico is a big country, and if you're looking to move there, it can feel daunting. Each region of Mexico is almost like its own country with its own subculture. 

If you're looking for a place to move abroad, Mexico is a great option if you're looking for a place to move to that's closer to the US. It also has a really low cost of living. It also has a lot of art, culture, and history to explore, as well as beautiful landscapes and more development. 

In this guide, you can find all of the information you'll need for moving to Mexico to live abroad and work remotely. It includes information on the top destinations to live and work from, cultural information, how to find housing, the cost of living, general amenities, and more. 

This is a living guide, meaning that any updates I make to it will automatically sync in your guide. I'll be adding more to it based on questions I receive from my audience, and also more in-depth information about each specific place listed & where to travel from there. I will raise the price when I add more info, so grab it now at this low cost, and you'll still get those updates when they're added! This guide is fully interactive with links, an interactive map, and more!

Cabo San Lucas, BCS, Mexico

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

Mexico

Mexico: Living Abroad Overview

The very best places to eat and drink in Mexico City in 2022 carefully selected and specially curated to be the perfect guide for your foodie experience in the city. 

Colonia Tabacalera

Colonia Centro

Roma Sur

Juárez

Chapultepec Morales

Cuauhtémoc

Favorite Food spots Mexico City ‘22

From where go eat (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, drinks), to must-see architectural tours, to where to shop, to overall travel tips. This guide has everything you need for your Mexico City trip. 

How to Have a Beautiful Time in Mexico City

The best places to get a coffee and pastry and people watch. Because nothing is better than that. ☕️ 

The Best Coffee Shops in Mexico City 

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Seattle, WA, USA

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What does traveling look like to you? (tourist attractions, local cuisine, local experience, nightlife, nature, art museums, history museums, shopping, historic landmarks, etc)


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Transportation Information (flights, trains, etc):

Florence, Metropolitan City of Florence, Italy

London, UK

Paris, France

Italy

Barcelona, Spain

Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Madrid, Spain

Edinburgh, UK

Bath, UK

Atlanta, GA, USA

Palermo, PA, Italy

Sicily, Italy

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Looking for a curated list of recommendations for your upcoming trip but don’t wanna have to do all the research yourself? 👀

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Planning your own trip, but still want advice from an insider? Consultation calls provide destination-specific insights to kickoff your planning process or elevate a self-planned itinerary. Perfect if you're looking to compare different destinations to decide where to go or deeper insights into a specific place.

Available for select destinations: Italy, France, Portugal, Mexico, and the US.

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San Francisco, CA, USA

Custom itineraries are perfect for the traveler who wants a specialist to take over the heavy lifting of travel planning.

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Shopping
History
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Wine tastings
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Rank accommodation preferences in order of importance:
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Savannah, GA, USA

Chelsea Papa

Curated lists of recommendations tailored to your personal interests, travel dates, and budget. 

Perfect for the traveler who wants personalized, insider travel intel for guidance and inspiration, but doesn't need a full day by day itinerary or planning support. Think of it as a curated version of Trip Advisor with thoughtfully vetted and non-obvious recommendations handpicked just for you!

Choose a tier based on the approximate number of recs you need for your trip. The number of recs for each tier reflects the maximum number of recs you will receive for your trip. For example, if you are taking a day trip to one small town and book a standard package, I may select a few less than 20 recs and occassionally I may throw in a few extra. Quality over quantity.

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Location (proximity to restaurants, shops, attractions etc)
Amenities (has a pool, spa, gym, parking etc)

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Shopping: Vintage / Antiques
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Cooking Classes
Wine Tastings
Market Visits
Nature + Outdoor Activities

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